Penn Board of Trustees amends bylaws to reduce board size, establish member removal process
The revisions mark the first notable bylaw reforms to the body in over a decade.
The revisions mark the first notable bylaw reforms to the body in over a decade.
A group of 40 experts contributed to the work through the National Academy of Medicine’s Culture of Health Program, where Villarruel chairs the Program Advisory Committee.
In the recent filing, Wax alleged that Penn violated her academic freedom by imposing disciplinary measures for her comments on race.
In a response to the suit, Penn wrote that it has “cooperated extensively with the EEOC, providing over 100 documents, totaling nearly 900 pages.”
A group of 40 experts contributed to the work through the National Academy of Medicine’s Culture of Health Program, where Villarruel chairs the Program Advisory Committee.
In the recent filing, Wax alleged that Penn violated her academic freedom by imposing disciplinary measures for her comments on race.
The document was originally sent to Penn on Oct. 1 and laid forth guidelines that would govern the University’s admissions, pricing, and hiring practices.
At the time of publication, the updated page stated that the investigation is still ongoing and a “precise number” of records could not be determined.
The Nov. 7 resolutions — all passed unanimously — elected new trustee members and appointed positions across the graduate schools, Penn Medicine, and University advisory boards.
In an interview with the DP, a member of AAUP-Penn said that the OREI did not attend a follow-up meeting on Nov. 3 with the faculty group to hear and respond to questions outlined in the report.
The new model — titled “Future of Funding” — was first developed by OSA during the 2023-24 academic year.
The documents — which were published on Nov. 1 by individuals claiming responsibility for the security breach — included talking points on a variety of controversial issues involving the University.
Black Wharton members and alumni described the group’s history on campus and plans for the future in speeches at the gathering.
The event featured a range of speakers, including faculty, students, and researchers from Penn.
Rowan will conclude his time as chair on June 30, 2026, ending a nine-year tenure in the role.
Centered on the Jewish American experience, the event featured a cocktail hour, dinner and program that culminated in Gutmann’s acceptance of the award and remarks.
Due to the shutdown, the Department of Agriculture paused over $366 million of monthly food assistance benefits in Pennsylvania for November, affecting nearly 2 million state residents.
The two projects include a redesign to the Class of 1920 Commons and a multi-purpose addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
The initiatives were organized by faculty members in an effort to break down barriers between the faculty and staff of Penn’s 12 graduate schools.
The fund comprises over 8,800 individual endowments and provided nearly $1.1 billion in annual budgetary support for the University during the 2025 fiscal year.