Look back at the biggest stories from Penn this year with The Daily Pennsylvanian’s Year in Review.

The increase in national scrutiny of Penn coincided with a series of lawsuits against the University, as well as federal investigations and ongoing negotiations with the White House.

The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a timeline of union efforts on and around campus over the last year.

Jameson has sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian on three separate occasions this year, outlining his vision for the University’s future and role within higher education.

The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled changes across individual schools and the University as a whole, highlighting new opportunities at the undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels.

The progress report outlines advancements made by Penn Sustainability and its partners in FY25, such as emissions and waste reduction, green infrastructure development, and carbon offset purchases. 

According to a December petition, the venue allegedly owed the University “nearly $1.3 million in past due rent and other costs” at the time of Penn’s filing.

Penn’s Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives David Asch was referenced in a 2015 email exchange between his high school classmate and Epstein — Asch’s former teacher.

The appointments were announced on Bryn Mawr’s website and will take effect in 2026.

During the Nov. 24 conversation, Jameson addressed the University’s relationship with the federal government, and highlighted the role that campus stakeholders play in Penn’s financial and institutional future. 

The Dec. 3 motion renamed the body the ‘Committee on Community and Equal Opportunity’ and marked the second round of public debate over a potential name change.

Imbot and Moraru were honored as co-founders of The Community Grocer, which provides hot, nutritious meals in accordance with federal guidance for people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Penn is in the process of notifying individuals whose personal information was compromised by the incident, according to a University spokesperson.

The agency initiated an investigation into Penn in May for “reports of inaccurate and untimely foreign funding disclosures.” 

According to a Dec. 1 announcement from Penn Admissions, 112 students were accepted through the program, which allows low-income students to apply early to selective institutions free of charge.

In a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, Villarruel wrote that the changes are likely to discourage applicants from pursuing professional education in the nursing field.

UMOJA provided a list of demands for the University, including imposing the “highest possible” sanctions on the suspect and offering support resources to the victim.