Earth Week — running from April 21-27 — aims to get students and the broader Penn community actively involved in cross-disciplinary events that educate and encourage action.

The letter urged Jameson to resist the federal government's “assaults” on American colleges and universities.

In three separate requests for comment — regarding NIH funding, visa revocations, and a $175 million funding freeze — a spokesperson for the Mayor declined to comment, redirecting the DP to Penn.

Also, the DP analyzed how Penn’s institutional neutrality policy has affected its response to federal actions.

Across the Ivy League, many of Penn’s seven peer institutions also have policies of institutional neutrality, yet some have taken markedly different public stances in criticizing the Trump administration. 

The April 23 orders outlined a series of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns over foreign influence in academic institutions and the quality of education provided by accredited universities. 

Associate Director of Prevention Education and Programming at Penn Violence Prevention Julie Hastings said that the project — which was hosted on April 22 — helped show “survival stories in an anonymous way that was difficult to ignore.”

The conversation — with 1949 College graduate and Holocaust survivor Michael Katz — concluded with a memorial candle-lighting ceremony and a group prayer.

According to a recently filed disclosure, Penn lobbied the federal government on multiple issues including National Institutes of Health funding, research, graduate medical education, and general matters pertaining to higher education and international students.

The April 10 announcement noted that, beginning in July, SEPTA will cut service by 45% and implement a 21.5% fare increase. 

Bergman and Kathwari talked about how hate manifests itself in different forms, and how business leaders have a unique responsibility to counter it.

Also, Penn President Larry Jameson signed a letter calling on the federal government to respect the independence of higher education institutions.

Awarded annually in life sciences, mathematics, and fundamental physics, each prize includes a $3 million award. 

On April 21, Penn updated its “SEVIS Termination FAQ” website to address additional topics including public safety, academics, and housing for individuals who have been impacted by SEVIS terminations.

The April 22 letter from the American Association of Colleges and Universities was co-signed by 150 university presidents and higher education leaders from across the country.

The closure — which is expected to be completed within 30 days, affecting 3,000 workers and nearly 75,000 patients — comes after Penn Medicine offered a $5 million cash influx to assume two of the system’s leases.

Also, the DP compiled five takeaways from last week’s interview with Penn President Larry Jameson.