From the Oval Office to courtrooms, several Penn alumni made national headlines this year — repeatedly tying the University to high-profile controversies.
Year in Review: Here’s what Jameson accomplished during the start of his permanent tenure
Jameson has sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian on three separate occasions this year, outlining his vision for the University’s future and role within higher education.
Senior Penn administrator ‘toasted’ to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to document
Penn’s Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives David Asch was referenced in a 2015 email exchange between his high school classmate and Epstein — Asch’s former teacher.
Year in Review: Wave of campus labor organizing gains momentum, brings one new union to Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a timeline of union efforts on and around campus over the last year.
Year in Review: Here’s what Jameson accomplished during the start of his permanent tenure
Jameson has sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian on three separate occasions this year, outlining his vision for the University’s future and role within higher education.
Senior Penn administrator ‘toasted’ to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to document
Penn’s Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives David Asch was referenced in a 2015 email exchange between his high school classmate and Epstein — Asch’s former teacher.
Penn Hillel shares results of student survey on Jewish campus experiences
The survey results indicated that 85% of respondents said they experienced, heard about, or witnessed “something antisemitic” at Penn.
During the Nov. 24 conversation, Jameson addressed the University’s relationship with the federal government, and highlighted the role that campus stakeholders play in Penn’s financial and institutional future.
Penn withdraws motion to reassign EEOC lawsuit, citing federal judge resignation
The University attributed its decision to withdraw the motion to Goldberg's retirement in September. adding that the case the justice dismissed is currently on appeal.
Penn motions for judge reassignment in EEOC lawsuit, citing judicial efficiency
The Dec. 2 motion requested that the case be reassigned to federal judge Mitchell Goldberg, who previously dismissed an antisemitism lawsuit against Penn in June.
Penn is in the process of notifying individuals whose personal information was compromised by the incident, according to a University spokesperson.
Education Department launches new foreign funding disclosure portal for universities
The agency initiated an investigation into Penn in May for “reports of inaccurate and untimely foreign funding disclosures.”
According to a Dec. 1 announcement from Penn Admissions, 112 students were accepted through the program, which allows low-income students to apply early to selective institutions free of charge.
Federal plan to cap nursing student loans could deter enrollment, Penn Nursing School dean warns
In a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, Villarruel wrote that the changes are likely to discourage applicants from pursuing professional education in the nursing field.
Penn UMOJA condemns physical assault of Black student, urges 'highest possible' sanctions
UMOJA provided a list of demands for the University, including imposing the “highest possible” sanctions on the suspect and offering support resources to the victim.
Hundreds of Penn affiliates sign petition against lawsuit seeking names of Jewish employees, students
The petition supports the University’s refusal to submit information related to Jewish employees’ discrimination complaints, Jewish-related campus groups’ membership lists, and Jewish Studies Program employee names.
Penn sees slight rise in international student enrollment despite national downturn
The Department of State–sponsored Open Doors report, which surveyed nearly 3,000 U.S. colleges and universities, ranked Penn 19th in international student enrollment.
The debate followed a structured format that included opening statements, timed issue rounds, audience questions, and votes to determine which organization presented the strongest argument for each topic.
Penn institutes mandatory information security training for all employees following data breach
All Penn faculty and staff — including student workers and postdoctoral students — will be required to complete the training.
Penn lecturer Buzz Bissinger served as uncredited collaborator on Sen. John Fetterman’s memoir
"Unfettered” chronicles Fetterman’s political career and lifelong struggles with mental health, including his six-week stay in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for clinical depression in 2023.



















