Articles by Nitin Seshadri
05/31/23 4:18pm
Researchers from Penn, Max Planck Institute release AI-based image editing tool
The tool, called DragGAN, is one of many AI tools that have become widely available for public use. 04/24/23 12:02am
Penn names 8 students to receive President's Engagements, Innovation prizes
The prizes are awarded annually to Penn seniors for the development and undertaking of a post-graduation project that aims to positively impact the world. 04/16/23 11:25pm
LGBT Center hosts first scholar in residence for night of comedy, poetry
The LGBT Center announced ALOK as its first-ever scholar in residence in March following an anonymous $2 million gift to the center. 04/06/23 12:59am
Xavier Shankle and Ranim Albarkawi elected as Undergraduate Assembly president, vice president
This election was the first in three years to have in-person debates for UA presidential and vice presidential candidates. 03/29/23 12:10am
Penn student government hosts week of outreach events, raises money for heart health
Hosted by the six student government branches, the programming aimed to offer students a chance to voice their opinions, raise awareness of projects, and increase student involvement with the government. 03/12/23 10:29pm
Penn begins installing new furniture in Rodin suites, with other high rises to follow
The first phase of deliveries occurred from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 for floors 13 through 24. The second phase of deliveries is scheduled for the rest of the building, and will occur in early March. Harnwell and Harrison will follow in the summer. 02/06/23 11:19pm
Harrison floods again amid below-freezing outdoor temperatures, affecting 35 residents
The flooding started on the fifth floor and worked its way down to the lobby and exterior of the building. 01/25/23 8:37pm
College Hall West Wing to receive two-year restoration, accessibility improvements
The restoration will include new HVAC systems, upgraded windows and roofing, all-gender restrooms, updates to office suites and classrooms, and new elevators. 01/10/23 10:06pm
Flooding in high rises over winter break affects 213 residents, displaces 10
The flooding principally affected the eighth and ninth floors in Harnwell and the 11th and 12th floors in Harrison. 12/11/22 2:00pm
Year in Review: Liz Magill inaugurated, marking first presidential transition at Penn in 18 years
The confirmation of former Penn President Amy Gutmann as the United States ambassador to Germany at the beginning of 2022 set into motion a months-long presidential transition. 12/08/22 10:01pm
GAPSA executive board members resign, deny allegations of improper spending
GAPSA’s executive vice president, vice president of finance, and vice president of programming resigned on Nov. 9, triggering a special election. 10/24/22 1:07am
Penn Traditions hosts student section Homecoming event, drawing over 700 attendees to Shoemaker Green
The event was planned and hosted by Penn Traditions, a student organization under Penn Alumni that aims to “celebrate Penn’s history and traditions, connect students and alumni, and promote and inspire lifelong Penn pride.” 10/17/22 11:02pm
From faulty elevators to dirty common areas, high rise residents report maintenance issues
The student residents described slow response times to maintenance issues, including dirty common areas, clogged trash chutes, and malfunctioning elevators. 10/04/22 1:38am
Penn announces actions to address local affordable housing supply amid UC Townhomes sale
Penn will partner with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, a local community revitalization organization, to provide funding over four years to assist approximately 75 West Philadelphia low-income homeowners. 09/27/22 1:00am
Penn Mobile launches new feature to predict when Dining Dollars, meal swipes will run out
The feature has been in development by Penn Labs since fall 2019 and aims to reduce unused meal swipes and Dining Dollars. 09/13/22 2:13am
Penn to build new performing arts theater in first-ever expansion of Annenberg Center
The 3,100-square-foot building, which is part of a $25 million renovation plan, is expected to have an audience capacity of 300 to 350 people 09/11/22 11:57pm
New Penn application supplement prompts students to express gratitude
The new prompt, intended to be a “feel-good exercise” for applicants, was announced by Penn Admissions on Aug. 1. 08/13/22 2:48pm
Penn researchers discover new cell type that could repair the effects of lung disease, COPD
These cells are one of many cell types that help maintain essential structures in the lung, providing a potential treatment pathway. 08/10/22 11:29pm
College Green Ventures co-founders talk about receiving President’s Engagement Prize
The company supports startups in their early stages that have the potential for social impact, and already has scouting teams at Penn and Columbia University. 07/25/22 3:43pm