The Graduation Issue 2026: 2025-26 Year in Review
Labor organizing was one of the year’s defining campus issues.
Labor organizing was one of the year’s defining campus issues.
Since 2022, Penn has allocated over $1 billion to renovation costs.
Penn centers have organized events throughout the year to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.
These changes — ranging from strategic frameworks to curriculum revisions — came amid new technological developments, mounting external pressures, and intensifying questions about the value of higher education.
Since 2022, Penn has allocated over $1 billion to renovation costs.
Penn centers have organized events throughout the year to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.
From receptions to awards, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to graduating seniors and center leaders to learn how their communities are celebrating.
The Daily Pennsylvanian's graduating seniors look back on their successes, setbacks, and all the moments that defined their time at Penn.
Former News Editor Ben Binday reflects on his time at the DP.
Former Assignments Editor Ella Sohn reflects on her time at the DP.
Former Business Manager Zain Qureshi reflects on his time at the DP.
Former Copy Editor Charlotte Bott reflects on her time at the DP.
Former Sports Editor Sean McKeown reflects on his time at the DP.
Former 34th Street Magazine Print Managing Editor Jules Lingenfelter reflects on her time at the DP.
Former administration desk editor Elea Castiglione reflects on her time at the DP.
Former columnist Mia Vesely reflects on her time at the DP.
Former Editorial Board chair Sangitha Aiyer reflects on her time at the DP.
Former Executive Editor Diamy Wang reflects on her time at the DP.
Former Social Media Editor Jada Eible Hargro reflects on her time at the DP.
Former Sports Editor Vivian Yao reflects on her time at the DP.