Articles by Nicole Muravsky
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
New Penn GSWS course to feature interdisciplinary approach to disability studies
"Introduction to Disability Studies" will be offered for the first time this fall, providing students with the opportunity to explore disability through an interdisciplinary lens. 05/31/23 11:52pm
UA releases annual report for 50th session, highlighting transparency and accountability
The report highlighted transparency and collaboration as some of its goals throughout the UA's 50th session. 05/24/23 11:14pm
Two Penn professors elected to American Philosophical Society
Offit and Roberts join a cohort of scholars and leaders that are being recognized for their contributions toward a wide variety of disciplines. 04/12/23 11:33pm
Penn president gains right to vote on Board of Trustees, in line with most of Ivy League
The president was previously not eligible to vote at board member meetings. 04/04/23 2:15pm
Penn Carey Law professor Sophia Lee to serve as school's first female dean
Deans serve as the chief academic and administrative officers of their schools, reporting directly to the provost of the University. 03/17/23 12:16am
Former professor awarded $1 million in case against Penn for denied tenure application re-review
The first administrative filing detailing Veikos' gender and familial status discrimination and retaliation claims was filed in October 2011, while the second was filed in October 2012. 02/27/23 11:00am
Penn appoints Hikaru Kozuma as next vice provost for University Life
Kozuma, who is currently the executive director of College Houses and Academic Services, will succeed Mamta Accapadi. 02/09/23 11:34pm
Engineering Ph.D. students call for increase to doctoral stipend in letter to administrators
The letter comes after Penn announced the largest one-time increase to the minimum Ph.D. stipend in December. 01/25/23 10:26pm
Meet the eight faculty members deciding Amy Wax's future at Penn
The DP examined the key players in the Wax proceedings, which include eight faculty members whose appointments span multiple schools at Penn. 11/30/22 2:07am
Three Penn-affiliated women honored in top 15 slots on list of Pa.'s influential female leaders
The honorees include Magill, Wharton School Dean Erika James, and 1984 Penn Carey Law graduate and representative for Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District, Mary Gay Scanlon. 11/29/22 12:16am