As Shapiro spoke to a crowd of over 600 attendees inside the Penn Museum’s Harrison Auditorium, hundreds more waited in line outside.
University Life launches webpage with guidance on navigating anonymous platforms
The division outlined information about platforms where users with a University email address are able to join a "Penn-specific feed" — such as Sidechat.
Two Penn juniors receive award to launch cardiovascular disease awareness initiative
The award, announced on April 10, provides $5,000 in funding to undergraduate students who develop projects that advance heart health advocacy.
Penn moves to stay court-ordered enforcement of subpoena for list of Jewish community members
The April 13 motion to stay argued the University was “likely to prevail on the appeal” and would face “irreparable injury absent a stay.”
Pa. senators back EEOC after court approves subpoena for list of Jews at Penn
McCormick and Fetterman's bipartisan support for the ruling comes after several legal scholars and community advocates criticized the judge’s decision.
Campus backlash mounts over judge order seeking names of Jewish students, faculty
College senior Jake Zubkoff — who formerly served as a member of Penn Hillel’s executive board — described the ruling as “a major violation of privacy as a student.”
In interviews and statements to The Daily Pennsylvanian, politicians, legal experts, and civil rights organizations expressed concerns over the decision’s constitutionality and its implications for privacy.
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the Engineering School George Pappas about the proposal evaluation process and project requirements.
PURM offers first or second-year Penn undergraduates the opportunity to conduct 10 weeks of research under the guidance of a University faculty member each summer.
Penn Abroad reopens King’s College London program for all students
Last November, Penn limited applications due to challenges with the program’s admissions and course-registration processes.
White House budget proposal would be a ‘gut punch’ to Penn, researchers say
Ahead of the proposal’s submission for congressional approval, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with University faculty and administrators to discuss how the potential cuts could affect their research.
Citing major initiatives under the 53rd session of the UA, Matthews said her focus has always been on prioritizing “the everyday student experience.”
Penn moves to stay court-ordered enforcement of subpoena for list of Jewish community members
The April 13 motion to stay argued the University was “likely to prevail on the appeal” and would face “irreparable injury absent a stay.”
The announcement comes days ahead of the Spring Fling concert, which will be on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Penn Park.
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the Engineering School George Pappas about the proposal evaluation process and project requirements.
Student-led venture pilots automated boba tea vending machine at Penn
Located at the Accenture Café in the Towne Building, the machine allows users to customize drink orders and operates all day.
The April 9 event was moderated by Penn professor Sophia Rosenfeld and kicked off a three-day conference — titled “The Revolutionary Age: France, Haiti, and America.”
Counting down Penn track and field’s strongest performances of the season so far
All-time performances, NCAA leaders, and strong finishes are some highlights of the early season.
Penn baseball dominates Cornell with a series sweep
The Quakers continued their dominant streak, outscoring Cornell 27-13 across three games.
Penn women’s basketball alum Jordan Obi drafted to WNBA, first player in program history
Obi played three seasons for the Quakers before using her final year of eligibility at Kentucky this past season.
Slinka-Petka | Let’s change the mascot
If Penn wants an audience, they have to scrap the Quaker.
Penn falls to Columbia with a 4-1 score.
Penn heavyweight rowing finishes third at Childs Cup
The first varsity boat fell to Princeton and Stanford in the morning and Syracuse in the afternoon, while Penn’s Fourth Varsity Eight won both of its races.
School of Arts and Sciences faculty Jessa Lingel, Marcia Chatelain, and Gwendolyn Beetham argue that the curricular reform process is not representative of faculty.
Editorial | Students should choose their Commencement speaker
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board comments on recent frustrations arising from Penn’s selected Commencement speaker.
Don’t protest those who don’t seek change
Columnist Kamau Louis argues that students opposed to the upcoming Ben Shapiro event should stay home.
Guest columnists Carolyn Marvin, Diana Mutz, and Robin Pemantle criticize Penn's new draft of Open Expression Guidelines.
America is turning 250 this year. Penn must have forgotten.
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that Penn has failed the nation on its semiquincentennial, despite being uniquely positioned to embrace its connection to the American Revolution.
“Penn at Penn,” But What Was the Point?
HUMP! is Decadent and Depraved
Closing Schools Closes Community
Fashion in Bloom on Penn's Campus
Op-Ed: Why I Won't Be Rolling This Magic Gardens
Harsh & Alex Review: Of Mice and Men
Penn Student Rewarded With Failing Midterm Grade After Terrible Day
Top Edibles To Put In Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year
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A campus watched: Penn’s network of more than 1,300 surveillance cameras
As of January, Penn reports operating more than 145 pan-tilt-zoom cameras and over 1,200 fixed cameras across campus and within its patrol zone.
Here’s what Penn hopes for in 2026
As Penn enters another year, The Daily Pennsylvanian asked students, administrators, and community members to share one hope they have for the University in 2026.
In a statement to the DP, one of the students featured in the video wrote that the University, following its investigation, concluded he did not use racial slurs. He added that he was not issued any disciplinary measures.

















