The reimagined interior will include the headquarters for the Department of Fine Arts, individual art studios, community design studios, student maker spaces, research facilities, and several multipurpose spaces.
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Penn says investigation into October 2025 cybersecurity breach is ‘complete’
Penn’s cybersecurity incident information and FAQ webpage — which previously offered community guidance and described the investigation into the Oct. 31 data breach — now displays a 404 error.
Penn climate scientists warn global warming will ‘exacerbate storms’ following record snowfall
Earth and Environmental Sciences professor Leigh Stearns said that there is “a lot of evidence” that extreme climatic events will worsen in the future.
‘Risk of escalation’: Penn civil war simulation mirrors Minneapolis today, professor says
“If federal agents are allowed to violate the law with impunity, then it will keep happening, and it will escalate, and they’ll do more of it,” Finkelstein said.
Penn says investigation into October 2025 cybersecurity breach is ‘complete’
Penn’s cybersecurity incident information and FAQ webpage — which previously offered community guidance and described the investigation into the Oct. 31 data breach — now displays a 404 error.
Penn climate scientists warn global warming will ‘exacerbate storms’ following record snowfall
Earth and Environmental Sciences professor Leigh Stearns said that there is “a lot of evidence” that extreme climatic events will worsen in the future.
Shapiro backs city challenge against Trump administration’s dismantling of slavery exhibits
The National Park Service is holding the exhibits — which were dismantled last week — in the National Constitution Center.
City councilmembers to introduce legislation restricting ICE operations in Philadelphia
If passed, the legislation would prohibit federal immigration officers from obscuring their identity and prohibit city agencies from cooperating with ICE.
Independence National Park dismantles slavery exhibits following Trump directive
On Thursday, Independence Park employees began removing all displays at the memorial honoring the nine people enslaved by George Washington.
University operations remain suspended as Philadelphia snow emergency continues
The Jan. 26 decision was communicated through a UPennAlert at 8 p.m. on Monday, as hazardous conditions persist throughout the Philadelphia area following Sunday’s winter storm.
Josh Shapiro addresses nationwide ICE deployments, midterm elections at book tour launch
While promoting the memoir, set for release on Jan. 27, Shapiro addressed Pennsylvania’s readiness to handle U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations across the state.
Hundreds gather at City Hall in solidarity with Minnesota anti-ICE protests
The Jan. 23 march comes over two weeks after Minneapolis resident Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer.
Per University policy, classes will also not report in person on Jan. 26.
As city officials look for new ways to curb violence, Penn’s Crime and Justice Policy Lab has studied how block beautification can play a role.
Penn monitors weather forecast as winter storm approaches
As of publication, the Philadelphia area is expected to receive over a foot of snowfall between next Sunday and Monday.
Penn Dems hosts state rep. Rick Krajewski to discuss priorities ahead of midterm elections
At the Jan. 21 meeting, he discussed his work addressing juvenile incarceration, the Pennsylvania tax system, and the upcoming Democratic primary election.
Starbucks workers picket near Penn’s campus as national strike enters third month
Cafe locations around Penn’s campus have been closed since Starbucks workers across the country began to strike in November 2025.
Taco Bell opens new location near Penn’s campus
The storefront — located at 39th and Chestnut streets — is open daily from 9-12 a.m. and uses a modernized service model.
Shapiro declined to apologize for remarks about Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment, new memoir says
The Harris campaign asked Shapiro if he would apologize for his comments about campus protesters while vetting him as a running mate in the 2024 election.
Penn Medicine on ‘front lines’ of new drug crisis as withdrawal cases rise in Philadelphia
In interviews with The Daily Pennsylvanian, physicians and researchers at Penn Medicine highlighted their ongoing efforts to treat cases of medetomidine withdrawal.



















