Articles by Katie Bartlett
09/28/23 2:13am
Penn Chabad holiday structure vandalized, no antisemitic connection identified by DPS
The vandalism occurred at an open lot across the street from Chabad at Penn's Lubavitch House. 09/22/23 12:01am
Palestine Writes festival sparks diverging responses among local, national Jewish community
The disparate responses — combined with the impact of external Jewish activist groups across the country — represent only some of the Jewish communities who have weighed in on the controversy. 09/14/23 10:41pm
Penn University Club opens for the first time post-pandemic
Lunch options include entrees, sandwiches, sides, desserts, and beverages that rotate daily, as well as a salad bar. 08/21/23 9:20pm
Back to School 2023: Five new administrators to know at Penn this fall
The Daily Pennsylvanian has gathered a list of five administrators who recently assumed, or will soon be assuming, new roles within the University this fall. 08/10/23 12:54am
Penn administrators, professors testify in Fierceton lawsuit
Fierceton, a 2021 School of Social Policy & Practice graduate and 2020 College graduate, filed a lawsuit in 2022 alleging the University's discrediting details of her upbringing and the unjust withholding of her master's degree. 07/18/23 1:32pm
Sarah Banet-Weiser to become next dean of the Annenberg School for Communication
Banet-Weiser will assume her new role as dean of the Annenberg School for Communication on Aug. 14, according to the announcement from Penn President Liz Magill. 06/26/23 11:21am
Penn Medicine ends participation in U.S. News and World Report rankings
The hospital system, which has placed on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for 16 consecutive years, cited “a greater need for transparency” and “access to more comprehensive quality data” in the decision to withdraw. 05/31/23 11:47pm
Penn Medicine housestaff prepare for bargaining phase of union campaign
Penn Medicine residents and fellows voted 892-110 in favor of unionization in early May. 05/31/23 4:38pm
Anna Cowenhoven named new vice president of University Communications
Cowenhoven currently serves as the senior executive director and associate dean for communications for Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. 05/12/23 1:25pm
Michael Delli Carpini selected as interim dean of Annenberg School for Communication
Delli Carpini will begin his appointment as interim dean on June 1, with the permanent dean expected to start as early as fall 2023. 05/11/23 8:36pm
Five facts about Penn’s 2023 Commencement speaker, Idina Menzel
The award-winning Broadway actress will deliver Penn’s 2023 Commencement speech on May 15. 05/08/23 6:45pm
Penn Med residents and fellows vote to unionize, first housestaff union in Pennsylvania
Following the 892-110 vote, 1,400 housestaff members will be recognized by the Committee of Interns and Residents. 04/26/23 12:22am
Senior Penn admin. asked to deliver testimony in Mackenzie Fierceton's lawsuit against University
Interim Provost Beth Winkelstein, Office of General Counsel's Senior Vice President Wendy White, and former Interim President Wendell Pritchett are likely to deliver testimony. 04/05/23 8:42pm
New Penn Women's Center director talks with DP about plans for center's 50th anniversary
Elisa Foster was appointed the center’s permanent director on Feb. 10 following a search that started in December 2021. 03/28/23 1:41am
Penn to stop awarding dean's list recognition to undergraduate students
The dean’s list is an annual honor given to students based on academic performance during the fall and spring semesters. 03/22/23 8:48pm
Penn Med leadership counters union campaign among residents, fellows as NLRB election approaches
Since the election details were finalized, house staff organizers alleged that Penn Med leadership has been spreading misinformation about the voting process. 03/20/23 11:36pm
Philadelphia, UC Townhomes developer approach settlement involving Penn support for tenants
Penn, Drexel, and other local institutions could contribute to a "services-based" fund to support UC Townhomes residents. 03/14/23 10:52pm
Penn to eliminate on-campus graduate student housing, prompting criticism from GAPSA leaders
The imminent closure of Sansom Place West comes after Sansom Place East closed in April 2022 for redevelopment into a privately-owned apartment building. 03/12/23 10:18pm
Penn alumni push for University to address financial aid price-fixing lawsuit
On Aug. 15, a District Court denied a motion filed by the schools that were sued to dismiss the lawsuit, according to a public opinion. 02/19/23 10:28pm