The journey of CAR T-cell cancer research at Penn

By Mariacristina Calcagno · 1 hour ago

A look into how renowned Penn immunologist Carl June pioneered CAR T-cell therapies to revolutionize cancer treatment.

Radioactive material extraction facility near Penn’s campus continues construction

By Can Doga Bolukbasi · 59 minutes ago

“TerraPower Isotopes’ presence in Philadelphia will strengthen a place where health, science, and technology converge to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” Mahoney wrote.

Penn Med, state officials host information session on women’s health resources

By Addison Saji · Aug. 28, 2026

Presenters emphasized the importance of pre- and postnatal care, as well as preventive procedures like cancer screenings.

Penn halts Curricular Practical Training approvals for international students

By Lavanya Mani · 48 minutes ago

The Trump administration has rapidly changed its rules surrounding the program, a key pathway for international students seeking internships.

Penn English professor Jed Esty to oversee new College undergraduate curriculum

By Ananya Karthik · 53 minutes ago

The new curriculum is the College’s most substantial overhaul since the late 1980s.

Weitzman School announces professional award, scholarship winners

By Ayana Chari and Mara Flores · 55 minutes ago

The School of Design will recognize its recipients at New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art on Nov. 10.

Sports

Penn to host Women’s Big 5 Classic at the Palestra

By Ellie Clark · 2 hours ago

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Opinion

Penn needs on-campus graduate student housing

By Kamau Louis · 1 hour ago

BACK TO SCHOOL

Here’s what you missed at Penn this summer

By Lavanya Mani · Aug. 17, 2026

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

The Cathedral of College Basketball celebrates 100 years

By Javier St. Remy · Aug. 17, 2026

Since its opening in 1927, the Palestra has become one of the most storied basketball venues in the country.

Museums, parks, cafes: Exploring University City

By James Wan · Aug. 17, 2026

Just blocks from Penn, there are countless destinations to visit, and endless foods to try.

The ARCH enters fifth year as hub for Penn cultural groups

By Ananya Karthik · Aug. 17, 2026

Many students find their home away from home at one of the cultural centers housed in the building.

ADMINISTRATION

How Jeffrey Epstein attempted to game Penn admissions for his ‘god son’

By Isha Chitirala and Finn Ryan · July 27, 2026

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.

Federal agency drops subpoena seeking list of Jews at Penn

By Lavanya Mani · July 23, 2026

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

Penn’s federal lobbying expenditures totaled $280k in second quarter of 2026

By Isha Chitirala · July 22, 2026

The report brings the University’s yearly total lobbying expenditures to $570,000.

Penn begins search for Jameson’s successor, invites community input

By Lavanya Mani · July 13, 2026

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.”

Also in the news

Weitzman launches program connecting former public officials with Penn students

By Ishani Modi · Aug. 28, 2026

The Impact Scholars Program, introduced on Aug. 19, is the newest addition to the school’s Public Service and Policy Initiative.

A student’s guide to staying healthy at Penn

By Ashley Wang · Aug. 28, 2026

The services — which range from vaccines and counseling to sexual health support — are available to students across campus through Wellness at Penn.

Penn SAS welcomes seven new standing faculty members

By Kathryn Ye · Aug. 28, 2026

The new faculty — all either assistant or associate professors — are entering the school’s psychology, biology, mathematics, chemistry, and political science department.

Professional women’s sports are the real champion at the WTA Ennoble Care Philly Open

By Ellie Clark · Aug. 27, 2026

The return of professional women’s tennis to Philadelphia attracted sold-out crowds and a sea of supporters at Penn.

Mapping the most popular undergraduate majors at Penn

By Jack Guerin · Aug. 26, 2026

Using the University’s most recent Commencement records, The Daily Pennsylvanian analyzed data from the Class of 2026 to provide a snapshot of Penn’s academic landscape.

High schoolers see Penn summer programs as a resume booster. For the University, they’re a moneymaker

By Kathryn Ye · Aug. 26, 2026

The costs of attendance of these programs ranges from less than $400 to upwards of $23,000, though some grant scholarships.

Sports

Penn to host Women’s Big 5 Classic at the Palestra

By Ellie Clark · 2 hours ago

The third iteration of the Big 5 tournament will come to Penn as part of the Palestra’s 100th birthday.

Q&A with new Penn women’s rowing coach Tyler Nase

By Emilie Chi · Aug. 27, 2026

Nase spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about his new role, his rowing career, and his return to Philadelphia.

Karson Siqueiros-Lasky named starting football quarterback

By Hannah Chang · Aug. 27, 2026

The promotion to starting quarterback will be Siqueiros-Lasky’s first start as a Quaker.

How will Penn teams fare this fall? Here's what the polls say

By Kaia Feichtinger-Erhart · Aug. 27, 2026

Here’s a look at the Ivy League preseason polls that have already been released.

Penn women’s basketball adds two players from transfer portal

By Ellie Clark · Aug. 26, 2026

Junior forward Candice Lienafa and sophomore guard Christina Pham join the Quakers.

Five matchups Quaker fans won’t want to miss

By Emilie Chi · Aug. 17, 2026

Coaching turnovers and new rosters, rematches and new milestones bring exciting games for Penn fans.

Opinion

Editorial | What we need in Penn’s next president

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Aug. 27, 2026

The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board evaluates what has historically made past Penn presidents successful.

Penn stopped talking to its applicants. Admissions is worse for it

By Peter Kennedy · Aug. 27, 2026

Columnist Peter Kennedy argues that Penn should both reinstate and formally weigh the alumni interview.

No, AI detection won’t save your pedagogy

By Jared Francis · Aug. 25, 2026

Guest columnist Jared Francis argues that educators are mistaken in hoping watermarking will save them from the real work of redesigning how they assess student thinking.

Engage with energy

By Larry Jameson · Aug. 24, 2026

Penn President Larry Jameson welcomes students and offers advice for the upcoming academic year.

The Ivy League gives us the most. Why do we risk the least?

By Diya Choksey · Aug. 17, 2026

Senior Columnist Diya Choksey questions why students at one of the world’s most prestigious universities end up taking the smallest deviations from what’s considered “normal.”

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