9/11 10Th Anniversary Issue
Penn announces two new vice provost positions for graduate and undergraduate education
The new positions, which are both set to begin on July 1, will assume many of the University's administrative and oversight responsibilities.
College of Arts and Sciences to pilot new curriculum for first-year students
The pilot program seeks to prepare College students for "any field that requires independent thinking, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex problems and learn from different viewpoints."
Mike Murphy, all-time winningest coach of Penn men’s lacrosse, let go after 16 seasons
Murphy boasted 109 wins and 10 Ivy tournament appearances during his time with the Red and Blue.
Ananya Karthik | Dear Penn, please don’t swallow me whole
Columnist Ananya Karthik reflects on the anticipation of starting at Penn and the rush to keep up.
NJ guard Ethan Lin, third highest-rated recruit in modern era, commits to Penn men’s basketball
Lin, who hails from Montgomery, N.J., is the 24-ranked point guard in the class of 2026.
University email advises Penn community to stay indoors amid record-high temperatures
In the June 22 email, administrators urged the Penn community to "find a cool place for relief" from the severe heat conditions and conserve energy on campus.
Federal judge denies Amy Wax a preliminary injunction in her breach of contract case against Penn
The opinion came after Wax filed a motion in March seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent the University from implementing sanctions against her.
DP Daybreak | Sitting down with Kathleen Brown
Also, the Department of State resumed student visa interviews.
Penn women's lacrosse midfielder Anna Brandt to represent Team USA at PALA Championship
The all-time leading scorer is honored and excited to potentially bring home a gold.
Meet Kathleen Brown, the historian at the helm of the Faculty Senate
Brown, who teaches the history of gender and race in early America, will serve as chair for the 2025-26 academic year. She characterized her role as an opportunity to “reinvigorate the democratic process” at Penn.
Mritika Senthil | Stop applying to consulting internships
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how consulting recruitment turns looking impressive into the job itself.
State Department resumes student visa interviews, implements social media evaluations
Student visa interviews — which were paused by the federal government in May — will resume as international students prepare to enter the country.
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 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.