Articles by Jessica Wu
09/19/24 12:09am
Wellness at Penn recommends support services for students struggling with stress, anxiety
Wellness at Penn offerings for the semester include group therapy, the Let's Talk program, Peer Wellness Coaching, and the SUPER Recovery Community. 08/07/24 10:52pm
Penn Gene Therapy Program and director to depart University, transfer to external companies
The transition is set to take effect on Oct. 1. Wilson will then step down from his position as program director and the GTP will be fully discontinued at Penn. 06/11/24 11:38pm
Penn resident advisor union unanimously ratifies first contract
The new two-year contract will provide RAs with a $3,000 stipend, 150 meals, and a $750 contract ratification payment for RAs who worked during the most recent spring semester. 05/16/24 11:18pm
The Graduation Issue 2024: Five things to know about Commencement speaker Siddhartha Mukherjee
Meet Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and cancer physician who will deliver Penn’s 2024 Commencement speech on May 20. 04/30/24 10:41pm
Here’s what Interim Dean Jonathan Epstein is planning for Penn Medicine
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Epstein last week to discuss his experience with the abrupt leadership transition and his priorities in his new role. 04/18/24 12:51am
State funding for Penn Vet remains in flux amid antisemitism concerns, legislative 'envoy'
Although no vote has been scheduled at this time, Penn Vet and Pennsylvania House Democrats remain hopeful that the school will receive funding, as it has since 1889. 04/17/24 2:17am
Penn appoints new executive director of Student Health and Counseling
Prior to her role as executive director of Student Health and Counseling at Penn, Ruiz served as the director of the Student Health Center at Montclair State University. 04/14/24 10:00pm
Penn, Gene Therapy Program director motion to dismiss lawsuit alleging unethical, illegal conduct
The motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by previous postdoctoral researcher Susan Faust called the complaint "too late and too little." 04/08/24 12:06am
Everything you need to know ahead of the biggest solar eclipse on Penn's campus in 40 years
Philadelphia will see approximately 90% of the sun covered at the maximum point of the eclipse, with many different options for viewing the eclipse on and near campus. 03/28/24 10:05pm
Penn union coalition, local elected officials call on University to stop union-busting
The press conference, which was attended by more than 50 Penn workers, precedes a union election scheduled for Apr. 16 and 17 to vote on the unionization of graduate student workers at Penn. 02/27/24 12:58am
Former Penn employee sues Gene Therapy Program director, alleging 'unethical and illegal conduct'
The lawsuit alleges that the University conducted itself “more like an illegal monopolist than a research institution.” 02/11/24 11:29pm
U.S. assistant health secretary talks federal initiatives, campus mental health at Penn seminar
Levine is the first openly transgender person to hold a Senate-confirmed position at the federal level. 02/04/24 11:42pm
Jameson criticizes 'reprehensible' political cartoons amid antisemitism claims against Penn lecturer
The artwork facing scrutiny was made by cartoonist and freelance writer Dwayne Booth, who teaches courses at Penn on political cartooning. 01/30/24 11:17pm
Penn Vet implements ‘significant changes’ following student work hour complaints
An August 2023 letter signed by students and recent graduates alleged that the School of Veterinary Medicine consistently made them work too many hours per week. 01/22/24 10:42pm
Penn Med, Wellness at Penn facilities reinstate masking guidelines amid COVID-19 surge
Penn Medicine and Wellness at Penn temporarily updated their masking guidelines in response to a recent spike in Philadelphia COVID-19 cases. 12/08/23 12:49am
Penn community members call for Magill's resignation at campus rally following House testimony
Penn community members held Israeli flags and signs that read “zero tolerance for antisemitism,” while chanting “no place for hate at Penn.” 11/28/23 12:33am
University denies Penn Chavurah’s request to screen film critical of Israel, sparking protest
"We are actively working to find a date in February when the film can be viewed and discussed safely and constructively," a Penn spokesperson wrote. 11/19/23 11:10am
Penn working to identify those responsible for cow posters allegedly mocking kidnapped Israelis
The posters were seen in many locations around campus, including at high rise field, Class of 1920 Commons, Class of 1949 Bridge, and on light poles and benches along Locust Walk, Chestnut, and Walnut Street. 11/17/23 1:19am
Students in new Wharton ABCS course help Philadelphia community file tax refunds
The curriculum, which occurs concurrently with the training and volunteering components, teaches students about the racial wealth gap, tax systems and policies, and how to discuss sensitive financial issues. 11/02/23 2:29am