The plan — titled “Penn Forward” — comes amid mounting external pressures and intensifying questions about the value of higher education.
9/11 10th Anniversary Issue
Penn Medicine researchers discover method to identify, prevent recurrence in breast cancer survivors
The study analyzed methods of increasing breast cancer survival rates by treating patients with either one or both study drugs.
Perry World House announces scholars, policy experts in 2025-26 visiting fellows cohort
Through workshops, guest lectures, and feedback on academic research, the fellows link tangible policymaking with Penn's academic goals.
Recent Penn studies reveal AI chatbots' emotional capacity, susceptibility to persuasion
The new Annenberg study explores how users have come to perceive chatbot companions as real people through features designed to make the bot feel like a friend, partner, or even a spouse.
Penn Medicine researchers discover method to identify, prevent recurrence in breast cancer survivors
The study analyzed methods of increasing breast cancer survival rates by treating patients with either one or both study drugs.
Perry World House announces scholars, policy experts in 2025-26 visiting fellows cohort
Through workshops, guest lectures, and feedback on academic research, the fellows link tangible policymaking with Penn's academic goals.
After previous dip, 2025 Wharton donor list rebounds as prominent names stay off
Each year, The Wharton Fund releases its Donor Honor Roll, which is primarily composed of a list of donor names and their affiliation to Penn.
Freshman Nischal Spurling shines at U.S. Open junior tournament
Competing in the junior circuit for the last time, he hopes to finish strong under the brightest lights.
Namrata Pradeep | Penn’s placement exams are meant to fail you — and that’s OK
Columnist Namrata Pradeep offers a hopeful outlook on Penn's rigorous STEM placement exams.
DP Daybreak | Penn heads housing project
Also, Wellness at Penn is warning students of increasing cases of the flu.
Mia Vesely | SEPTA cuts impact all of us
Senior columnist Mia Vesely explains how SEPTA funding cuts will impact the Penn and Philadelphia community.
Two goals from sophomore forward Romeo Dahlen sealed the victory for the Quakers in their season opener.
Penn researchers discover critical role of red blood cells in targeting blood clots
The findings marked a shift in how red blood cells have been researched, as past literature has overlooked their role in targeting blood clots.
New parking garage set for development blocks from Penn’s campus
The project’s purpose is to provide dedicated parking for the city’s new police forensic laboratory, which is moving into the neighboring 3.0 University Place.
Penn launches new scholars program to foster connection with Pa. communities
The initiative recently selected its first cohort of faculty, who will participate in “educational briefings to learn about the state’s history, political structure, and regional socio-economic differences.”
Wellness at Penn encourages flu vaccinations amid spike in cases on campus
In a recent email sent to College House residents, Wellness at Penn outlined suggested actions for students to take when sick.
Penn, City of Phila. release findings from affordable housing pilot program
A total of 301 households were randomly selected to participate in the program from the Philadelphia Housing Authority waitlists.
DP Daybreak | Penn Washington’s future
Also, a judge granted Penn’s motion to dismiss Amy Wax’s racial discrimination lawsuit.
Mariana Martinez | The cost of populism in Latin America
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez urges students to reflect on the importance of Latin American politics to understand the global political scenario.
Independence National Historical Park prepares for ‘scrutiny’ following Trump executive order
The order instructed museums and institutions to remove descriptions or depictions that “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.”


















