9/11 10Th Anniversary Issue
Derrick Wood named Penn’s next Chief of Police
Wood served as interim chief of police since Williams’ departure and will continue to oversee crime prevention, law enforcement, and safety education on and off campus.
Here’s what you should know about Penn’s FY26 operating budget
The budget — authored by Penn Vice President of Budget Planning and Analysis Trevor Lewis — forecasts $17.7 billion in expenses and $18.1 billion in revenue for Penn.
Wharton graduate, longtime Penn donor Leonard Lauder dies at 92
Lauder, who co-founded the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies, made multiple high-profile contributions to the arts, medical research, and academia throughout his career.
Penn women’s volleyball head coach Meredith Schamun resigns, takes job at University of Illinois
The 2024 season marked the Quakers’ first victory over rival Princeton in 10 years.
Quaker Nation | Kampton Kam makes history again
Read about Sarah Miller, the NCAA Track Championships, and more.
High-flying Kam, four other Penn track and field athletes earn All-American status at NCAA Championships
Kampton Kam, Ryan Matulonis, Dylan Throop, Alex Sadikov, and Angeludi Asaah all earned honors in Eugene, Ore.
U.S. House-passed budget could cause 51,000 preventable deaths annually, Penn researchers find
The analysis projects that the bill’s combined changes — ranging from declines in insurance rates to the loss of minimum nursing home staffing requirements — could dramatically raise mortality nationwide.
Sophomore guard Sarah Miller finds success from Philadelphia to Japan
In her first game of the Aichi Cup against Chinese Taipei, Miller led the team in scoring with 12 points.
Letter from the Editors | Condemning the attacks on student press freedom at Columbia University
The Daily Pennsylvanian condemns the recent attacks on student press at Columbia University and endorses the Columbia Daily Spectator in its demands for change.
DP Daybreak | Trustee meeting takeaways
Also, Penn had a 4.9% acceptance rate for the Class of 2029.
Amid federal uncertainty, here’s what Penn’s Board of Trustees discussed at their spring meeting
The heightened scrutiny that Penn and universities across the country have experienced over the past six months echoed throughout the Trustees’ discussions.
Carolyn Vaziri | The private penal colony 200 miles from Locust Walk
Guest columnist Carolyn Vaziri argues that private prison companies such as GEO Group are eroding fundamental human rights.
Penn announces 4.9% acceptance rate for Class of 2029 in most selective year on record
Out of the 72,544 students who applied to Penn, 3,530 applicants were accepted, marking a 4.9% acceptance rate.
Jeffrey Cooper, Penn’s top government affairs official, to retire from role
Cooper’s retirement— announced on Friday during a meeting of Penn’s Board of Trustees — is the latest in a string of departures among the highest positions at Penn.
Trump budget proposal calls for 15% Department of Education funding cut, financial aid reduction
These additions were announced on June 2 — a month after the initial proposal — and include significant reductions to Federal Pell Grants and the Federal Work-Study program.
Former Penn swimmers continue legal fight against Univ. over Lia Thomas’ athletic participation
Former NCAA swimmers opposing the inclusion of trans athletes in sports teams aligning with their gender identity, including Riley Gaines and Paula Scanlan, have criticized decisions made by university officials.
RAPUP rally criticizes Penn’s ‘union-busting’ tactics, calls for vote outside Board of Trustees meeting
At the June 12 demonstration speakers advocated for the RAPUP’s right to “unionize for better healthcare, international protections, and higher pay.”
Here’s how Penn is celebrating Juneteenth this year
Campus organizations — including the African American Resource Center, Penn Museum, and Penn Libraries — have planned community-focused events to commemorate Juneteenth through the third week of June.
Philadelphia Eagles owner donates $50 million to Penn Med, CHOP for autism research center
The institute intends to “drive discoveries with transformative impact for those living with autism spectrum disorder," according to a CHOP press release.