On Feb. 27, the union announced 77% of graduate workers participated in the vote and an overwhelming 99% voted in favor of ratifying the contract.
Federal agency files amicus brief in sexual harassment suit against Penn
The Feb. 20 brief argued in favor of adopting a negligence standard in the suit, which holds employers liable for failing to address issues of harassment in the workplace.
Penn cancels in-person classes, suspends operations for third snow day this year
Classes will not meet in-person on Feb. 23 and only essential services will remain open.
City inspectors cite violations at Penn dining locations, uncover dead mouse at 1920 Commons
The reports also included violations of accumulated dust, improper labeling, and “out of compliance” ratings for delayed hot water generation.
Federal agency files amicus brief in sexual harassment suit against Penn
The Feb. 20 brief argued in favor of adopting a negligence standard in the suit, which holds employers liable for failing to address issues of harassment in the workplace.
Penn cancels in-person classes, suspends operations for third snow day this year
Classes will not meet in-person on Feb. 23 and only essential services will remain open.
Students press Penn for greater support, clarification over potential ICE presence on campus
The students described uncertainty among members of the Penn community and called on administrators to take additional steps to share information and provide support.
The Daily Pennsylvanian tracked the group’s history on campus, from unionization to this week’s final hour negotiations.
New federal funding bill offers ‘stability’ for Penn Medicine research, expands telehealth access
House Bill 7148, signed into law on Feb. 3, offers temporary reassurance to biomedical researchers by preserving pandemic-era health care flexibilities.
Penn graduate worker stipends comparable to peer institutions under tentative pay raise
On Feb. 17, Graduate Employees Together — University of Pennsylvania and Penn administrators agreed to a $49,000 minimum annual stipend and a minimum hourly rate of $25.
Local politicians reaffirm support for Penn graduate student union after tentative agreement
The agreement, which was reached on Feb. 17, contains provisions for increased stipends and enhanced childcare and medical benefits.
The agreement comes after more than a year of negotiations between the University and the union, which represents more than 3,700 graduate workers with teaching and research positions at Penn.
Penn reports revenue and asset growth in fiscal 2025
The theme of this year’s report — “Illuminating the Endowment” — comes as a new federal tax on university endowments is scheduled to take effect in July.
Since October 2024, the University and Graduate Employees Together — University of Pennsylvania have met 45 times, bargaining on provisions over compensation, international student security, and workplace protections.
Penn Medicine’s top lawyer set to retire this June
Dobkin will be retiring from the University and Penn Medicine on June 30, marking the end of his 29-year long career at Penn.
Philadelphia orders World Cafe Live to cease operations by March, cites ‘serious’ tax violations
The Feb. 11 notice — which instructs WCL to halt all operations by March 11 — was placed by the city's Department of Revenue.
Liz Magill named Georgetown Law dean nearly three years after historic resignation from Penn
Magill’s tenure at Georgetown is set to begin this August, according to a Friday announcement.
Penn professor requested research funding from Epstein in 2012, years after his conviction
Apicella personally thanked Epstein for “indirectly” supporting some of her previous research endeavors in a Nov. 15, 2012 message.
The six working groups have submitted their recommendations to the plan’s steering committee ahead of a public release in “early 2026.”
Penn data leaked after University refused to pay $1 million ransom, hacker group says
After the ransom went unpaid, the hackers surfaced online to take credit for the attack and set the record straight.



















