LIVE UPDATES: Day one of the 2025 Penn Relays
The April 23 orders outlined a series of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns over foreign influence in academic institutions and the quality of education provided by accredited universities.
Associate Director of Prevention Education and Programming at Penn Violence Prevention Julie Hastings said that the project — which was hosted on April 22 — helped show “survival stories in an anonymous way that was difficult to ignore.”
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.
The April 23 orders outlined a series of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns over foreign influence in academic institutions and the quality of education provided by accredited universities.
Associate Director of Prevention Education and Programming at Penn Violence Prevention Julie Hastings said that the project — which was hosted on April 22 — helped show “survival stories in an anonymous way that was difficult to ignore.”
The conversation — with 1949 College graduate and Holocaust survivor Michael Katz — concluded with a memorial candle-lighting ceremony and a group prayer.
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.
The April 10 announcement noted that, beginning in July, SEPTA will cut service by 45% and implement a 21.5% fare increase.
Bergman and Kathwari talked about how hate manifests itself in different forms, and how business leaders have a unique responsibility to counter it.
These four freshmen have had stellar performances in their events this year.
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.
The nearly 130-year tradition teems with rich Black culture on and off the track.
The Penn Relay Carnival has brought millions to Franklin Field during its existence.
A licensed pilot, record-breaking sprinter, and now a heavyweight rower at Penn, Sylak has never followed the typical route.
Columnist Lindsay Muneton comments on the self-promotion mentality that Penn fosters within its students, discussing its pros and cons.
Columnist Namrata Pradeep argues that if Luigi Mangione receives the death penalty, we can kiss goodbye our right to a fair trial.
Also, Penn President Larry Jameson signed a letter calling on the federal government to respect the independence of higher education institutions.
Awarded annually in life sciences, mathematics, and fundamental physics, each prize includes a $3 million award.