Penn cracks down on hazing under revised policy
The provisions, which were last revised eight years ago, expand the scope of violations and reiterate existing anti-hazing measures.
The provisions, which were last revised eight years ago, expand the scope of violations and reiterate existing anti-hazing measures.
On June 3, Penn announced a new Center for Civil Rights in an effort to centralize civil rights resources, streamline the reporting and resolution of complaints, and ensure legal compliance.
An Office of Budget Planning & Analysis spokesperson wrote to the DP that the budget “reflects Penn’s focus on its mission during a period of significant uncertainty for higher education.”
Jameson highlighted Penn community members’ roles in advancing “our nation’s founding ideals” and pointed to the University’s founder as a continuing source of inspiration.
On June 3, Penn announced a new Center for Civil Rights in an effort to centralize civil rights resources, streamline the reporting and resolution of complaints, and ensure legal compliance.
An Office of Budget Planning & Analysis spokesperson wrote to the DP that the budget “reflects Penn’s focus on its mission during a period of significant uncertainty for higher education.”
Trump announced the nomination on social media amid pressure from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month.
The June 3 demonstration was organized ahead of RAPUP’s bargaining session with the University next week.
According to the June 3 announcement, CCR “reflects Penn’s deep commitment to fairness, respect, and institutional trust.”
The online form closed Friday night — an 11-day extension, granted after community members voiced concerns that the window for comments was too short.
Her resignation from Penn came after mounting criticism over her remarks during a December 2023 congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, where she testified alongside other university leaders.
Postdoctoral researcher in physiology and RAPUP bargaining committee member Geordan Stukey told the DP that negotiations with the University were “productive, but still a little disappointing.”
The ceremony featured remarks from Penn President Larry Jameson and Commencement speaker Michael Beschloss, a United States presidential scholar and best-selling author.
In the complaint, Heallis’ lawyers argued that she was subject to discriminatory treatment under Associate Vice Provost for Research, Environmental Health, and Radiation Safety Maureen O’Leary.
The Class of 2026 is graduating from a university that has weathered intense federal scrutiny, seen major labor organizing movements, launched new academic initiatives, and welcomed a new president.
The donation will establish the Mondre Family Initiative, which is expected to serve over 1,000 middle-income families each year.
These changes — ranging from strategic frameworks to curriculum revisions — came amid new technological developments, mounting external pressures, and intensifying questions about the value of higher education.
Penn centers have organized events throughout the year to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.
From receptions to awards, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to graduating seniors and center leaders to learn how their communities are celebrating.
“We should have in our curriculum a purposeful moment to really explore how cultural perspectives shape people’s ways of looking at the world,” College of Arts and Sciences Dean Peter Struck said.