Trump announced the nomination on social media amid pressure from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month.
Former Penn President Liz Magill earned $4.46 million year following resignation
Her resignation from Penn came after mounting criticism over her remarks during a December 2023 congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, where she testified alongside other university leaders.
‘A huge win’: RAPUP reaches tentative agreements with Penn on workplace harassment, discrimination
Postdoctoral researcher in physiology and RAPUP bargaining committee member Geordan Stukey told the DP that negotiations with the University were “productive, but still a little disappointing.”
Penn student groups push for changes to draft open expression guidelines as feedback period closes
The online form closed Friday night — an 11-day extension, granted after community members voiced concerns that the window for comments was too short.
Former Penn President Liz Magill earned $4.46 million year following resignation
Her resignation from Penn came after mounting criticism over her remarks during a December 2023 congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, where she testified alongside other university leaders.
‘A huge win’: RAPUP reaches tentative agreements with Penn on workplace harassment, discrimination
Postdoctoral researcher in physiology and RAPUP bargaining committee member Geordan Stukey told the DP that negotiations with the University were “productive, but still a little disappointing.”
Penn celebrates Class of 2026 at Commencement ceremony reflecting on nation’s history
The ceremony featured remarks from Penn President Larry Jameson and Commencement speaker Michael Beschloss, a United States presidential scholar and best-selling author.
Former Penn employee sues University over alleged pattern of discrimination
In the complaint, Heallis’ lawyers argued that she was subject to discriminatory treatment under Associate Vice Provost for Research, Environmental Health, and Radiation Safety Maureen O’Leary.
The Graduation Issue 2026: Relive the Class of 2026’s four years at Penn
The Class of 2026 is graduating from a university that has weathered intense federal scrutiny, seen major labor organizing movements, launched new academic initiatives, and welcomed a new president.
Penn gifted $20 million to expand financial aid for middle-income families
The donation will establish the Mondre Family Initiative, which is expected to serve over 1,000 middle-income families each year.
The Graduation Issue 2026: Inside the new academic initiatives shaping student life at Penn
These changes — ranging from strategic frameworks to curriculum revisions — came amid new technological developments, mounting external pressures, and intensifying questions about the value of higher education.
How Penn is celebrating America 250
Penn centers have organized events throughout the year to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.
The Graduation Issue 2026: How Penn cultural organizations are honoring the senior class
From receptions to awards, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to graduating seniors and center leaders to learn how their communities are celebrating.
College Dean Peter Struck discusses ‘expanded possibilities’ under new curriculum in DP interview
“We should have in our curriculum a purposeful moment to really explore how cultural perspectives shape people’s ways of looking at the world,” College of Arts and Sciences Dean Peter Struck said.
Cybercrime group crashes Penn’s Canvas system, demands ransom to prevent data release
According to a message shared with deans and instructors at 5:19 p.m., Penn is “actively investigating” the breach and is “working with Instructure to restore access to Canvas as soon as possible.”
Over 300,000 Penn users affected in Canvas hack, cybercrime group claims
According to a spokesperson for the group, the hackers intend to leak the full contents of the data by May 8 unless contacted by either Instructure or the affected schools.
Penn knew Apple’s next CEO long before the world did
As he prepares to take the helm of one of the world’s largest corporations, Ternus’ former classmates, teammates, and mentors say the traits defining his career have been visible for decades.
Penn students form coalition voicing concerns on open expression guidelines
Student leaders also shared feedback on the guidelines during an April 29 meeting of the University Council.
Penn Live Arts production workers unanimously vote to unionize
The election was certified by the National Labor Relations Board on April 22.
Penn-partnered high schools still set to close despite Philadelphia School District plan revisions
The April 20 plan called for merging Robeson with Motivation High School and Lankenau with Walter B. Saul High School.



















