Penn centers have organized events throughout the year to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.

The University held its first Commencement in 1757 at its original Old City campus, just two years after Penn’s charter was established.

Ahead of the primary elections on May 19, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a comprehensive ballot guide detailing where to vote on campus, candidates on the ticket, and an explanation of two city-wide ballot measures.

This year’s Quaker Days — which took place between April 13 and 15 — featured both University-wide events and programming tailored to each of Penn’s four undergraduate schools.

The election was certified by the National Labor Relations Board on April 22.

Ahead of the May 19 primary elections, The Daily Pennsylvanian examined each candidate’s time at Penn and their vision for higher education policy.

Hosted by the artificial intelligence platform OnGov in collaboration with Penn’s Fels Institute of Government and Venture Lab, 1776 Lab took place on April 17.

While Penn has shown a commitment to sustainability dating back to the 1970s, the first University-sponsored sustainability initiative was created in 2007. 

The April 20 plan called for merging Robeson with Motivation High School and Lankenau with Walter B. Saul High School.

From senior toasts to sophomore send offs, here’s how Penn’s college houses celebrate the end of the academic year. 

As Philadelphia gears up to host major athletic events in 2026 — including the FIFA World Cup — the discussion focused on how cities translate global attention into long-term economic impact.

Induction ceremonies for the new members will take place this October in Cambridge, Mass.

The April 26 event was co-hosted by the Albert M. Greenfield Intercultural Center and ran from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

McClellan, the director of the Advocacy for Racial and Civil Justice Clinic, was nominated for The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia’s 2026 Presidential Award of Courage. 

Owner and manager Abdul Kader wrote that the cafe’s opening has been delayed due to a “change of ownership” process as it waits on a “health department inspection.”

As a result of the stay, Penn will not have to provide information requested by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission until the appeals process is complete. 

The April 23 event featured 1994 College and Wharton graduate Scott Kleinman for a discussion about his career, the growth of Apollo, and his views on the future of finance.