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.
Amy Gutmann
Year in Review: How the federal government affected Penn’s finances in 2025
Throughout 2025, Penn received threats from the federal government concerning its funding status, including instances where threats to withhold funding were leveraged during negotiations.
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled changes across individual schools and the University as a whole, highlighting new opportunities at the undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels.
Year in Review: Here’s what stays open on Penn’s campus over winter break
From dining halls to Residential Services, several essential facilities will remain open with adjusted hours. Student resources such as Wellness at Penn and certain libraries will also remain available over break.
Year in Review: How the federal government affected Penn’s finances in 2025
Throughout 2025, Penn received threats from the federal government concerning its funding status, including instances where threats to withhold funding were leveraged during negotiations.
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled changes across individual schools and the University as a whole, highlighting new opportunities at the undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels.
From 1970 to 2007, the program won 24 Ivy League titles.
Ady Lotivio | You are networking wrong
Columnist Ady Lotivio reflects on the greater possibilities of Penn’s networking culture.
Joshua Daugherty | Why is my grade at risk when I’m sick?
Columnist Joshua Daugherty calls for more flexible attendance policies so students aren’t penalized for being sick.
Simar Soni | Zohran Mamdani: Philadelphia’s lesson in coalition
Columnist Simar Soni discusses Zohran Mamdani’s coalition strategies and how it impacts Philadelphians.
Roshan Gopal | Politicians are misguided on violence
Columnist Roshan Gopal depicts how misaligned political incentives lead to violence.
Zaid Alsubaiei | We grew up too fast
Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei argues that Penn students’ inability to “be kids” has led to dysfunctional tendencies.
Charlotte Pulica | What gets cut: Women's and children's needs first
Columnist Charlotte Pulica argues that the new degree classifications will cause more harm than any intended good.
Quaker Nation | Big 5, big loss
DP Daybreak | Penn files to evict World Cafe Live
Penn Public Interest Technology initiative hosts virtual fireside talk on AI applications
Robbins also discussed the necessity of representing those outside the technology space within AI-related discourse.
Penn Sustainability announces emissions reductions, waste improvements in annual progress report
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.
Penn Marriage Pact issues cease and desist to Penn Date Drop, alleging plagiarized language
As part of the proceedings, Penn Marriage Pact — an online matchmaking service — provided a list of exhibits showcasing the hundreds of emails it alleges Date Drop used to build its product.
Here’s how Penn reports and tracks crime on and around campus
The Clery Act requires institutions of higher education participating in federal student aid programs to report information related to security policies, safety procedures, and campus crime data to students and employees.
Penn moves to evict World Cafe Live from venue, citing ‘failure’ to adhere to lease agreement
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.



















