The University of Pennsylvania's independent student news organization. This past week, temperatures dropped to below freezing in Philadelphia. Take a look at how Penn’s campus transformed during these snowy conditions.

15 hours ago · As Penn experts discussed how to ethically distribute vaccines during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Perelman School of Medicine gave vaccine priority to academic staff, a move that defied city rules that placed higher education employees in a later phase of distribution.. January 2022. Penn began the 2022 spring semester by issuing several COVID-19 mitigation measures, including two ...

1 day ago · The Gaza Solidarity Encampment on College Green lasted from April 25 to May 10, 2024. Credit: Jean Park President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to identify and deport non-citizen participants — including college students — in pro-Palestinian protests on Wednesday.

1 day ago · Penn Medicine took down pages on anti-racism and Black History Month in fall 2024, according to web archives viewed by The Daily Pennsylvanian. Credit: Devansh Raniwala As attacks against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs escalated last year, members of a committee established to address ...

2 days ago · Former Pennsylvania state Rep. Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny) suffered an undisclosed health complication and passed away on Jan. 19. Credit: Abhiram Juvvadi Former Pennsylvania state Rep. Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny) passed away on Jan. 19 after suffering a medical emergency leaving the state House of Representatives in a 101-101 tie between Republicans and Democrats.

2 days ago · Trump’s funding freeze was temporarily blocked on Tuesday by a federal judge in Washington. The hold has delayed the order from going into effect until Feb. 3.. The email reassured students and faculty that the University’s “financial outlook is sound” and that the institution should “continue its essential research.”

Jan 24, 2025 · Sarah Marcus, the DIS Director of The Daily Pennsylvanian, poses with a copy of a newspaper. Credit: Jackson Ford The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc. seeks to inform and drive conversation while providing enduring student experiences in journalism and leadership. In order to make sure that our work — both internally and externally — is representative and informative to the Penn community and ...

Oct 17, 2024 · The Toast. 34th Street Magazine's "Toast" is a semi-weekly newsletter with the latest on Penn's campus culture and arts scene. Delivered Monday-Wednesday-Friday.

Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club annual conference explores healthcare systems around the world The conference, entitled “Healthcare Beyond Borders,” included talks from two keynote speakers, panel sessions, and a career fair, with representatives from Perelman School of Medicine, Boston Consulting Group, and Prenuvo Medical Group.

2020 Penn graduate, murder suspect Luigi Mangione detailed health impact of fraternity ‘hell week’ At Penn, Mangione was involved in Greek Life, pursued a double-degree in engineering, and founded the University's first game development club — all while periodically suffering from back issues and "brain fog."