Administration
Penn professor, renowned climate scientist Michael Mann wins over $1 million in defamation suit
Mann — a professor in the department of Earth and Environmental Sciences — won the lawsuit against bloggers Rand Simberg and Mark Steyn last Thursday.
A Penn lecturer's political cartoons add fuel to the ongoing antisemitism discourse on campus
In an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, Booth defended his cartoons from mounting backlash among Jewish community members.
Penn Center for Innovation selects John Swartley as inaugural chief innovation officer
In the newly created role, Swartley will work to expand the center's work across the University as a whole, according to the PCI announcement.
Penn cross country, track and field receives $3 million alumni donation
H. Elliott Rogers and Gail Underwood Rogers have been some of the program's most frequent benefactors.
Penn alum alleges University misused his donation intended for underprivileged business students
The lawsuit alleges that funds designated for economically underprivileged business students were given to student athletes who did not fit the criteria.
Jameson criticizes 'reprehensible' political cartoons amid antisemitism claims against Penn lecturer
The artwork facing scrutiny was made by cartoonist and freelance writer Dwayne Booth, who teaches courses at Penn on political cartooning.
Penn's financial aid office says applicants will not be impacted by FAFSA delay
The Office of Financial Aid told the Daily Pennsylvanian that student financial aid packages will not be impacted by the FAFSA delay.
Penn Carey Law society hosts free speech discussion with Harvard Law professor
Sunstein — a legal scholar and former administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs — discussed the legal nuances of free speech.
Former Penn Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok warns of difficult upcoming presidential search
In the Feb. 1 column, Bok warned that the next presidential search will be different than past searches.
Penn one of few schools still facing lawsuit alleging collusion to reduce financial aid
Five schools, including three Ivies, settled on Jan. 24, agreeing to pay $104.5 million between them.
SNF Paideia Program hosts event honoring founding faculty director Michael Delli Carpini
Approximately 80 people attended the event, which featured remarks from Interim President J. Larry Jameson, Paideia faculty, and student fellows
Penn Faculty Senate passes unanimous resolution in support of open expression, academic freedom
The resolution was signed by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, which is comprised of more than 50 faculty members from Penn’s undergraduate and professional schools.
Penn LGBT Center announces new leadership following employee departures
Eric Angelero was named LGBT Center director and Wesley Alvers was named associate director in a Jan. 25 announcement by Penn University Life.
Penn School of Arts & Sciences receives record $84 million donation from Roy and Diana Vagelos
The donation marks the largest gift to Penn since multiple high-profile donors withdrew their funding last fall.
Letter to admin. from Penn faculty alleges policy violation with student discipline case
The student confirmed that the investigation pertains to the placement of stickers relating to the Freedom School for Palestine.
Penn's antisemitism task force chair shares updates, plans for next semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Wolff, who acknowledged that the group was working to find consensus despite “massive” differences in opinion.
From clinician to caretaker president: How Larry Jameson rose to Penn's top job
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with 22 current and former colleagues of Jameson to hear about Jameson’s history, accomplishments, and leadership ability.
House committee demands that Penn submit documents on antisemitism response by Feb. 7
The committee requested 25 groups of documents and information, including communications by the Board of Trustees and other Penn affiliates, as well as Sidechat and social media posts and text messages.
'Let us teach': Over 100 Penn affiliates gather in AAUP-led protest for academic freedom
Penn faculty across several schools and departments gathered with community members on Monday afternoon in front of College Hall for a demonstration in support of academic freedom.