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House committee challenging Penn tax-exempt status demands documents amid antisemitism investigation
Committee Chair Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Interim President Larry Jameson inquiring about disciplinary actions taken against individuals and groups whose antisemitic activity violated University policy.
House education committee passes bill mandating free speech for federal higher education funding
If enacted, the bill would require colleges and universities to disclose its policies on speech, association, and religion in order to receive Title IV funding from the federal government.
Former White House staffers under Trump admin. reflect on their experience ahead of 2024 election
Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sarah Matthews, who served on the White House communications team under the Trump administration, shared their thoughts on the Republican Party and why they will not be supporting Trump in the upcoming presidential election.
Wharton executive education introduces ‘People Management for Emerging Leaders’ course
From Sep. 3 to Oct. 15, 2024, Wharton Executive Education will host a live, online program titled People Management for Emerging Leaders.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, physician Siddhartha Mukherjee named 2024 Commencement speaker
Penn will grant Mukherjee, who won the Pulitzer Prize for “The Emperor of All Maladies,” an honorary doctor of sciences degree.
DP Daybreak | Penn investigating pro-Palestinian student group
Also, the University received a record number of applications last fall.
Federal government awards $158 million grant to cap Vine Expressway, reconnect Chinatown
The project includes developing a public park, improving traffic calming efforts, and creating better access to nearby areas.
Penn receives record number of applications for Class of 2028 despite admin. turmoil
The Class of 2028 received 65,230 applications according to Interim Penn President Larry Jameson's stated remarks at a University Board of Trustees Meeting on March 1.
Here are the fall 2024 College courses that double count
The DP compiled a comprehensive guide to the courses that double count for the fall 2024 semester based on data provided on Path@Penn.
University investigating pro-Palestinian student group Penn Against the Occupation
PAO, a pro-Palestinian student organization, is no longer listed on the Penn Clubs website and is not allowed to organize events in Penn-affiliated spaces until the investigation has concluded, a source told the DP.
Five Phila. universities join Penn Medicine initiative to support physician diversity
The initiative — called Pathways to Excellence in Medicine — now includes five additional schools: Temple, Jefferson, Drexel, PCOM, and Cooper.
Wharton to offer three new online certification programs in collaboration with Wall Street Prep
The new courses will focus on Real Estate Investing and Analysis, Buy-Side Investing, and Financial Planning & Analysis.
DP Daybreak | UC Townhomes demolition begins
Also, a Penn first-year shared her experience undergoing a pioneering cancer treatment.
'A badge of honor': Penn professor Mitchell Orenstein reflects on Russian sanction, policy research
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Orenstein and Benjamin Schmitt — a senior fellow at Penn who was sanctioned in 2022 — about their thoughts on the sanction.
Carl June, first year Emily Whitehead reflect on experiences with Penn-pioneered cancer treatment
Emily Whitehead — a Penn first year — was the first child to receive the Penn-pioneered cancer treatment, which has since treated more than 20,000 patients worldwide.
Penn forms consultative committee to advise reappointment of Penn Dental, Penn Vet deans
The committee will oversee the reappointment processes for School of Dental Medicine Dean Mark Wolff and Penn Vet Dean Andrew Hoffman.
Penn names new vice president of Division of Business Services, overseeing dining and housing
Scales — who is currently the associate vice president for Business Services at Temple University — will succeed Marie Witt in the position.
Demolition of University City Townhomes begins after delays, surprising community members
Around 20 Penn and Philadelphia community members, as well as former residents of the UC Townhomes, gathered at the property on 40th and Market streets on Tuesday to witness the process.
DP Daybreak | Wharton defends Fight Night amid student backlash
Also, Russia sanctioned a Penn professor and five other affiliates.