As the Class of 2030 begins their time at Penn, here’s a list of events that every first-year Quaker should know.

From construction projects reshaping Locust Walk to the end of a high-profile legal battle with the federal government, Penn had a busy summer.

Altogether, the University’s ventures outside of the United States accounted for well over $10 billion in spending. 

The consultative committee will be composed of 19 senior University administrators, trustees, faculty members, and student government leaders.

The action escalates a longstanding debate over recognizing educational fellowship recipients, which persisted even after the union reached a contract with Penn in February.

While the decision effectively ends the court proceedings between Penn and the EEOC, it leaves certain legal questions on the table.

The effort comes after Penn rejected the White House’s October 2025 preferential funding compact, which was sent to only nine schools but listed similar higher education reforms.

In 2018, the sex trafficker told a friend he would leverage his Penn connections to help her son land a spot in the incoming class.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s July 2025 subpoena garnered widespread criticism on Penn’s campus.

The University’s gifts ranged from more than $5 million to just over $5,000, with a median donation of $12,300.

The provisions, which were last revised eight years ago, expand the scope of violations and reiterate existing anti-hazing measures.

According to Raghavendran, the feedback will “inform the Consultative Committee convened by the Board of Trustees, whose work will help define the type of leader the University seeks.”

Perelman School of Medicine Dean Jonathan Epstein notified the Penn Med community about Abramson’s July 4 passing in a Monday email.

Jameson highlighted Penn community members’ roles in advancing “our nation’s founding ideals” and pointed to the University’s founder as a continuing source of inspiration.

On June 3, Penn announced a new Center for Civil Rights in an effort to centralize civil rights resources, streamline the reporting and resolution of complaints, and ensure legal compliance. 

An Office of Budget Planning & Analysis spokesperson wrote to the DP that the budget “reflects Penn’s focus on its mission during a period of significant uncertainty for higher education.” 

Trump announced the nomination on social media amid pressure from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month.