Columnist Judah Blitstein explores the depths of Philadelphia’s food scene — and how Penn’s billions are making it worse.

Also, Penn Vet is studying how wildlife adapt to urbanized environments.

Columnist Kamau Louis argues that CHOP’s proposed parking garage could upend the quality of life for many in Grays Ferry.

In a talk hosted by the National Association for Business Economics, Smetters detailed that his research has determined tariffs damage the economy and will not reduce the deficit.

With less than a week remaining before the Oct. 20 deadline for universities to provide feedback on the draft document, The Daily Pennsylvanian examined the potential University-wide implications of signing it.

The statements call on Penn to hold the students in the video accountable for their actions, publicly acknowledge the video, and reaffirm its commitment to supporting and protecting Black students.   

The document was drafted in partnership with student representatives from six of the eight other universities initially approached with the federal government’s proposed higher education compact.

Supported by the National Governors Association, the project seeks to help determine policy outcomes surrounding restricting phone use. 

The forum featured comments from Penn leadership and Philadelphia officials on construction, workforce development, and strategies for the growth of local businesses, while the following expo highlighted 51 local suppliers.

The initiative aims to study how wildlife adapts to highly developed environments and how urbanization affects animals’ daily activity.

Columnist Charlotte Pulica explains the importance of unlearning past habits in order to succeed at Penn.

Columnist Gloria Oladejo argues that Penn's residential system limits the number of students who want to live on campus.

Also, the University urged the federal government to revise international student visa policies.

Mann attributed the departure from his vice provost role to tension between his science policy advocacy work and Penn’s institutional neutrality policy. He remains a professor at Penn, and is the director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media.

The proposed policy would abolish the “duration of status” period — which allows international students to stay in the United States through the length of their academic program.

According to English faculty members, the decision to end the nearly 40-year-old program was made abruptly by Penn Abroad at the start of the fall 2025 semester. 

His appointment follows the departure of former Deputy Provost Beth Winkelstein in August, who previously led the implementation process.