How Penn’s controversies became a lightning rod for national political discourse
The University has attracted attention in debates around elite influence, free expression, and the role of higher education in society.
The University has attracted attention in debates around elite influence, free expression, and the role of higher education in society.
As Election Day approaches, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Penn political groups about the importance of the 2024 election and what they believe is at stake.
The report by the United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce includes the committee’s findings from its yearlong investigation of several higher education institutions, including Penn.
Krajewski reflected on the disadvantages he faced while attending Penn as a low-income student of color, and how he plans to combat those inequities as a policymaker.
As Election Day approaches, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Penn political groups about the importance of the 2024 election and what they believe is at stake.
The report by the United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce includes the committee’s findings from its yearlong investigation of several higher education institutions, including Penn.
The statement marks Penn's first official comment since the Oct. 18 search, while both external and internal pressure continues to mount on University administrators for it.
At the sold-out event, which was the first Authors@Wharton event of the academic year, Gladwell showcased his latest book "Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering."
The rally, which was organized by the No Arena PHL Coalition, aimed to express opposition to the proposal for a new 76ers arena on the border of Philadelphia's Chinatown.
Trump has only mentioned "Penn" or the "University of Pennsylvania" 20 times during his third campaign for the presidency, a sharp decline from his previous campaigns.
2011 College graduate and current fashion writer for The Washington Post Rachel Tashjian came to Kelly Writers House on Oct. 24 for her presentation, “Fashion: A Political Statement.”
At the rally, speakers including Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Joanna McClinton stressed the importance of voter turnout.
1999 College graduate John Legend visited campus on Monday afternoon alongside model Chrissy Teigen and Jack Schlossberg to advocate for youth voter participation and the Harris-Walz campaign.
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with former peers of Donald Trump Jr. in order to understand his life as an undergraduate student before his rise to political prominence.
Trump’s support is highest among students in the Wharton School and the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Frost spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about how Generation Z and college students can influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
Approximately 50 students, Penn affiliates, ACCA members, and Philadelphia community members attended the event, which was held at Two Locals Brewing on Oct. 23.
Alongside Weissman, 81 other Nobel laureates across the disciplines of chemistry, physics, medicine, and economics signed the open letter supporting Harris in her bid for president.
Casey and Warnock urged attendees to continue to participate in grassroots campaigning and to encourage their friends to turn out to vote on Nov. 5.
The event — titled “A More Perfect Union: Histories of Voting in America” — featured presentations by faculty members from neighboring institutions moderated by Penn professors and a student panel.