Students for the Preservation of Chinatown plan to focus on Penn's ties to proposed 76ers stadium

SPOC is working to mobilize college students in the Philadelphia area against the plans for a new 76ers arena in Chinatown.

Campus Apartments releases updated plans for planned building at 41st and Walnut Streets

The new building, which is expected to be completed in 2026, will be eleven stories and house the company headquarters, additional office spaces, and 136 apartments, including a penthouse level.

Penn’s LGBT Center announces opening of its new Clothing Closet

The idea first stemmed from a desire to provide gender-affirming products like binders and shapewear to Penn students.

Philadelphia approves Powelton Village as a historic district

Now that it has been given the historic district designation, its buildings will be protected from further demolition and exterior modification.

Penn students in performing arts groups balance rehearsals with classes during midterm season

Performing arts groups at Penn often have rehearsal schedules throughout the semester that range from 6 to 20 hours a week.

Annenberg Professor Emeritus Klaus Krippendorff dies after battle with lymphoma

In addition to serving as a Gregory Bateson professor of communication at Penn, Krippendorff was a lecturer, author, builder, sculptor, and activist.

Penn's Institute for Regenerative Medicine awards $100,000 prize for biomedical research

The prize, which is awarded to a researcher's discovery that made "a unique impact on biomedicine," awards the winner $100,000, a medal, and an opportunity to present a lecture on campus.

FGLI students recount “jumpstart to the school year” through Pre-First Year Program

Pre-First Year is a four-week academic intensive program prior to New Student Orientation that offers first-generation and low-income students one free elective credit at the conclusion of the program.

Six Penn rowers to compete in July U23 World Championships in Italy

The six Penn athletes all traveled to Italy on July 19 to begin final preparations for their individual events in the rowing championship.  

'A gut punch': Penn community reacts to uncertainty of abortion rights in Pennsylvania

The Supreme Court officially voted 5-4 to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to an abortion. The decision now grants the states the power to regulate abortions and reproductive health care, the first time in history the court had overturned a previous ruling.  

Wharton graduate Marc Minichello wins NCAA javelin championship

Minichello becomes the second Penn javelin champion in program history and now aims to build on his success before the 2024 Olympic Trials.

Dr. Oz will face Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in November’s Senate general election

After the primary season, John Fetterman and Dr. Oz are now on the campaign trail, hoping to gain votes and find new supporters before the Pennsylvania Senate election in November.