The percentage of Wharton admits who are students of color dropped 13% for the Class of 2028, from 68% to 55%.
New York Times correspondent highlights Russia-China partnership in foreign policy lecture
The lecture, held in Houston Hall’s Hall of Flags, focused on the implications of the 2024 presidential election for United States foreign policy.
New student-run platform Crayon Politics aims to increase accessibility of political information
Crayon Politics, a new student-founded startup at Penn, is a civic tech platform working to bridge the disconnect between voters and politicians.
Leader of Belarusian opposition movement speaks at Perry World House about fighting for democracy
Tikhanovskaya talked about her local and global fight for democratic values, as well as her experience uniting millions of Belarusians ready to stand up for their freedom.
New York Times correspondent highlights Russia-China partnership in foreign policy lecture
The lecture, held in Houston Hall’s Hall of Flags, focused on the implications of the 2024 presidential election for United States foreign policy.
New student-run platform Crayon Politics aims to increase accessibility of political information
Crayon Politics, a new student-founded startup at Penn, is a civic tech platform working to bridge the disconnect between voters and politicians.
Biden: ‘I want to’ return to Penn after presidency
Biden used the the Penn Biden Center as his main office in Washington after he departed the vice presidency under former President Barack Obama in 2017.
Political science professor Matthew Levendusky shares advice on constructive dialogue
College senior and SNF Paideia Fellow Angel Ortiz interviewed Levendusky about his advice on engaging in constructive political dialogue, followed by a group discussion and Q&A session.
U.S. Sens. Casey, Warren mention Wharton study, ‘greedflation’ at Temple University campaign event
Casey is running for re-election ahead of his term ending in January 2025.
Penn community organizers oppose Mayor Cherelle Parker’s backing of 76ers arena near Chinatown
In a video released on Sept. 18, Parker — a 2016 Penn graduate — announced that she had reached an agreement with the 76ers to keep the team in Center City.
'Suits' actress Gina Torres, former U.S. Attorney discuss support for Harris at Penn Museum event
The speakers touched on key issues such as reproductive rights, voting rights, and civic engagement, urging attendees to create a voting plan and encourage others to participate in the election.
Penn Leads the Vote celebrates National Voter Registration Day with LOVE statue tabling event
PLTV offered free food, giveaways, and a sticker-making competition to incentivize students to participate.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro rallies for Harris at reproductive rights event
Shapiro — joined by several others, including Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) and abortion rights activist Hadley Duvall — spoke at the Independence Visitor Center in Old City.
Penn political groups outline plans ahead of presidential election, emphasize civic engagement
Here's a look at what Penn Democrats, Penn College Republicans, Penn Leads the Vote, the Government and Politics Association, and Penn for Liberty are planning to tackle this upcoming semester.
Biden visits Philadelphia for HBCU conference, touts White House accomplishments
Biden's speech came as the White House announced an additional $1.3 billion of federal investments for HBCUs.
Jack Schlossberg visits Penn campus to promote voter registration, support Harris
Schlossberg rose to prominence in the past year for his political commentary and comedic videos on social media.
Several community members expressed approval for the announcement that University leaders will no longer issue public statements on local or global events that do not have a direct impact on Penn.
Indonesians urge Penn to revoke scholarship granted to daughter-in-law of country’s president
Gudono, who is married to the Indonesian president's youngest son, first announced that she had received a scholarship to SP2 in an Instagram post on July 28.
Penn Fund raises more than $55 million in 2024 fiscal year, setting record despite donor backlash
Penn Fund's annual report comes in the aftermath of a year full of donor pushback.
Pro-Palestinian activists claim responsibility for vandalism of Ben Franklin statue
An Instagram post from the pro-Palestinian group Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine showed video footage of an unidentifiable individual splattering red paint on the statue.



















