Administration
Penn releases regular decision results for Class of 2027 after record number of applications
Penn received a record of more than 59,000 applications to the Class of 2027 this cycle, over 4,500 more applications than the Class of 2026 and over 3,000 more than the Class of 2025.
Penn political groups divided on affirmative action, debate methods for diverse admissions
Politicians across the ideological spectrum have disagreed about the future of affirmative action ahead of the court's ruling for two cases filed by Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.
Filmmaker calls on Penn to remove former coach's name from rowing center after sexual assault allegations
The filmmaker, Jennifer Fox, alleges that she was sexually abused by Ted Nash — who died in 2021— when she was 13 years old.
Penn plans for expected overturn of affirmative action as Supreme Court ruling looms
As the Supreme Court considers overturning affirmative action, the DP spoke with administrators, professors, and students about what this could mean.
Former Wharton vice dean resigns as Temple University president
Jason Wingard’s resignation comes after a series of recent events sparked outrage from members of the Temple community.
Penn to stop awarding dean's list recognition to undergraduate students
The dean’s list is an annual honor given to students based on academic performance during the fall and spring semesters.
Penn argues RAs and GAs are 'not employees' in response to unionization efforts
Penn's response comes nearly two weeks after a supermajority of RAs and GAs filed for official unionization recognition.
‘On its last legs’: How Penn is quietly refining its legacy admissions policy
The policy's wording was updated on Penn's website during the Class of 2026 admissions cycle last year, the DP found.
Penn Med leadership counters union campaign among residents, fellows as NLRB election approaches
Since the election details were finalized, house staff organizers alleged that Penn Med leadership has been spreading misinformation about the voting process.
Penn Med eliminates administrative jobs in reorganization effort, saving $40 million annually
CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System Kevin Mahoney announced the elimination of a “small number of administrative positions which no longer align with our key objectives.”
Philadelphia, UC Townhomes developer approach settlement involving Penn support for tenants
Penn, Drexel, and other local institutions could contribute to a "services-based" fund to support UC Townhomes residents.
Former professor awarded $1 million in case against Penn for denied tenure application re-review
The first administrative filing detailing Veikos' gender and familial status discrimination and retaliation claims was filed in October 2011, while the second was filed in October 2012.
Penn refutes allegations of direct investments in 'adversarial' entities after U.S. House inquiry
In an emailed statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, University spokesperson Ron Ozio refuted part of the letter's claims.
'Undervalued and unpaid': Supermajority of Penn RAs and GAs file to form union
A letter from OPEIU Local 153 was also sent to Penn President Liz Magill to announce their formation as a union and request voluntary recognition from the University.
Penn announces Idina Menzel as 2023 Commencement speaker
Penn will award Menzel, a Tony award-winning actress, an honorary Doctor of Arts at the ceremony, according to an announcement from Vice President and University Secretary Medha Narvekar.
Penn plans 1920 Commons renovations this summer amid dining hall health code violations
Under Penn's Capital Plan, the Commons renovations would encompass the second and third floors of the facility and cost $10 million this fiscal year and $55 million in total through fiscal year 2024.
Students protest 76ers stadium proposal in Chinatown outside of Board of Trustees meeting
Protestors remained outside the Inn at Penn for over two hours, and students and community members spoke to the crowd about why protecting Chinatown is important to them.
Penn alumni push for University to address financial aid price-fixing lawsuit
On Aug. 15, a District Court denied a motion filed by the schools that were sued to dismiss the lawsuit, according to a public opinion.
Penn to increase tuition and charges by 4%, raise income limit for financial aid
For the 2023-2024 academic year, the eligibility threshold for financial aid packages that fully cover all undergraduate costs will be raised to $75,000.