Search Results
Below are your search results. You can also try a Basic Search.
Second House committee to probe Penn's response to antisemitism, challenging tax-exempt status
The United States House of Representatives is probing Penn’s tax-exempt status, citing an alleged “failure” to protect Jewish students on campus.
Ramanan Raghavendran appointed chair of Penn Board of Trustees following Scott Bok resignation
Ramanan Raghavendran — who currently chairs the board of advisors of Penn's School of Arts and Sciences — will take the helm of the University's Board of Trustees following Scott Bok's resignation.
Year in Review: Penn grapples with overturn of affirmative action, evolving legacy policies
From the overturn of affirmative action to The Daily Pennsylvanian's reveal of a quiet restructuring of legacy admissions policies, Penn admissions was marked by change this year.
Penn President Liz Magill announces members of new antisemitism task force
Penn President Liz Magill named 20 community members to join the University's antisemitism task force, part of the campus-wide plan to combat antisemitism announced earlier this month.
Penn community members gather at LOVE statue for vigil mourning loss of Palestinian lives
Around 200 Penn community members attended a vigil mourning the loss of Palestinian lives on Nov. 13.
Penn fossil fuel investments violate state law, activists say in complaint to Pa. attorney general
This story is developing and will continue to be updated.
Magill says Penn will not tolerate hateful speech amid demonstrations for Israel, Palestine
President Liz Magill addressed the Penn community for a third time since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, warning that hate speech and violence are not tolerated amid recent rallies in solidarity with Israel and Palestine.
Perry World House event speakers offer context surrounding conflict between Israel, Hamas
Perry World House hosted a discussion about the historical and political context of the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Penn’s hiring of lobbyists working in fossil fuel industry draws criticism from Fossil Free Penn
Penn's employment of lobbyists who also work for fossil fuel companies have drawn criticism from student organizers involved with Fossil Free Penn.
Penn president addresses controversy surrounding on-campus Palestinian literature festival
Penn administrators addressed widespread criticism about an upcoming Palestinian literature festival being held on campus.
Philosophy professor Michael Weisberg named interim director of Perry World House
Philosophy professor Michael Weisberg has been named the interim director of Perry World House.
Three changes Penn made to its application this year — and what they mean for applicants
Penn has made several changes to its undergraduate application that will be in effect for the upcoming 2023-2024 admissions season. Here are three of the biggest, and what they mean for applicants:
Penn Daily: Wednesday, September 6th briefing
Welcome to a new episode of "Penn, Daily," presenting your daily newsletter briefing. Read the full newsletter here.
Class of 2027 Convocation to take place on Franklin Field
Convocation for the Class of 2027 will happen on Franklin Field this fall, changing from its typical location on College Green.
Overturn of affirmative action generates criticism, concern within Penn community
In the wake of the Supreme Court's rejection of affirmative action, Penn community members spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about the implications of the decision for both Penn admissions and college admissions as a whole.
Transformation and tradition: Ted Ruger’s eight years as the dean of Penn Carey Law
Former University of Pennsylvania Carey Law Dean Ted Ruger left the position on June 30, marking the end of his eight-year term.
Supreme Court overturns affirmative action in college admissions
The Supreme Court ruled against the use of race in college admissions on Thursday, overturning decades of affirmative action in higher education.
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump indicted on 37 charges in classified documents case
1968 Wharton graduate and former President Donald Trump was indicted Thursday afternoon on 37 federal criminal charges related to classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign in Twitter event with Elon Musk
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) launched his 2024 presidential campaign through a Twitter event with Elon Musk on Wednesday night.