Several former Penn swimmers expressed their support for the Department of Education’s recent finding that deemed Penn in violation of Title IX and demanded further governmental action.
Here’s what Penn student political groups think about Trump’s higher education policies
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with four politically oriented student groups to discuss campus sentiments in response to recent federal actions.
DP Daybreak | Penn Jewish community reacts to federal actions
Also, Penn faculty and students expressed concerns about the potential implications of Trump’s proposal to narrow Fulbright scholarships.
Six key takeaways from the DP's interview with former Board of Trustees chair Scott Bok
Here are six key moments from the DP’s 90-minute conversation with former Board of Trustees chair Scott Bok.
Here’s what Penn student political groups think about Trump’s higher education policies
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with four politically oriented student groups to discuss campus sentiments in response to recent federal actions.
DP Daybreak | Penn Jewish community reacts to federal actions
Also, Penn faculty and students expressed concerns about the potential implications of Trump’s proposal to narrow Fulbright scholarships.
Perelman School of Medicine, Drexel launch new elective in the medical humanities
The course — which enrolls 30 students from both schools — is the first cross-medical school collaborative pilot elective between the Perelman School of Medicine and Drexel’s College of Medicine.
Penn launches new research support tools amid federal funding changes
The tools are intended to help researchers assess the risk of their grant proposals, collaborate with other researchers, and seek out global funding opportunities.
‘A travesty’: Penn faculty, alumni express concern over proposed Fulbright scholarship funding cut
The Trump administration outlined a more than 50% reduction of the State Department budget, a restriction of Fulbright grants to students pursuing master's-level studies related to national security.
Jewish members of the Penn community react to recent federal actions targeting higher education
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students and faculty about their reactions to recent federal policies targeting higher education institutions.
Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director
Wallander will be responsible for the programmatic leadership and operational management of Penn Washington, a newly launched initiative that establishes a physical hub for Penn in Washington.
DP Daybreak | Scott Bok talks book, attacks on Penn
Also, the Department of Education issued demands to Penn after finding that the University violated Title IX.
Nearly three months after funding cuts to research were announced, the DP spoke to faculty members and researchers about the effects the federal actions have had on their colleagues and employees.
Penn professors co-author article examining pandemic mental health disparities across demographics
The paper “uniquely uses a disaster risk management framework to examine mental health disparities, offering key insights for future disaster preparedness and response.”
Wharton considers relocating San Francisco campus as current lease nears expiration
According to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle, real estate market participants confirmed that The Wharton School has “outgrown” its current lease.
Department of Education issues demands to Penn after finding University violated Title IX
The April 28 announcement includes a “Resolution Agreement” from the Office of Civil Rights that gives Penn 10 days to “voluntarily” enact three demands.
Bok reflected on the events that led to his departure, the forthcoming release of his book, and the federal government’s campaign against higher education — which he said “started at Penn.”
DP Daybreak | Students criticize Writing Seminars
Also, the federal government reinstated the visas and immigration statuses of all seven Penn affiliates whose statuses had previously been terminated.
Meet three students from the incoming Perelman School of Medicine class
Perelman School of Medicine released its 2024-2025 admissions cycle acceptances for the incoming class of 2029 in early March.
Penn settles lawsuit over MOVE bombing remains
The lawsuit, filed in Philadelphia’s Common Pleas Court, alleged that Penn improperly kept remains belonging to Dotson’s 14-year-old sister Katricia, who was killed alongside her younger sister Zanetta and nine others.

















