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.
Penn Japanese Language Program invites Phila. students to Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens tour
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.
Wharton announces new major, concentration in artificial intelligence
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.
Penn collaboration with Atacama Cosmology Telescope releases images of universe's early years
The images received from this telescope are known as the cosmic microwave background, and they provide an exceptionally clear picture of the universe at about 380,000 years old.
Penn administrators, faculty discuss innovation opportunities at Penn AI launch event
The Penn AI launch event offered insight into the growing use of AI in research as well as the need for Penn to keep up with technological advancements.
Here’s how Penn professors are addressing recent federal actions, political events in their classes
Multiple professors told the DP they plan to — and often do — adjust their curriculums in order to address current events.
Penn Electric Racing unveils 2025 car at College Green event
The car will compete in the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers competition in May 2025.
Here’s how Wharton, Penn Carey Law submatriculation works for Penn undergraduates
The University's standard submatriculation process offer Penn undergraduate students statistical advantages in acceptance rates and specialized applications.
Penn GSWS program reaffirms commitment to DEI despite University rollback, federal pressure
GSWS Program Director Jessa Lingel wrote in a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian that the program's "relationship to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility is central to what we do."
Federal funding for Penn Museum at risk as Trump eliminates agency supporting libraries, museums
During fiscal year 2024, the Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Penn Museum $1,103,699 in federal funds for the creation of the Museums: Missions and Acquisitions Project.
Penn professors launch European Studies Institute, revitalize European studies minor
A coalition of Penn professors recently launched a new European Studies Institute at the University and revitalized the European studies minor.
Penn's study abroad scene, by the numbers
The Daily Pennsylvanian examined undergraduate Penn students’ study abroad trends to understand how many students participate, which destinations are the most common, and which students choose to go abroad.
Here’s how Trump’s $175 million federal funding freeze could affect Penn
Penn has 21 active contracts and 596 active grants that receive funding through the two agencies — totaling hundreds of millions of dollars — according to U.S. Department of the Treasury fiscal year 2025 data.
Annenberg School will not renew part-time lecturers’ contracts, citing financial uncertainty
Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication Sarah Banet-Weiser notified the lecturers of the decision in an email sent on March 19.
Wharton DEI concentration, major renamed to ‘Leading Across Differences’
Affected students have been contacted about the changes to the programs, according to a Wharton spokesperson, who declined to comment on whether federal policy changes influenced the decision.
Five Penn seniors, two recent graduates named as 2025 Thouron Scholars for study in the U.K.
Every year, the Thouron Award covers tuition and travel fees for up to two years as part of a graduate exchange program between Penn and U.K. universities.
Penn Museum undergoes largest renovation in its history to update Egypt, Nubia galleries
The Penn Museum’s renovations in the Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries are the second part of the Penn Museum’s Building Transformation project, which began in 2014 and reimagines 75% of the museum’s footprint.
Larry Jameson appointed Penn’s 10th president following interim term
Jameson will continue to lead the University — and shed his previous interim title — at a time of intense political scrutiny and mounting financial uncertainty.
Penn Libraries launches programming, exhibits in celebration of United States' 250th birthday
Lynne Farrington, the Director of Programs for Penn Libraries, told The Daily Pennsylvanian that the programming was created with the intention of “bringing people together and figuring out ways to make this commemoration the best it can be for the Penn Community.”
Penn trustees discuss political challenges, approve campus renovations at annual winter meeting
The Board of Trustees met over the course of two days on Feb. 27 and 28 at the Inn at Penn for one of three annual stated meetings.