In November 2016, shortly before Trump took office for his first-term, then-Penn-president Amy Gutmann announced that Penn would be a “sanctuary” for undocumented students.

Patterson received the 24th Annual MLK Jr. Social Justice award, which highlights an individual with “influential scholarship and commitment to social justice,” for his extensive research into Jamaican slavery.

The information in this report reflects the fall 2024 demographics of 260 members of the organization, across The Daily Pennsylvanian, 34th Street Magazine, and Under the Button.

The Jan. 21 event — titled "Courage & Sacrifice" — featured IDF combat medic Saar Arie and IDF observer Maya Desiatnik. 

The move marks a step towards the University’s goal to streamline student support services by housing multiple departments under one roof.

The announcement, posted on the International Students and Scholar Services website, is directed at Penn community members who hold J-1 and H1-B visas and plan to travel internationally over winter break.

The Museums: Missions and Acquisitions Project  will feature current collecting practices and highlight case studies in the United States museum sector.

Students expressed frustration about the lack of communication from the University, the sparse Indigenous representation among NAIS faculty, and the limited number of courses.

The event featured small group discussions with different prompts, exploring topics such as the vision for PWC’s next 50 years, services and resources to support that vision, and ways to generally increase the inclusivity and accessibility of the center.

In a video posted on Instagram by Penn Against the Occupation, the employee was heard saying “all started by Hamas” and “half-assed backwards people” as he removed the signs. 

Following the reelection of 1968 Wharton graduate, former President, and President-elect Donald Trump, the cultural resource centers explained the importance of continuing to support students regardless of election results.

The statement confirmed that the remains matched the records of Delisha Africa, and noted that the findings have been communicated to her family.

The Penn Israel Public Affairs Committee and Hillel co-organized the rally.

The professors pointed to voter concerns over the economy and inflation as well as growing dissatisfaction among rural voters as key contributors to Trump's election to a second term.  

Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine hosted the walkout in conjunction with Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine, and the event drew about 30 attendees.

Issues the groups highlighted as important include environmental stewardship, immigration policy, and reproductive justice.

The University has attracted attention in debates around elite influence, free expression, and the role of higher education in society.