A DP analysis found that the number of full-time non-medical school administrators at Penn increased by 78%, compared to a 40% increase in full-time non-medical faculty over the past 20 years.
Penn delays opening due to inclement winter weather, cancelling early classes
All classes beginning before 10 a.m. were cancelled as a result of the delayed opening.
Penn files to dismiss lawsuit by Jewish students alleging discrimination, antisemitism on campus
"The Complaint sweeps through decades of unconnected alleged incidents in search of a narrative," University and WilmerHale attorneys wrote in Penn's first response to the lawsuit since it was filed last December.
Penn Dental dean facing lawsuit alleging retaliation to department chair's reported sexual misconduct
A former school administrator alleges he was pressured to leave his job after he complained of “sexually explicit and harassing conduct” toward his assistant by the chair of the school's periodontics department.
Penn delays opening due to inclement winter weather, cancelling early classes
All classes beginning before 10 a.m. were cancelled as a result of the delayed opening.
Penn files to dismiss lawsuit by Jewish students alleging discrimination, antisemitism on campus
"The Complaint sweeps through decades of unconnected alleged incidents in search of a narrative," University and WilmerHale attorneys wrote in Penn's first response to the lawsuit since it was filed last December.
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.
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.



















