The day’s community-centered programming included a children’s art and literacy project, a pet vaccination clinic, and a candlelight vigil dedicated to King.
Penn UMOJA condemns physical assault of Black student, urges 'highest possible' sanctions
UMOJA provided a list of demands for the University, including imposing the “highest possible” sanctions on the suspect and offering support resources to the victim.
Penn’s Veritas Forum hosts NYT columnist, political science professor for discussion on religion
Douthat and Linker discussed their personal and intellectual experiences with religion before answering audience questions.
Penn Hillel hosts actor Jesse Eisenberg to discuss Jewish representation, film industry
In a conversation moderated by College sophomore Dylan Karz, Eisenberg discussed his Jewish identity and how it relates to his film characters.
Penn UMOJA condemns physical assault of Black student, urges 'highest possible' sanctions
UMOJA provided a list of demands for the University, including imposing the “highest possible” sanctions on the suspect and offering support resources to the victim.
Penn’s Veritas Forum hosts NYT columnist, political science professor for discussion on religion
Douthat and Linker discussed their personal and intellectual experiences with religion before answering audience questions.
La Casa Latina hosts Phila. high schoolers for Día de los Muertos college readiness event
The event featured cultural celebrations as well as college insights from current Penn students and Emmanuel Martinez, the associate director of Scholarly & Professional Development at Penn First Plus.
South Asia Studies department hosts discussion featuring authors of new Dalit studies book
The work is a collection of essays written by scholars, including the two authors, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced by Dalit people in modern-day India.
Penn community members remember victims, hostages on second anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
During the event, speakers shared personal stories about their experiences on Oct. 7 and the victims of the attack.
To offer a closer look at the housing situation beyond the myths and mysteries, The Daily Pennsylvanian interviewed first year students to learn more about their experiences in the college house system.
Penn Hillel hosts Eagles running back A.J. Dillon to discuss Jewish identity, athletic career
The Sept. 30 event — part of Penn Hillel’s Jackie Reses Speaker Series — spotlighted Dillon’s career as an example of an individual who competes at the highest level “while balancing” their Jewish identity.
University Council meeting hears concerns about international student safety, graduate student resources
During the meeting, several students spoke about the direct impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on Penn's Latinx and international student community.
Here’s how Penn is celebrating Juneteenth this year
Campus organizations — including the African American Resource Center, Penn Museum, and Penn Libraries — have planned community-focused events to commemorate Juneteenth through the third week of June.
Penn Makuu celebrates 25th anniversary featuring current, former directors
Hosted in the Arts, Research and Culture House, the event brought together about 30 Penn students and community members to focus on Makuu’s place and history at Penn.
ADL gives Penn ‘C’ rating on 2025 Campus Report Card, marking improvement from last year
The Anti-Defamation League rated Penn “above expectations” in publicly disclosing administrative actions and “excellent” in Jewish life on campus.
Penn honors first Black architecture program graduate with dedication ceremony
At the event, which took place at Eisenlohr Hall, a framed portrait of Abele was unveiled on the first floor along with a series of his watercolor and pastel paintings.
Penn Ombuds Office report reveals increase in sexual harassment conflicts, overall visitors
The report was released on Feb. 18 and published in the Almanac.
Meet the staff leading Penn’s African American Resource Center
The center continues advocacy efforts dating back to the 1970s and is currently led by Director Valerie Dorsey Allen, Associate Director Darin Toliver, and staff assistant Colleen Winn.
Attendees of the vigil included Penn students, faculty, and Temple University students — some who had a personal connection to the war, and others who showed up in support.
As Penn quietly rolls back policies, programs, and initiatives it once championed, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the changes the University's schools have made to their DEI websites so far.


















