Across the Ivy League, many of Penn’s seven peer institutions also have policies of institutional neutrality, yet some have taken markedly different public stances in criticizing the Trump administration.
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Penn spent $250,000 lobbying federal government in first quarter of 2025, most in 25 years
According to a recently filed disclosure, Penn lobbied the federal government on multiple issues including National Institutes of Health funding, research, graduate medical education, and general matters pertaining to higher education and international students.
SEPTA announces fare increase, service reduction in response to increasing financial challenges
The April 10 announcement noted that, beginning in July, SEPTA will cut service by 45% and implement a 21.5% fare increase.
Penn Hillel hosts Holocaust survivor in Remembrance Day event
The conversation — with 1949 College graduate and Holocaust survivor Michael Katz — concluded with a memorial candle-lighting ceremony and a group prayer.
Penn spent $250,000 lobbying federal government in first quarter of 2025, most in 25 years
According to a recently filed disclosure, Penn lobbied the federal government on multiple issues including National Institutes of Health funding, research, graduate medical education, and general matters pertaining to higher education and international students.
SEPTA announces fare increase, service reduction in response to increasing financial challenges
The April 10 announcement noted that, beginning in July, SEPTA will cut service by 45% and implement a 21.5% fare increase.
Perry World House event invites CEOs to discuss role of business community in combating hate
Bergman and Kathwari talked about how hate manifests itself in different forms, and how business leaders have a unique responsibility to counter it.
Strong first impressions: Freshman Quakers to watch at the Penn Relays
These four freshmen have had stellar performances in their events this year.
Kevin Sullivan inducted into the 2025 Penn Relays Hall of Fame
Among these inductees is Kevin Sullivan, who recounts his time in the Relays as a distance medley runner.
Townsend’s faith, grit, and guidance have garnered her multiple track and field accolades.
Penn Relays has a legacy of Black excellence
The nearly 130-year tradition teems with rich Black culture on and off the track.
Five milestones in Penn Relays attendance
The Penn Relay Carnival has brought millions to Franklin Field during its existence.
Land, air, and sea: sophomore heavyweight rower RJ Sylak’s uncharted path to success
A licensed pilot, record-breaking sprinter, and now a heavyweight rower at Penn, Sylak has never followed the typical route.
Lindsay Muneton ⎹ The art of self-promotion: Penn practice or plague?
Columnist Lindsay Muneton comments on the self-promotion mentality that Penn fosters within its students, discussing its pros and cons.
Namrata Pradeep | Execution for an agenda
Columnist Namrata Pradeep argues that if Luigi Mangione receives the death penalty, we can kiss goodbye our right to a fair trial.
DP Daybreak | Penn updates guidance for international students
Also, Penn President Larry Jameson signed a letter calling on the federal government to respect the independence of higher education institutions.
Penn researchers awarded Breakthrough Prize for work at Large Hadron Collider
Awarded annually in life sciences, mathematics, and fundamental physics, each prize includes a $3 million award.
Teenage phenom Quincy Wilson set to return to the 2025 Penn Relays
The 2024 Paris Olympic gold medalist will represent the Bullis School after recording the meet’s fastest-ever high school 400m split last year.
Professional athletes to keep an eye on at the 2025 Penn Relays
This year’s edition of the Penn Relay Carnival offers another stacked lineup filled with Olympians.
Penn motions to dismiss Title IX lawsuit filed by three former Penn swimmers
The three swimmers first sued Penn, Harvard, the Ivy League, and the NCAA in February.



















