She detailed some of Penn’s individual interactions with the government officials — including lobbying efforts and the University’s rejection of the preferential funding compact proposed by the Trump administration.
Federal impacts on Penn
Meet three faces behind Penn Washington’s revamped efforts to connect with federal policymakers
Among the new hires are Director of Global Policy Programs Daniel Schneiderman, Domestic Policy Programs Coordinator Sasha Nicholas, and Global Policy Programs Coordinator Nikki Hinshaw.
How two Senate plans to expand federal tax exemptions stack up, according to Wharton’s budget model
While both bills seek to expand the “zero tax bracket,” the report found that they do so through different mechanisms, leading to a varied distribution of benefits and economic effects.
Penn professor endorsed by former competitor as race to represent University City narrows
David Oxman announced he was discontinuing his bid in the Democratic primary race — which includes three Penn affiliates — at a joint press conference with Stanford on March 18.
Meet three faces behind Penn Washington’s revamped efforts to connect with federal policymakers
Among the new hires are Director of Global Policy Programs Daniel Schneiderman, Domestic Policy Programs Coordinator Sasha Nicholas, and Global Policy Programs Coordinator Nikki Hinshaw.
How two Senate plans to expand federal tax exemptions stack up, according to Wharton’s budget model
While both bills seek to expand the “zero tax bracket,” the report found that they do so through different mechanisms, leading to a varied distribution of benefits and economic effects.
Penn partners with nonprofit to expand admissions assistance to military-affiliated applicants
The collaboration between Penn Admissions and Service to School — a nonprofit organization that provides free college counseling services to military-affiliated applicants — will expand guidance for veterans applying to Penn.
Penn receives ‘B’ rating on ADL campus antisemitism report card, marking highest grade to date
The annual report tracks “the current state of antisemitism” on college campuses and rated Penn “above expectations” in publicly disclosed administrative actions and “excellent” in Jewish life.
Penn faces federal agency in court over antisemitism investigation subpoena
United States District Court Judge Gerald Pappert’s decision could determine the scope of the EEOC’s investigations into antisemitism on college campuses nationwide.
In the absence of widespread guidance, Penn students have shared resources and hosted workshops to inform the campus community about how to prepare for possible confrontations with federal agents.
The alert cited risks including “military operations, airspace closures, and general travel disruption” as a result of the United States’ ongoing conflict with Iran.
Penn community responds to U.S. military strikes in Iran
As a result of the U.S. intervention, Penn Global “strongly advised” students to defer travel to and transit through the Middle East region.
Pentagon drops Penn from list of ‘woke’ universities set to lose military tuition aid
The official list of eliminated programs, published on Feb. 27, included all Ivy League institutions except Penn, Dartmouth College, and Cornell University.
For many students around the world, Trump is reshaping perceptions of Penn and the U.S.
Students shared their perceptions of Penn’s campus culture and preprofessional notoriety from overseas — and revealed a growing hesitance to study in the United States under the Trump administration.
Penn Museum terminates youth summer camp program, cites ongoing hiring freeze
A museum webpage attributed the move to Penn’s ongoing hiring freeze, adding that the University was “unable to cover the operational staffing required to run the camp.”
Slavery exhibit restoration stalled at Independence Park as legal fight continues
Although a recent order required the return of the exhibits by Feb. 20, a federal judge paused the restoration after the government filed an appeal.
How a federal agency used personal faculty phone numbers to investigate antisemitism at Penn
Penn is currently facing a subpoena from the agency that would require it to hand over information about Jewish students and faculty.
Documents show how Jeffrey Epstein tried to court renowned Penn Psychology professor Martin Seligman
Epstein wrote in a 2010 email exchange that Seligman had visited his ranch in New Mexico — referring to the professor as “great.”
Penn receives fifth-most foreign funding among universities nationwide
Penn received $2.8 billion, ranking in the top 1% of universities by funding.
Pentagon considers barring tuition aid for active-duty military graduate students at Penn
A press release stated that military services will reevaluate graduate programs at most Ivy League schools and many peer institutions.



















