Penn Class of 2028 Early Decision Acceptance Reactions

By Derek Wong · Dec. 18, 2023

Congratulations to the Penn Class of 2028 Early Decision admitted students! Over 8,500 students applied to Penn through the Early Decision program this year, according to the University — an increase over last year’s total of over 8,000 applicants. Check out how these new Quakers reacted to their acceptances. Read more here.

Explained: The Class of 2025’s Post-Graduate Outcomes

March 4, 2026

Senior reporter Jack Guerin breaks down Penn Career Services data on the post-graduate outcomes of the Class of 2025. Reporting by Jack Guerin Video by Ben Sheffield

Quaker Nation: Angel Aasah

March 2, 2026

On the Quaker Nation podcast, host Javier St. Remy talks with senior thrower Angel Aasah of Penn women's track and field about her start as a walk-on athlete, along with a well-anticipated performance at the Ivy League Heptagonal Indoor Track & Field Championships. Video by Sarah Gebremeskel

Explained: How Philadelphia School Closures Could Impact Penn

March 2, 2026

Senior reporter Finn Ryan breaks down The School District of Philadelphia’s “Facilities Master Plan” that threatens the closure of 18 schools, many of which partner with Penn through internships, community service, and dual-enrollment programs. Reporting by Costa Gay-Afendulis and Finn Ryan Video by Ben Sheffield

Diya-logues: Episode 1

Feb. 23, 2026

On the Diya-logues podcast, host Diya Choksey sits down with DP opinion columnist Andy Mei to question how Penn defines support in its approach to tragedy, mental health, and diversity, equity, and inclusion beyond the label. Watch the full episode at the link in our bio. Footage by Sarah Gebremeskel Editing by Sarah Gebremeskel

Explained: GET-UP Strike Avoided

Feb. 20, 2026

Senior reporter Anvi Sehgal breaks down how Penn’s graduate student worker union narrowly avoided a strike after reaching a tentative agreement with the University earlier this week. Reporting: Anvi Sehgal Video: Ariel Zhang and Ruth Tewodros

Explained: Penn’s DEI Rollbacks

Feb. 5, 2026

Following a year of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative rollbacks, News Editors Finn Ryan and Isha Chitirala break down the history and most recent meeting of Penn’s University Council voting to rename its committee on diversity and equity. Reporting by Finn Ryan and Isha Chitirala Video by Ben Sheffield

Inside the Newly Renovated Stuart Weitzman Hall with Dean Frederick Steiner

Feb. 3, 2026

Frederick “Fritz” Steiner, dean of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian to discuss the newly renovated Stuart Weitzman Hall, located on 205 S. 34th St. Reporting by Anvi Sehgal and Ryan Rucker Footage by Ben Sheffield Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay Photos by Jesse Zhang and Mona Lee

Explained: Analysis of Penn Professors’ Undergraduate Alma Maters

Jan. 30, 2026

Staff reporter Luke Petersen breaks down The Daily Pennsylvanian’s analysis of the distribution of undergraduate professors’ alma maters, with professors more likely to attend Ivy League schools than United States public universities. Reporting by Luke Petersen Footage by Kathryn Ye, Christina Le, and Ben Sheffield Editing by Ben Sheffield

Quaker Nation: Michael Zanoni

Jan. 26, 2026

On the Quaker Nation podcast, host Conor Smith sat down with senior guard/forward Michael Zanoni of Penn men’s basketball to discuss his current season with the Red and Blue — defined by a coaching transition under 1982 Wharton graduate Fran McCaffery. Footage by Sarah Gebremeskel and Uma Mukhopadhyay Editing by Sarah Gebremeskel

Explained: EEOC v. Penn Update

Jan. 26, 2026

Senior reporter Alex Dash breaks down Penn’s response to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission subpoena, which asks the University to deliver a list of antisemitism complaints along with information about Jewish campus groups and professors in the Jewish Studies Program. Reporting by Alex Dash Video by Ben Sheffield Photos by Chenyao Liu, Weining Ding, Jesse Zhang, courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania, and Jean Park

Explained: Penn’s Preferred Lender Program

Jan. 16, 2026

Senior reporter Anvi Sehgal breaks down Penn’s preferred lender program ahead of borrowing caps limiting federal loans for graduate and undergraduate students. Reporting by Anvi Sehgal Photo by Jean Park and Layla Nazif Video by Uma Mukhopadhyay #upenn #penn #college #financialaid #federalloans

Penn Students Share Their New-Year Goals For the University

Jan. 15, 2026

Watch as Penn students share goals for the University in 2026. Pick up a paper or read the full story at thedp.com. Footage by Ben Sheffield, Justin Abenoja, Ariel Zhang Editing by Ariel Zhang, Ben Sheffield #newyear #penn #upenn

Penn Class of 2030 Early Decision Acceptance Reactions

Jan. 9, 2026

Penn released early decision admissions for the Class of 2030 on Dec. 18, 2025. The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled admitted students’ reactions to their acceptances. Footage by Penn Class of 2030 Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay

Quaker Nation: Anna Moehn

Dec. 8, 2025

On Quaker Nation, senior free/IM specialist Anna Moehn of Penn women’s swimming discussed her and the program’s “for the love of the team” mindset. Footage by Sophia Luo and Uma Mukhopadhyay Editing By Ben Sheffield

Breaking Bread: Episode 5

Nov. 19, 2025

On Breaking Bread, host Chinelo Osakwe sat down with College senior Pilar Wingle to discuss how her Puerto Rican heritage has influenced her education and career. Footage by Skylar Fraser Editing by Sarah Gebremeskel Audio by Chinelo Osakwe

Why Did Penn Vote in the 2025 Pennsylvania Elections?

Nov. 9, 2025

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn students and staff members why they voted during the local elections on Nov. 4. Footage by Uma Mukhopadhyay, Chenyao Liu, Justin Abenoja, and Ariel Zhang Photos by Chenyao Liu, Jean Park, Nathaniel Sirlin, and Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons | CC-BY-4.0 Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay

Penn’s Sheerr Pool Reopens After Yearlong Renovation

Nov. 9, 2025

On Nov. 8, Sheerr Pool hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the pool’s reopening after a yearlong renovation. Notable speakers included Penn President Larry Jameson, Athletics Director Alanna Wren, and swimming coach Mike Schnur. Footage by Valeri Guevarra Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay

Breaking Bread: Episode 4

Nov. 6, 2025

On Breaking Bread, host Chinelo Osakwe sat down with College junior Athena Krikorian to discuss her upbringing as an Armenian American in Los Angeles and how identity has shaped her Penn experience. Footage by Weining Ding Editing by Layla Jamo-Cohen Audio by Chinelo Osakwe

Penn(y) for Your Thoughts – Episode 10

Nov. 6, 2025

With admissions right around the corner, Penn(y) for Your Thoughts discusses experiences applying Early Decision. Watch the full episode on YouTube @dailypenn. Video: Ben Sheffield Audio: Carolina Borges