Lauder — who graduated from the University in 1965 — is credited with first sparking Trump’s interest in Greenland, having pitched the idea to the President several years ago. 

The Education Department’s dismissal follows a year-long federal campaign against the inclusion of DEI in university programs.

Four Penn faculty discussed the future of the country, along with how U.S. foreign policy will affect Venezuelan citizens.

This fiscal quarter, the University spent $510,000 internally and an additional $260,000 to retain the services of three external lobbying firms: BGR Group, Cassidy & Associates, and Mehlman Consulting. 

Rowan will serve as a member on the executive board of both the “Board of Peace” and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.

The event hosted four panelists who discussed drug pricing provisions set forth by the White House.

The Jan. 20 filing echoed previous arguments made by Penn, stating the University has complied with the agency’s demands, but is unwilling to submit personal information without consent. 

According to recent reports, 1987 Wharton MBA graduate Rick Rieder and 1990 School and Arts and Sciences graduate Kevin Hassett are both under consideration for the nation’s top central banking position. 

The portal — launched on Jan. 2 — aims to promote compliance with Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, which requires postsecondary institutions to report foreign gifts and contracts that total $250,000 or more. 

If the motion is granted, the groups would become defendants in the lawsuit alongside Penn. 

McMahon used the settlement as an example of the Trump administration’s goals, calling for the restoration of “biological definitions” of gender to Title IX.

ISSS advised potentially impacted students to avoid non-essential international travel and to consult advisors before leaving the United States.

From the Oval Office to courtrooms, several Penn alumni made national headlines this year — repeatedly tying the University to high-profile controversies.

Look back at the biggest stories from Penn this year with The Daily Pennsylvanian’s Year in Review.

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.

Jameson has sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian on three separate occasions this year, outlining his vision for the University’s future and role within higher education.

Throughout 2025, Penn received threats from the federal government concerning its funding status, including instances where threats to withhold funding were leveraged during negotiations.