Articles by Nicole Muravsky
02/27/24 1:04am
Penn Division of Finance, incoming students reflect on FAFSA changes for ongoing application cycle
The changes include shortening the list of questions by more than half, moving back the date the form becomes available, and no longer considering the number of the applicant's siblings attending other universities. 01/28/24 10:50pm
Students criticize Penn Dining after allegedly finding cockroach, glass, maggot in food
The most recent concerns come one year after two Penn Dining locations were found to have violated city health code. 01/23/24 12:54am
Here's what to know about eight Penn facilities undergoing construction, renovations this year
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Executive Director of Design and Construction at Facilities and Real Estate Services Chris Kern to discuss the progress of the University's various construction and renovation projects on campus. 01/22/24 1:09am
Around 800 Penn students placed on waitlist for on-campus housing, an increase from last year
Of the students placed on the waitlist, approximately 500 are rising juniors and 300 are rising seniors. 12/01/23 12:45am
Penn law students protest outside white nationalist's guest lecture at class taught by Amy Wax
The students engaged in a protest in the Penn Carey Law courtyard outside of the class hosting Professor Amy Wax’s guest speaker Jared Taylor. 11/14/23 10:50pm
Brandeis Center alleges Penn allowed discrimination against Jewish students in federal complaint
The complaint alleges that Penn violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects against discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. 11/03/23 6:20pm
Magill pledges to regain trust of critical donors as students protest outside Board of Trustees meeting
“I have heard from some that I have not been as effective as I could have been or should have been," Magill told the trustees. 10/30/23 12:35am
Penn Carey Law dean will not issue statement on Israel-Hamas war, frustrating some alumni
"My hope for my tenure as dean is to connect personally with members of our community in hard times rather than issuing statements," Dean Sophia Lee wrote. 10/02/23 10:48pm
Hundreds gather for 'flash mob' to celebrate Penn Medicine researchers' Nobel Prize win
Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff gathered at the Smilow Commons Lobby in the Perelman School of Medicine for the event. 09/27/23 10:33pm
Law student groups reiterate demands for Penn to fire Amy Wax after white nationalist invite
The Black Law Students Association posted a statement on Instagram urging the administration again to terminate Wax. 09/13/23 10:04pm
Wharton begins offering diversity, equity, and inclusion major and concentration
The first students who can major and concentrate in DEI will graduate in 2024 following its start this academic year. 08/28/23 10:27pm
Penn welcomes Class of 2027, transfer students at 2023 Convocation
“Definitely focus on the card in front of you, but don’t lose sight of the brilliant array of cards around you,” Penn President Liz Magill said. 08/10/23 12:39am
Perry World House Director Michael Horowitz to serve in new Department of Defense role
Horowitz has been on leave from his positions at Penn since April 2022. 08/03/23 1:35am
Educational nonprofit sponsors Penn students on a 10-day heritage trip to Israel
Penn students spent ten days this summer exploring their Jewish heritage in Israel, on a trip funded by the nonprofit organization Birthright Israel. 07/20/23 12:08am
Wharton Dean Erika James joins Pomona College board of trustees
Wharton Dean Erika James will oversee leadership, planning, and resources at Pomona College effective on July 1, 2024. 07/13/23 11:52am
Penn Med signs letter of intent to purchase Brandywine Hospital with Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Penn Med will use the Chester County hospital facility to provide physical and mental health care services to veterans in collaboration with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. 06/29/23 2:03am
Penn Carey Law clinic files complaint against Pa. correctional facility’s treatment of immigrants
The Transnational Legal Clinic filed a complaint alleging that Pike County Correctional Facility is neglecting detained people's rights regarding access to phone calls and legal counsel. 06/28/23 5:15pm
University Trustees review Class of 2027 admissions statistics, establish new academic departments
In addition to hearing the admissions report for the Class of 2027, Board of Trustees approved resolutions to establish a Department of Cinema and Media Studies and a Department of Historic Preservation. 06/20/23 8:46pm
Magic Carpet food truck for sale as owners prepare to retire
The popular food truck will close on June 30 after serving the Penn community with Middle Eastern vegetarian goods for nearly 40 years. 06/07/23 10:58pm