George Chang

The building restoration — which began in spring 2025 — aims to restore the library to how it looked when it was “first built,” according to Penn’s Facilities and Real Estate Services Executive Director Chris Kern. 

HUP was recognized for its profound impact on the Philadelphia community as the first university-owned teaching hospital in the United States. 

The planned changes follow an executive order signed by 1968 Wharton graduate and President Donald Trump directing the National Park Service to remove exhibits that “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.”

The legacy gift will be directed to the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, Rare Judaica Acquisitions Endowment Fund in Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens. 

With 38 original artworks available students can fill an “art match” form to be paired with one piece for the 2025-26 academic year.

The Sep. 4 event featured a ribbon cutting, beer from Two Locals Brewing Company, complimentary food, a live DJ set, and merch giveaways. 

Through workshops, guest lectures, and feedback on academic research, the fellows link tangible policymaking with Penn's academic goals.

The order instructed museums and institutions to remove descriptions or depictions that “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.”

The 20-page report includes recommendations to improve the experiences of Penn students and faculty.

Represented by Research Associates and Postdocs United at Penn and supported by the United Auto Workers, eligible postdocs and research associates cast their ballots in Houston Hall from July 16 to 17.