Amy Gutmann
Amy Gutmann was appointed the eighth president of Penn in 2004. Read recent articles about Amy Gutmann below.
Meet DP Opinion's spring 2024 columnists
Opinion Editor Yomi Abdi introduces DP Opinion's spring 2024 columnists.
Riane Lumer | Penn should remain test-optional, permanently
Columnist Riane Lumer argues that reinstating standardized tests for admissions is a regression in advancing equitable higher education practices.
DP Daybreak | Penn Vet funding remains withheld
Also, here's what to expect ahead of Spring Fling.
Margaret Atwood speaks at Penn about gender, politics, and her creative process
In conversation with Penn classical studies professor Emily Wilson, Atwood spoke about her novels and poetry, approaches to writing, and the status of women's rights.
From Vashti Cunningham to Nia Akins, four athletes to keep an eye on ahead of 2024 Penn Relays
Out of a field consisting of 15,000 athletes, here are four well-established names who will be making an appearance at this year’s Relays.
Seven Penn seniors awarded 2024 President's Engagement and Innovation Prizes
All prize recipients collaborate on their projects with a Penn faculty mentor, and the projects receive up to $100,000 as well as a $50,000 living stipend for each team member.
Biden rallies in Philadelphia, receives endorsement from 15 members of Kennedy family
Biden, a former Penn Professor of Presidential Practice, addressed an energetic crowd in a speech that contrasted his plan against former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump.
Here are Wellness at Penn’s initiatives to prevent substance abuse at this year’s Spring Fling
Members of Wellness at Penn team will be present at the Spring Fling concert on Friday to promote harm reduction and help students get into the concert.
A look at the preparations for this year's Spring Fling concert and festival
Over 10,000 students attend Spring Fling over the course of two days, according to Wharton senior and SPEC President Megan Li.
Penn track and field siblings Scott and Alexa Dochat are taking on throwing together
From upstate New York to Penn, the Dochat siblings have a long history of competing on the same team.
AAUP-Penn makes academic freedom, free speech suggestions to presidential commission to combat hate
In the April 12 meeting, the AAUP Executive Committee brought forth several recommendations centered around academic freedom and the role of faculty governance.
Franklin Li | Forget about that class you did not get
Columnist Franklin Li argues that we should think twice before adding another class to our already packed schedule.
DP Daybreak | Penn yet to launch presidential search
Also, newly admitted students from the Class of 2028 visited campus.
Quaker Days welcomes over 1,400 admitted Class of 2028 students to campus for all-day programming
Programming this year featured an opening ceremony at Irvine Auditorium, a student life fair on Locust Walk, campus tours hosted by the Kite and Key Society, and panels directed towards specific schools and dual-degree programs.
Author Jennifer Egan, Penn professor discuss "Investigating Homelessness" at Kelly Writers House
The event, which was co-hosted by Penn’s English Department, focused on how journalistic and research approaches can provide insight into the topic of homelessness.
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.
Four months after Magill’s resignation, Penn yet to announce search for next president
Penn's delay in announcing the status of the search for Magill's replacement differs from the precedent of its three most recent presidential searches.
No. 14 Penn women's lacrosse pulls off upset against No. 5 Loyola Maryland
A 4-0 run to end the first quarter set the stage for the Quakers to down the Greyhounds.
Protestors rally to support graduate student workers' unionization effort amid election delays
The rally was led by GET-UP in conjunction with the Penn chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Penn Museum Workers United, and United RAs at Penn.