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NIH restores Penn research grants following federal court order, termination appeal
Some reinstatements were awarded following the appeal process, while others were mandated by federal court rulings.
Penn named in lawsuit accusing top universities of using early decision admissions to inflate prices
The lawsuit argues that the early decision admission process disadvantages students because colleges are not given an incentive to provide those who are accepted with increased financial aid.
Penn Carey Law to close office of equal opportunity and engagement
The closure is the latest in a series of moves contributing to a widespread rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the University.
Housing Initiative at Penn looks to confront Philadelphia’s affordable housing crisis
The University initiative, which is run out of PennPraxis — the applied research arm of the Weitzman School of Design — studies housing conditions in Philadelphia to advise policymakers.
Penn sues drug manufacturers, pharmacy intermediaries over alleged insulin price-fixing scheme
Penn argues that PBMs — which serve as intermediaries between drugmakers, insurers, and pharmacies — have misused their connection to drugmakers to keep prices high.
Federal judge stays former Penn swimmers’ Title IX lawsuit pending ruling in similar case
The remaining defendants — Penn and the NCAA — will await a ruling in Gaines v. NCAA, a similar suit filed in a Georgia federal district court.
Former executive director of Fels Institute among voters suing to end Pa. closed primaries
Former executive director of Penn’s Fels Institute of Government David Thornburgh and 1987 Penn Carey Law graduate Michael Smerconish are among the group of voters who brought the case.
New Penn Police chief talks goals for community safety, department culture in DP interview
Ahead of his first year in the role, Wood named safety, community partnerships, and officer morale as his priorities in an interview with the DP.
Residents, city councilmember criticize Mason on Chestnut’s ‘deplorable’ conditions amid utility shutdown
Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier described the current situation as "one nightmare after another" in a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Penn faculty, policy experts reflect on Trump-era shifts in U.S. health care policies
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with University public health experts and legal scholars to understand the impact of recent policies — including the effects of restricted Medicaid eligibility on immigrant populations.
Judge considers halting former Penn swimmers’ Title IX lawsuit, dismisses Ivy League as defendant
Pending a decision on whether Harvard will be dismissed from the lawsuit, the court will either call the remaining three defendants for further arguments or stay the case while awaiting a ruling in a similar suit.
Penn’s Title VI office reflects on progress, programming in six months since opening
OREI opened in December 2024 in response to rising incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other religious biases on Penn’s campus.
‘Kissing the Trump ring’: Penn faculty condemn University's Title IX settlement
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with members of Penn's faculty who criticized the decision — while several acknowledged the difficult situation the University faced.
Penn alum Sharif Street launches congressional campaign after Dwight Evans announces retirement
Street's July 1 campaign website launch followed a June 30 press release in which Evans announced that he would not seek re-election after having held the position since 2016.
Here’s what to know about Penn’s Title IX resolution agreement
After announcing a resolution with the Department of Education on July 1 to settle an investigation into Title IX violations, Penn has begun complying with the federal government’s outlined requirements.
Penn’s ‘goodwill’ talks with Washington paved the way to a settlement, officials say
Senior government officials told The Daily Pennsylvanian that Penn had been involved in closed-door negotiations in Washington for months — ultimately leading to Monday’s resolution agreement.
As it happened: Penn recoups $175 million in frozen funds after securing Title IX resolution
The funding restoration comes after Penn entered a resolution agreement with the Trump administration on Monday, complying with all three Title IX demands issued by the federal government.
Penn complies with Education Department demands in Title IX resolution agreement
The University will additionally issue a public statement specifying that Penn athletics “will adopt biology-based definitions for the words ‘male’ and ‘female’ pursuant to Title IX and consistent with President Trump’s Executive Orders.”
House Judiciary Committee subpoenas Penn for documents in ongoing price-fixing investigation
The July 1 subpoena was addressed to Penn President Larry Jameson and asked for documents relating to Penn’s tuition pricing practices and communications with peer institutions.