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Academics

There’s always something new going on at Penn’s four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools. Look here for information on upcoming academic initiatives, new classes and research conducted by professors and students.

06/05/25 11:58pm
In her new role, Durham will be “responsible for shaping, guiding, and advancing Penn Vet’s educational mission,” according to the school's announcement. 
06/02/25 12:19am
On May 13, Penn President Larry Jameson and Provost John Jackson Jr. announced the formation of an ad hoc consultative committee to review the reappointment of Bachman.
05/22/25 12:30am
The two-year program, housed in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies, was developed by the University’s Department of Criminology and is designed for police officers in senior-level positions.
05/19/25 1:33pm
Approximately 6,000 graduate and undergraduate students arrived at Franklin Field around 10:15 a.m. after taking part in a procession from Penn Park.
05/01/25 2:36am
Faculty raised concerns about the writing seminar’s structure and alleged restrictions on academic freedom in interviews and internal reports obtained by The Daily Pennsylvanian.
04/30/25 11:04pm
Here are six key moments from the DP’s 90-minute conversation with former Board of Trustees chair Scott Bok. 
04/30/25 12:31am
The tools are intended to help researchers assess the risk of their grant proposals, collaborate with other researchers, and seek out global funding opportunities. 
04/30/25 12:30am
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.
04/27/25 11:25pm
A survey by The Daily Pennsylvanian of around 300 students found that only 16% found the course useful for outside work.
04/23/25 2:58am
Awarded annually in life sciences, mathematics, and fundamental physics, each prize includes a $3 million award. 
04/21/25 11:48pm
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to faculty and staff about the importance of Penn Global Seminars and the challenges they face, particularly in light of immigration restrictions enacted during the Trump administration.
04/14/25 10:35pm
Last year, the top spot was tied between Wharton and Stanford's Graduate School of Business. 
04/14/25 1:32am
The Student Choice awards honor a “dedication in teaching, mentorship and student advocacy." Penn Engineering faculty are eligible to receive five awards — each recognizing support of students and intellectual development.
04/13/25 10:00pm
The April 9 event titled “Higher Education Under Siege: The Future of the Four-Year Degree" and moderated by Provost John Jackson, invited panelists to discuss the future of higher education.
04/10/25 1:48am
The April 9 presidential memo directed federal agency leaders to “immediately suspend any active security clearance held by Taylor” and accused him of “possibly violating the Espionage Act.”
04/09/25 10:43am
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a comprehensive list of recommended courses based on data from Penn Course Review.
04/08/25 11:35pm
The April 8 event — hosted at the Penn Museum’s Harrison Auditorium — was moderated by Kelly Writers House founder and Faculty Director Al Filreis.
04/07/25 5:27am
The gift, made by Scott A. Wieler and Mary Baily Wieler, aims to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration between business and social innovation at Penn. 
04/03/25 2:18am
The Penn Japanese Language Program invited students from Penn, the Community College of Philadelphia, and Lower Merion High School to tour the Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens on Friday.
04/02/25 10:50pm
The new AI program will be jointly administered by the Statistics and Data Science Department and the Operations, Information and Decisions Department with support from the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative.