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Chummun and Mansour — who both ran unopposed — received 1,241 and 1,246 votes, respectively.
According to the announcement, over 61,000 students applied to Penn this year, marking a decrease from last year’s applicant pool of over 72,000.
In the absence of widespread guidance, Penn students have shared resources and hosted workshops to inform the campus community about how to prepare for possible confrontations with federal agents.
Both the Wharton Undergraduate and Wharton MBA Commencement ceremonies will take place on May 17 at the Palestra.
The shuttle now requires students use at least one pre-set stop for each trip rather than inputting fully custom pickup and drop-off locations.
Classes will not meet in-person on Feb. 23 and only essential services will remain open.
Plumbing issues underneath and around Locust Walk also impeded access to academic buildings and community spaces.
According to the report two student organizations were “found responsible for violating the University’s Anti-Hazing Policy” in the 2025-26 academic year.
The Jan. 26 decision was communicated through a UPennAlert at 8 p.m. on Monday, as hazardous conditions persist throughout the Philadelphia area following Sunday’s winter storm.
Penn Libraries Associate Vice Provost for Organizational Impact and Effectiveness Joe Zucca attributed the decision to the importance of creating a safe environment that remains welcoming to visitors.
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