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Dept. of Education says UPenn violated Title IX for allowing transgender athletes to compete
The Department of Education is asking the University of Pennsylvania to apologize for violating Title IX.
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Penn accused of violating sex discrimination laws after trans swimmer competed
The Trump administration says the University of Pennsylvania illegally denied women equal opportunities by letting a transgender swimmer compete on the school’s women’s team and into team facilities.
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First day of competition kicks off at Penn Relays
The Penn Relays are back in action, bringing thousands of athletes from all over the world to compete in Philadelphia. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama spoke with runners who are ready to compete at Franklin Field.
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‘Cool to be a part of it': High school athletes on track as Penn Relays take over Franklin Field
NBC10’s Matt DeLucia reports on the start Thursday of the historic Penn Relays. Thousands of track athletes will take part in three days of races and competition.
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Ready, set, go! Final preps underway for iconic Penn Relays
NBC10’s Matt DeLucia chats with Scott Ward about the Penn Relays at Philadelphia’s Franklin Field that kick off Thursday morning.
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On your mark, get set…Your guide to 2025 Penn Relays in Philadelphia
The track meet takes place from Thursday, April 24, 2025, through Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Franklin Field on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood.
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Gum containing bean powder can reduce transmission of flu, herpes, UPenn Dental Medicine study finds
Lablab beans naturally contain an antiviral trap protein (FRIL) which binds to viruses and prevents them from spreading throughout the body.
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Penn hires former Iowa coach to rebound basketball program
Penn hired Fran McCaffery as its men’s basketball coach, two weeks after he was fired at Iowa in a season where the Hawkeyes won their fewest games and had their lowest Big Ten regular-season finish in seven years.
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Trump Administration pauses federal funding at UPenn
President Donald Trump’s Administration said that it is pausing $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania. NBC10’s Lili Zheng reports.
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Penn fires longtime men's basketball coach Steve Donahue
After coaching the Quakers’ men’s basketball team for nine seasons, University of Pennsylvania officials announced on Monday that Steve Donahue would not return next season.
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Philly elected officials call on Penn to preserve DEI programs at Penn Medicine
Elected officials in Philadelphia are calling foul after the University of Pennsylvania made sweeping changes to how it handles Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
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Lawmakers gather to discuss Penn Medicine DEI policies
Lawmakers are expected to meet on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, to discuss Penn Medicine canceling a DEI program in the wake of the Trump administration dismantling similar initiatives.
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Penn professor apologizes for comments on UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
A University of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor is apologizing after comments she made about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Julia Alekseyeva shared her thoughts in a TikTok and Instagram stories, which have since been taken down. The university put out a statement addressing her comments.
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UPenn teacher apologizes after social media posts about Luigi Mangione
An assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania issues an apology after making public comments about Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, on social media.
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Penn imposes a one-year suspension on law professor over comments on race
The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on a professor over her comments about race in recent years.
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Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas loses battle to compete with women in pool
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas failed in her challenge against rules that stop her from competing in elite women’s races because judges ruled she did not have standing to bring the case.
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Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas fails in challenge to rules that bar her from elite women's races
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, a former University of Pennsylvania student, has failed in her challenge against World Aquatics rules that stop her from competing in elite women’s races.
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Penn temporarily bans protest encampments
After a Pro-Palestinian encampment settled at the University of Pennsylvania for 16 days, the school has temporarily banned similar protests to ensure “expressions of free speech are appropriately managed.”
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Penn beefed up security for its commencement following pro-Palestinian protest where 19 were arrested
Security for the University of Pennsylvania’s graduation ceremony was similar to that of TSA at an airport following the pro-Palestine encampment on its campus that ended with 19 arrests. The ceremony went off without a hitch and NBC10’s Miguel Martinez Valle spoke with grads about the big day.
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Penn students graduate amid extra security after an academic year full of unrest
NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports from the University of Pennsylvania Monday as students are celebrated at their commencement amid heightened security after a semester filled with unrest over the Israel-Hamas War.