Guest columnists Carolyn Marvin, Diana Mutz, and Robin Pemantle suggest that University administration plans to roll out the new Open Expression Guidelines without a mandated open hearing for the Penn community, thus violating Penn’s own process.
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Four Penn Medicine studies to be honored with national clinical research award
From projects examining healthcare initiative impacts to groundbreaking medical developments, the forum — which annually recognizes ten research accomplishments in the United States — will acknowledge Penn Med’s innovative researchers.
City councilmembers to introduce legislation restricting ICE operations in Philadelphia
If passed, the legislation would prohibit federal immigration officers from obscuring their identity and prohibit city agencies from cooperating with ICE.
Penn extends course selection deadline following two-day suspension of University operations
The deadline — initially set for Jan. 27 — marks the final opportunity for students to add additional courses to their schedule.
Four Penn Medicine studies to be honored with national clinical research award
From projects examining healthcare initiative impacts to groundbreaking medical developments, the forum — which annually recognizes ten research accomplishments in the United States — will acknowledge Penn Med’s innovative researchers.
City councilmembers to introduce legislation restricting ICE operations in Philadelphia
If passed, the legislation would prohibit federal immigration officers from obscuring their identity and prohibit city agencies from cooperating with ICE.
‘Deprived of time’: Penn Carey Law students sign letter criticizing accelerated job recruitment
Student representatives at Penn Carey Law outlined concerns over the compromised quality of legal education, increased pressures to choose careers, and significant strains on legal recruitment teams.
Cross Wasilewski steps up big
Cross Wasilewski is having a stellar season while embracing his new role on the team.
ICE doesn’t belong in our cities
Senior Columnist Mia Vesely calls out the actions of ICE officers and urges students to know their rights.
Quaker Nation | Winter break for Penn athletes
Also, listen to the Quaker Nation podcast with Michael Zanoni.
DP Daybreak | Inside Penn faculty’s undergrad education
Also, the DP asked Penn students how they spent their snow day.
Here’s where your professors went to school before teaching at Penn
The DP’s analysis accounted for approximately 97% of the University’s professors — excluding lecturers, emeritus faculty, and administrators without professorial positions.
Independence National Park dismantles slavery exhibits following Trump directive
On Thursday, Independence Park employees began removing all displays at the memorial honoring the nine people enslaved by George Washington.
Bundled up and building snowmen: How Penn students made the most of their snow day
“It was so special to take advantage of such a cherished tradition,” one student wrote while describing his experience sledding at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Penn Vet study reveals trained dogs can detect canine cancer
The dogs were trained to detect the chemical signatures of hemangiosarcoma, a common and aggressive cancer typically diagnosed in dogs at advanced stages.
Penn Vet develops $94 million laboratory for Chester County campus
The two-story building, coined the Penn Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, is expected to span 63,000 square feet.
The nickel and diming of graduate student workers
Columnist Kamau Louis argues that the Penn administration must pass a contract with graduate student workers in order to avoid disaster.
Penn men’s tennis is gearing up for a potentially great season
The trust-the-process spirit has settled onto Penn, but will we see the results this season?
University operations remain suspended as Philadelphia snow emergency continues
The Jan. 26 decision was communicated through a UPennAlert at 8 p.m. on Monday, as hazardous conditions persist throughout the Philadelphia area following Sunday’s winter storm.
Federal agency accuses Penn of obstructing antisemitism probe, staging ‘relentless’ PR campaign
The Monday brief came almost a week after Penn asserted that the EEOC’s subpoena requesting information about Jewish students and faculty should not be enforced.



















