Politics
Former Penn VP of Public Safety Maureen Rush named to Phila. mayoral public safety transition team
Rush will help implement Mayor Parker’s primary public safety initiatives in this new role.
Biden boosts reelection campaign with speech, small business tour and volunteer work in Pa.
Biden held a campaign event, visited local small businesses, and volunteered at a food bank across 10 days.
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump removed from Colorado, Maine ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear the case on February 8.
A look into the ongoing federal investigations over Penn’s response to antisemitism
Following Magill's resignation, The Daily Pennsylvanian looked at the federal actions taken against Penn amid allegations of antisemitism on campus.
2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate Cherelle Parker inaugurated as Philadelphia mayor
Parker outlined the plan for her first 100 days as mayor in her inaugural address at the Met.
Second House committee to probe Penn's response to antisemitism, challenging tax-exempt status
A letter from the House Committee on Ways and Means asserts that Penn leadership has failed to comply with the anti-discrimination laws that make them eligible for tax exemptions.
Pa. state House task force lists goals for Penn to address antisemitism, regain vet school funding
The letter follows the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voting to withhold $31 million in funding from Penn Vet on Dec. 13.
Critical Penn donors to host fundraiser for House Republican who brought Magill before Congress
As the House education committee continues to probe Penn over antisemitism after Liz Magill’s fateful testimony, the committee’s chair is being backed by Penn donors Marc Rowan and Ronald Lauder.
Over 900 Penn faculty warn of 'hostile takeover' by trustees, donors in response to Marc Rowan letter
The faculty's letter to trustees expresses opposition to “attempts by trustees, donors, and other external actors to interfere with our academic policies and to undermine academic freedom."
Pa. representatives strike down state funding for Penn Vet amid antisemitism concerns
The majority of Republicans voted to withhold more than $31 million dollars in funding from Penn Vet while every Democrat voted in favor of the funding.
Perelman School of Medicine Dean J. Larry Jameson named Penn's interim president
Jameson has served as executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and dean of the Perelman School of Medicine since 2011.
Year in Review: The top stories that defined Penn in 2023
The Penn community navigated an unprecedented leadership crisis, heightened student activism, and a surge in labor organizing this year.
Year in Review: Penn graduate elected Phila. mayor, while Congress scrutinizes Magill
The Daily Pennsylvanian’s political coverage this year spanned from controversy with the Penn Biden Center to a Penn graduate winning election to Philadelphia’s highest public office.
Year in Review: Penn community members advocate against gentrification, fossil fuel investments
Throughout 2023, the Penn and Philadelphia communities protested against the University's investments in fossil fuels and gentrification in West Philadelphia and Chinatown.
'One down, two to go': Members of Congress, Pa. Gov. Shapiro praise Magill's resignation
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce members and Pennsylvania state politicians react to Magill's resignation.
Vice chair Julie Platt appointed interim chair of Penn's Board of Trustees
Platt previously served as the vice chair of the Board of Trustees and was the Penn Alumni president from 2013 until 2018.
Live updates: Reactions and response to Penn President Liz Magill's unprecedented resignation
Follow along here for live updates on reactions and responses to Liz Magill's resignation from the Penn presidency.
Inside the central exchange on the Hill between Penn President Liz Magill and Rep. Elise Stefanik
During the hearing, Stefanik repeatedly asked Magill if a call for the genocide of Jewish people would violate Penn’s policies or code of conduct.
Penn President Liz Magill resigns amid backlash over antisemitism controversies
The announcement comes less than two years into Magill's tenure, which began in July 2022.