9/11 10Th Anniversary Issue
Former Penn President Amy Gutmann to receive award honoring her contributions to Jewish Americans
The award will be presented at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History's gala on Nov. 5.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Is Penn training robots or good hires?
Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture is training students to sacrifice originality in order to secure prestigious jobs.
DP Daybreak | Penn hires ex-Trump advisor as lobbyist
Also, Penn postdocs and research assistants will vote to unionize.
Union election for Penn postdocs and research associates set for mid-July
The upcoming election on July 16 and 17 at Houston Hall will determine whether over 1,000 eligible postdocs and research associates will be represented by RAPUP.
Penn retains top D.C. lobbying firm with former Trump advisor amid federal funding dispute
Penn’s team at BGR Group consists of four high-ranking lobbyists — including one former appointee from President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump’s first administration.
Fulbright scholarship board resigns amid 'unlawful' federal funding rollback
In its resignation statement, the board expressed concerns that the State Department's actions are "unlawful and damage the integrity of this storied program and America’s credibility abroad."
Penn Athletics names Kayla Storrs as Head of Community Engagement and Wellbeing
Storrs' appointment is a collaboration between Wellness at Penn and the Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletes.
World Cafe Live to remain open as workers walk off in protest of new management
Workers at the University City music venue walked out in protest of an "unacceptable level of hostility and mismanagement” from new CEO Joseph Callahan on June 11.
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.