Also, Penn Medicine is working to open a school in Dubai.
Sara Bachman reappointed to second term as SP2 dean
Bachman’s term extension, which pends approval by the Board of Trustees, comes amid divided student opinions on her performance.
Penn receives $21 million alumni donation for Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, Morris Arboretum
The legacy gift will be directed to the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, Rare Judaica Acquisitions Endowment Fund in Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens.
Penn Leads the Vote holds voter registration drive on Locust Walk for National Voter Registration Day
The last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania is Oct. 20. Election day this year will take place on Nov. 4.
Sara Bachman reappointed to second term as SP2 dean
Bachman’s term extension, which pends approval by the Board of Trustees, comes amid divided student opinions on her performance.
Penn receives $21 million alumni donation for Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, Morris Arboretum
The legacy gift will be directed to the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, Rare Judaica Acquisitions Endowment Fund in Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens.
Penn experts link political violence to misinformation, polarization after Charlie Kirk assassination
In today’s political environment, faculty members argued, isolated acts of violence can reverberate far beyond those directly involved — and foster distrust in public institutions while deepening polarization.
DP Daybreak | New SAC funding model prompts stress
Also, a New York court dropped terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione.
New York court drops terrorism charges against 2020 Penn graduate, murder suspect Luigi Mangione
The terrorism charges levied against Mangione were among the most serious counts he faced and carried a sentence of life without parole.
Penn names Rachel Wenrick as inaugural executive director of the arts
Wenrick will provide leadership and operational coordination across Penn’s arts programming.
Wharton professor Diana Robertson named Penn First Plus faculty co-director
Robertson formerly served as vice dean and director of the Wharton Undergraduate Division, and has been a member of the school's standing faculty since 2008.
Free speech nonprofit criticizes Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s ‘uniquely dangerous’ influence at Penn
The Sept. 16 report from FIRE labeled Shapiro’s sway at Penn as a form of unprecedented government overreach.
Penn students say new club funding model has caused ‘immeasurable stress’ for campus organizations
The changes follow nearly two years of collaboration between student leaders and administrators in the Office of Student Affairs.
DP Daybreak | Wharton launches new degree
Also, CURF hosted its 2025 Fall Research Expo yesterday.
Penn LDI announces new research program to improve primary care for older adults
The Sept. 15 announcement stated that the Research Initiative on Improving Primary Care for Older Adults partner with Humana’s health services brand CenterWell.
AI platforms display considerable variance in judging hate speech, Annenberg School study finds
The researchers tested seven models — including those developed by OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Google — and found that the models display inconsistencies when identifying and evaluating hate speech.
Penn faculty biotech startup launches trial for advanced cancer immunotherapy
The startup — BlueWhale Bio, which was founded in September 2023 — was created to advance and improve cell therapy production and raised $18 million in seed financing.
Over 350 Penn undergraduates present research projects at CURF Fall Research Expo
The projects — which were displayed from 5-7 p.m. at Houston Hall — ranged in topics from bone health among children to artificial intelligence literacy.
Penn Art Collection launches art lending program for on-campus students
With 38 original artworks available students can fill an “art match” form to be paired with one piece for the 2025-26 academic year.
Wharton launches Master of Science degree in quantitative finance funded by historic donation
Jacobs’s gift — the largest single contribution in school history — will support the new Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs Master of Science in Quantitative Finance program.


















