Articles by Sejal Sangani
03/29/23 11:13pm
Penn alum starts health information company to destigmatize medical issues
The company — which is represented by a gender-neutral cartoon character, Dr Hen — publishes content across various social media platforms and discusses a breadth of health-related topics. 02/08/23 9:24pm
Penn community celebrates Black History Month with University-wide collaborations
Student groups and University Life are hosting events and celebrations recognizing Black History Month on campus. 02/02/23 11:51pm
New 7B leaders plan to increase advocacy for more funding, space on campus
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with the new leaders of Penn’s main minority coalition about their goals and plans for the upcoming year. 12/07/22 12:19am
Black student government leaders talk diversity initiatives, importance of representation
This semester, the Nominations Elections Committee brought on its first Black chair and the Social Planning and Events Committee is currently led by its first Black female president. 11/27/22 11:53pm
Penn's Quechua Language Program seeks to expand campus presence, increase resources
While Penn is the only Ivy League institution to offer the language in such a capacity, the program suffers from lack of resources and currently has no full-time faculty members. 11/09/22 10:04pm
Penn Sikh Organization leaders aim to revive club, gain official University recognition
Founded almost 20 years ago, PSO has a mission to broaden the understanding and awareness of the Sikh religion and heritage in the Penn community. 10/25/22 11:33pm
Leaders of three new disability-related student groups talk initiatives, missions, advocacy
The student leaders said that they formed the groups in order to create space and support neurodivergent and disabled students at Penn. 09/28/22 1:02am
Following ARCH renovation plans, 7B group leaders share semester plans, long-term vision
The 7B consists of the seven constituent groups which center and serve minority students on campus. The coalition expanded last December to include Natives at Penn. 04/12/22 11:46pm
Quad and Stouffer renovations to include accessible entrances, elevators, and ramps
Two elevators and a Limited-Use-Limited-Application lift will be installed in the Quad. Stouffer will become newly accessible with reconstructed entrances, elevators and ramps to the dorm. 03/23/22 12:40am
Asian American Studies Program celebrates 25th anniversary with multi-day event
Saturday's events included opening remarks from School of Arts & Sciences Dean Steven Fluharty, a keynote speech by author Cathy Park Hong, alumni panels, and performances from student groups. 03/20/22 10:41pm
Penn student groups host QPenn, a weeklong event celebrating the LGBTQ community
QPenn 2022 kicked off this Sunday with opening words and a mixer hosted in collaboration with FGLIQ. The week will wrap up on Saturday with Queer Student Alliance’s drag show. 01/13/22 11:41pm
Off-campus apartments face package delivery issues with Amazon
Management from HamCo and The Radian said that their properties have not experienced any significant issues with other delivery or mail services — just Amazon. 10/20/21 11:18pm
Disabilities Services testing accommodation center closure inconveniences students
Students said they did not receive proper accommodations when the center, housed in Biotech Commons, closed for reconstruction. 09/17/21 11:52am
Students with disabilities face challenges accessing campus buildings
Penn’s campus is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, but students with disabilities are struggling to find accessible entrances, navigate buildings without elevators, and secure accessible on-campus housing. 09/14/21 12:19am
New Penn Museum director talks MOVE, Morton Collection controversies, long-term goals
Christopher Woods sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian to discuss his goals and how the Museum will address widespread criticism — including towards the Museum's "unethical possession" of the Morton Cranial Collection and its handling of MOVE bombing remains — under his tenure. 05/07/21 12:27am
Ten Penn seniors receive $100,000 in funding for community and social impact projects
The prizes are awarded annually to graduating seniors to encourage them to design engagement projects that will make a positive difference in the world in their first year after college. 05/06/21 10:51pm
Philosophy professor Karen Detlefsen to serve as vice provost for education
The vice provost for education oversees undergraduate and graduate education at Penn, designing and implementing policies that promote academic excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary knowledge. 04/27/21 10:37pm
Six Penn faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Academy commends outstanding scholars, leaders, artists, and innovators for their work to address the world's most urgent challenges. 04/12/21 9:29pm
Arthur Ross Gallery receives $125,000 donation to perpetually endow lecture series
The donation was made by 1966 College for Women graduate Susan T. Marx to endow the Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture Series in perpetuity. 04/06/21 11:54pm