Articles by Elea Castiglione
09/14/23 1:05am
Penn president addresses controversy surrounding on-campus Palestinian literature festival
The administrators' statement, which said the event was not organized by the University, was the first in recent memory to respond to criticism of a campus event. 09/11/23 8:09pm
Philosophy professor Michael Weisberg named interim director of Perry World House
Weisberg has worked in various capacities at PWH since 2020, including serving as a Senior Faculty Fellow, Global Climate Policy Lead, and Director of Post-Graduate Programs. 09/06/23 10:02am
Penn Daily: Wednesday, September 6th briefing
Listen to the top headlines on Wednesday, September 6th with our newsletter anchor. 09/05/23 10:08pm
Three changes Penn made to its application this year — and what they mean for applicants
Other changes to the Penn application in recent years include the introduction of the gratitude prompt to the supplemental essays in 2022. 07/22/23 12:44pm
Class of 2027 Convocation to take place on Franklin Field
The change in location, announced to student leaders through email, was attributed to ongoing campus construction. 07/20/23 3:37am
Overturn of affirmative action generates criticism, concern within Penn community
Penn community members share their reactions to the Supreme Court's rejection of affirmative action, and discuss what a Penn without race-conscious admissions might look like. 07/13/23 12:22pm
Transformation and tradition: Ted Ruger’s eight years as the dean of Penn Carey Law
During his term, Ruger managed the COVID-19 pandemic and facilitated efforts to make Penn Carey Law more diverse and the legal field more accessible. He was succeeded by Professor Sophia Lee. 06/29/23 11:28am
Supreme Court overturns affirmative action in college admissions
The Thursday ruling overturns decades of legal precedent, potentially changing Penn's admissions policies in future years. 06/09/23 4:12pm
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump indicted on 37 charges in classified documents case
Trump is the first former president to be indicted on federal charges. 05/24/23 11:18pm
Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign in Twitter event with Elon Musk
The event follows Musk's announcement that he will be resigning as CEO of Twitter early this summer. 05/17/23 1:32pm
Penn alum Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary
A likely victory in November's general election will make Parker, a 2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate, Philadelphia's first female mayor. 05/11/23 7:44pm
Penn announces new scholarship, funding opportunities for international students
The Sundheim Penn First Plus International Opportunity Fund will give eligible students further resources for summer internships, research programs, and academic courses. 04/11/23 11:56pm
Penn announces 19% increase to postdoc stipend after researchers push for greater benefits
“We appreciated the input from postdocs across campus who voiced concerns regarding their benefits and engaged with us as we developed improvements," Penn wrote in its benefits enrollment guide. 03/29/23 9:57pm
Penn plans for expected overturn of affirmative action as Supreme Court ruling looms
As the Supreme Court considers overturning affirmative action, the DP spoke with administrators, professors, and students about what this could mean. 03/02/23 9:32pm
Penn to increase tuition and charges by 4%, raise income limit for financial aid
For the 2023-2024 academic year, the eligibility threshold for financial aid packages that fully cover all undergraduate costs will be raised to $75,000. 02/21/23 12:07am
Retirement funds for Penn faculty managed by company with billions in fossil fuel investments
Penn faculty retirement funds are primarily managed by TIAA, a company with an estimated $78 billion in fossil fuel investments. 02/02/23 11:23pm
Faculty Senate committee recommends review of policies related to tenure protections
For the 2022-2023 school year, SCFDDE has been charged with considering the needs of the Penn community who feel “victimized” by faculty, especially in relation to academic freedom. 01/30/23 10:21pm
Penn Daily: Tuesday, Jan. 31 briefing
Listen to the top headlines on Tuesday, Jan. 31 with our newsletter anchor. 01/30/23 9:04pm
Penn on track to meet 2024 campus climate goals as student activists demand broader action
Among other findings, the report said that the main campus’ carbon footprint decreased by 45% from 2009 to 2022. 01/22/23 10:12pm