Administration
Penn announces 19% increase to postdoc stipend after researchers push for greater benefits
“We appreciated the input from postdocs across campus who voiced concerns regarding their benefits and engaged with us as we developed improvements," Penn wrote in its benefits enrollment guide.
Penn Carey Law rises to No. 4 in U.S. News rankings after opting out of submitting data
In December, the school opted out of submitting data to the rankings following withdrawals from other top law schools.
Penn Graduate School of Education names Katharine Strunk as new dean
Strunk will follow GSE Dean Pam Grossman, whose eight-year term ends on June 30.
New Penn Women's Center director talks with DP about plans for center's 50th anniversary
Elisa Foster was appointed the center’s permanent director on Feb. 10 following a search that started in December 2021.
Penn Carey Law professor Sophia Lee to serve as school's first female dean
Deans serve as the chief academic and administrative officers of their schools, reporting directly to the provost of the University.
Penn students, local politicians rally for RA union recognition in campus demonstration
The rally was organized by United RAs at Penn and featured guest speakers such as Philadelphia mayoral candidate and 1993 College graduate Helen Gym.
Penn covers up sign of rowing center named after former coach amid sexual assault allegations
The covering-up occurred two days after The Daily Pennsylvanian reported that the filmmaker, Jennifer Fox, demanded that the University remove Ted Nash's name from the rowing center.
Penn releases regular decision results for Class of 2027 after record number of applications
Penn received a record of more than 59,000 applications to the Class of 2027 this cycle, over 4,500 more applications than the Class of 2026 and over 3,000 more than the Class of 2025.
Penn political groups divided on affirmative action, debate methods for diverse admissions
Politicians across the ideological spectrum have disagreed about the future of affirmative action ahead of the court's ruling for two cases filed by Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.
Filmmaker calls on Penn to remove former coach's name from rowing center after sexual assault allegations
The filmmaker, Jennifer Fox, alleges that she was sexually abused by Ted Nash — who died in 2021— when she was 13 years old.
Penn plans for expected overturn of affirmative action as Supreme Court ruling looms
As the Supreme Court considers overturning affirmative action, the DP spoke with administrators, professors, and students about what this could mean.
Former Wharton vice dean resigns as Temple University president
Jason Wingard’s resignation comes after a series of recent events sparked outrage from members of the Temple community.
Penn to stop awarding dean's list recognition to undergraduate students
The dean’s list is an annual honor given to students based on academic performance during the fall and spring semesters.
Penn argues RAs and GAs are 'not employees' in response to unionization efforts
Penn's response comes nearly two weeks after a supermajority of RAs and GAs filed for official unionization recognition.
‘On its last legs’: How Penn is quietly refining its legacy admissions policy
The policy's wording was updated on Penn's website during the Class of 2026 admissions cycle last year, the DP found.
Penn Med leadership counters union campaign among residents, fellows as NLRB election approaches
Since the election details were finalized, house staff organizers alleged that Penn Med leadership has been spreading misinformation about the voting process.
Penn Med eliminates administrative jobs in reorganization effort, saving $40 million annually
CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System Kevin Mahoney announced the elimination of a “small number of administrative positions which no longer align with our key objectives.”
Philadelphia, UC Townhomes developer approach settlement involving Penn support for tenants
Penn, Drexel, and other local institutions could contribute to a "services-based" fund to support UC Townhomes residents.
Former professor awarded $1 million in case against Penn for denied tenure application re-review
The first administrative filing detailing Veikos' gender and familial status discrimination and retaliation claims was filed in October 2011, while the second was filed in October 2012.