Trustees chair declines faculty request to change presidential search committee composition

By Alex Dash and Finn Ryan · 18 hours ago

Multiple members of the Faculty Senate with direct knowledge of the matter told the DP that Raghavendran said the search process was too far along to substantially change.

New Penn AI platform allows patients to communicate directly with their medical devices

By Aadit Garg · 17 hours ago

The platform will enable epilepsy patients to receive real-time information about their brain activity and potential oncoming seizures.

Jameson pledges expanded Title IX capacity at Penn in wake of Cornell gang rape lawsuit

By James Wan · 1 day ago

Student group representatives raised concerns about the efficacy of Penn’s Title IX resources at an Oct. 14 University Council meeting.

Students say Penn’s sexual consent training is a start, but more support needed

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By Amy Liao · 17 hours ago

While students said Consent Circles provide a starting point for learning about Title IX and sexual violence resources, they also said the University could do more to inform students.

Penn receives $20M gift to expand financial aid

By Oscar Amos · 17 hours ago

The Shleifers’ latest donation comes just four years after their 2022 $18 million commitment to Penn.

Campus groups host Paint Penn Purple day to raise domestic violence awareness

By Una Cutrone · 17 hours ago

The Oct. 15 programming encouraged students to wear purple in representation of the anti-domestic violence movement.

Sports

From the NFL to Franklin Field and beyond, Penn football alumni support runs strong

By Ellie Clark · 19 hours ago

Opinion

Editorial | One office can’t protect our rights

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · 22 hours ago

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University Council meeting provides updates on open expression, Penn Forward

By Kathryn Ye · 1 day ago

Students also shared concerns about barriers to international student enrollment.

Penn Faculty Senate expresses ‘grave concern’ over presidential search committee composition

By Alex Dash · 2 days ago

The tri-chairs of the Faculty Senate sent a letter to University Board of Trustees Chair Ramanan Raghavendran urging additional faculty and student representation.

Penn Faculty Senate forms committee for associated faculty, academic support staff participation

By Emma Desmet · 2 days ago

“The committee shall identify issues affecting associated faculty and academic support staff and shall convey those issues, together with its recommendations, to SEC,” the resolution reads.

Abrupt cancellation of China study abroad program leaves Penn students scrambling

By Amy Liao · Oct. 11, 2026

In August, the University notified students they could no longer attend the program in light of new regulations from the Department of Defense.

STUDENT LIFE

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Kelly Writers House offers a different kind of college recruitment

By Imani Gaskin · Oct. 12, 2026

Through a targeted recruitment program, Josselyn looks to find high school students who “might not otherwise find Penn.”

Hand, foot, and mouth disease cases spike at Penn this fall

By Addison Saji · Oct. 12, 2026

Reported symptoms of the disease, including fevers, sore throats, and oral blisters, have “been decreasing week over week.”

Lab experience has become another box to check for Penn pre-meds

By Saanvi Ram · Oct. 11, 2026

Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research co-founder Virginia Lee said her lab regularly receives more applications from undergraduates than it can accommodate, particularly for summer positions.

Ten years later, Penn’s Perry World House continues to shape global policy

By Mbresa Simnica · Oct. 8, 2026

Since opening in 2016, the institution has expanded its reach across campus while engaging students, scholars, and policymakers.

Sports

From the NFL to Franklin Field and beyond, Penn football alumni support runs strong

By Ellie Clark · 19 hours ago

Quakers alumni efforts go beyond the gridiron with the Penn football advisory board and a strong support network.

Penn women’s tennis collects several wins at the Cissie Leary Invitational

By Brianna Wang · 1 day ago

The Quakers competed in their last test before the ITA Northeast Regionals.

Penn football starting quarterback situation ambiguous

By Daniel Obstgarten · 1 day ago

Freshman quarterback Miles Teodecki’s injury against Howard leaves QB1 status questionable for Friday night.

Penn men’s soccer splits two-game road trip against Cornell, Drexel

By Daniel Obstgarten · 1 day ago

The Quakers rebound from a loss in Ithaca to outlast Drexel in the Battle of 33rd Street.

The picks are in for Penn football’s Friday night game against Columbia

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Sports Department · 1 day ago

Clark | Special teams needs to step up

By Ellie Clark · 2 days ago

Penn football is splitting its season, and our special teams unit is a big reason why.

Opinion

Penn’s club culture is out of control

By Samantha Afnan · 1 day ago

Contributor Samantha Afnan argues that Penn should push pre-professional extracurricular recruitment into second semester.

Where are Penn’s third places?

By Luna Bouhairi · 2 days ago

Contributor Luna Bouhairi argues that Penn needs more spaces where students can form casual connections.

Penn is gay, in the straightest way

By Indy Wink · Oct. 13, 2026

Contributor Indy Wink argues that Penn’s heteronormative culture forces queer people into a restrictive, supporting role.

The Quad superiority complex must end

By Emma Hwang · Oct. 12, 2026

Contributor Emma Hwang dives into the perceived superiority of the Quad and the unintended consequences of its reputation as a first year hub.

Greek life may go, but the problem won’t

By Mariana Martinez · Oct. 11, 2026

Senior columnist Mariana Martinez argues that sexual violence is rooted in structural, patriarchal bonds rather than institutions like greek life.

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How Penn’s sexual violence resources stack up against peers

By Aidan Shaughnessy · 1 day ago

Many University policies and resources fall short of those offered by peer institutions, according to The Daily Pennsylvanian’s analysis.

University Council meeting provides updates on open expression, Penn Forward

By Kathryn Ye · 1 day ago

Students also shared concerns about barriers to international student enrollment.

Penn experts say Trump EPA rollback will drive nation off ‘climate cliff’

By Sameeksha Panda · 1 day ago

The Trump administration’s denial of precedent is the worst setback for making climate progress in history, one professor wrote to the DP.

Wharton report finds vast majority of U.S.-based companies use AI

By Mahmoud Staitieh · 1 day ago

The report found that AI is fully embedded in the core workflows of 28% of large companies, and has significantly changed processes for 73% of them.

Van Pelt collections offer Penn community interactive academic resources

By Isabella Guzman-Gallego · 1 day ago

Kislak Center Associate Vice Provost and Director Sean Quimby said in an interview that the hub is a “vital” part of students’ educational experience.

Penn Faculty Senate expresses ‘grave concern’ over presidential search committee composition

By Alex Dash · 2 days ago

The tri-chairs of the Faculty Senate sent a letter to University Board of Trustees Chair Ramanan Raghavendran urging additional faculty and student representation.

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