Archivists, historians, and faculty members spoke to the principles that have endured since Penn's inception in the mid-18th century, and the conflicting narratives surrounding the University's educational ethos. 

The plan — titled “Penn Forward” — comes amid mounting external pressures and intensifying questions about the value of higher education.

Atkins began his position at Ursinus on July 21, days after announcing his departure from Penn.

Shapiro’s push to influence affairs Penn — according to documents obtained and first reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education — came as on-campus activism increased in fall 2023.

OSA was responsible for organizing the annual Student Activities Fair that was held from Aug. 26-28 on Locust Walk this year. 

Kano currently serves as a professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations.

Jameson's email welcomed students, faculty, and staff back to campus for the 2025-26 academic year.

The hourlong event marked Jameson’s first Convocation since his appointment as Penn’s 10th president.

The results were published in the University’s Annual Impact Report highlighting the “collective impact of undergraduate alumni, parents, and graduating seniors” in supporting Penn’s undergraduates. 

As the fall semester approaches, here’s what you missed on and around campus this summer at Penn.

Throughout the year, the University navigated student protests, leadership shifts, and new federal mandates — much of it stemming from controversies that first erupted two years prior.

Whitaker will replace current Vice President for Government and Community Affairs Jeffrey Cooper, who announced his retirement in June.

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with higher education experts and former alumni interviewers about their experiences and hopes for the revised program.

The lawsuit argues that the early decision admission process disadvantages students because colleges are not given an incentive to provide those who are accepted with increased financial aid.

The Conservancy's July 29 announcement noted Sorrentino's "more than 25 years of experience advancing transformative initiatives" as he is set to begin his tenure on October 27. 

Levin first notified then-President Liz Magill in November 2023 that he would not make “further contributions” towards his $15 million pledge for naming rights to the building. 

Her term at Penn will begin on Nov. 1, 2025, according to an announcement from the ICA.