The July 7 AAUP statement called on the University to uphold "the freedoms to teach, learn, study, assemble, and speak [that] are necessary to the integrity of higher education and to democracy itself."
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Philadelphia Eagles owner donates $50 million to Penn Med, CHOP for autism research center
The institute intends to “drive discoveries with transformative impact for those living with autism spectrum disorder," according to a CHOP press release.
DPS homeless outreach program reports over 650 ‘connections’ during 2024-25 academic year
The program — which began in 2023 — employs a single ambassador who engages with unhoused individuals in the University City area.
University email advises Penn community to stay indoors amid record-high temperatures
In the June 22 email, administrators urged the Penn community to "find a cool place for relief" from the severe heat conditions and conserve energy on campus.
Philadelphia Eagles owner donates $50 million to Penn Med, CHOP for autism research center
The institute intends to “drive discoveries with transformative impact for those living with autism spectrum disorder," according to a CHOP press release.
DPS homeless outreach program reports over 650 ‘connections’ during 2024-25 academic year
The program — which began in 2023 — employs a single ambassador who engages with unhoused individuals in the University City area.
Pa. lawmakers discuss research cuts, higher education policy during Philadelphia town hall
The panelists discussed the importance of science for elite higher education institutions amid widespread federal funding cuts and scrutiny from the Trump administration during the May 29 event.
The polls were open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 20, with residents voting under Pennsylvania’s closed primary system.
The Graduation Issue 2025: How Penn’s research, academics have advanced in the 21st century
Over the past 25 years, Penn has undergone numerous advancements, including the creation of new undergraduate majors, campus development projects, and the emergence of Nobel prize-winning research.
Local lawmakers rebuke Jameson after no-show at City Council hearing on DEI
The May 9 joint committee hearing questioned Penn’s rollback of DEI policies in response to recent federal mandates.
Perelman School of Medicine, Drexel launch new elective in the medical humanities
The course — which enrolls 30 students from both schools — is the first cross-medical school collaborative pilot elective between the Perelman School of Medicine and Drexel’s College of Medicine.
Penn settles lawsuit over MOVE bombing remains
The lawsuit, filed in Philadelphia’s Common Pleas Court, alleged that Penn improperly kept remains belonging to Dotson’s 14-year-old sister Katricia, who was killed alongside her younger sister Zanetta and nine others.
SPEC Film hosts Oscar-winning ‘Anora’ director Sean Baker
Drawing an audience of over 500 students and members of the Philadelphia community, the April 22 event was hosted in the Harrison Auditorium of Penn Museum.
As Penn faces pressure from Trump, Phila. Mayor Cherelle Parker stays silent
In three separate requests for comment — regarding NIH funding, visa revocations, and a $175 million funding freeze — a spokesperson for the Mayor declined to comment, redirecting the DP to Penn.
SEPTA announces fare increase, service reduction in response to increasing financial challenges
The April 10 announcement noted that, beginning in July, SEPTA will cut service by 45% and implement a 21.5% fare increase.
Crozer Health to close from bankruptcy despite $5 million Penn Med offer
The closure — which is expected to be completed within 30 days, affecting 3,000 workers and nearly 75,000 patients — comes after Penn Medicine offered a $5 million cash influx to assume two of the system’s leases.
Phila. arts and culture scene assesses impacts to federal funding after wave of DOGE restrictions
Many Philadelphia-based organizations recently received notices that their grants would no longer be paid out by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Potential SEPTA fare increase, service reduction cause concern for Penn students
On April 10, SEPTA announced it may increase prices and cut bus and train routes if its funding gap in Pennsylvania’s state budget is not addressed.
Penn owns over $3 billion in University City real estate, DP analysis finds
The Daily Pennsylvanian analyzed the property values of Penn's real estate holdings in University City using the City of Philadelphia’s property records website.
Penn Medicine to take over two Crozer Health leases in $5 million deal amid system bankruptcy
Crozer Health and its owner Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy in January, creating financial and public health concerns for the region.


















