Rowan will conclude his time as chair on June 30, 2026, ending a nine-year tenure in the role.
Kelly Writers House hosts author of new Franz Kafka translation for discussion, book-signing
The event, which was followed by a reception and book-signing, consisted of Harman discussing translation and Kafka, a reading of excerpts from his book, a conversation with English professor Jean-Michel Rabaté and German and comparative literature professor Liliane Weissberg, and questions from the audience.
Penn professors contribute to collaborative report on reducing firearm violence
The report summarized the group's calls for coordinated community investment, smarter technology, and policy reforms to treat gun violence as a preventable public health crisis rather than an inevitable reality.
Penn Trustees discuss updates to 1920 Commons, Annenberg Center renovation plans
The two projects include a redesign to the Class of 1920 Commons and a multi-purpose addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Kelly Writers House hosts author of new Franz Kafka translation for discussion, book-signing
The event, which was followed by a reception and book-signing, consisted of Harman discussing translation and Kafka, a reading of excerpts from his book, a conversation with English professor Jean-Michel Rabaté and German and comparative literature professor Liliane Weissberg, and questions from the audience.
Penn professors contribute to collaborative report on reducing firearm violence
The report summarized the group's calls for coordinated community investment, smarter technology, and policy reforms to treat gun violence as a preventable public health crisis rather than an inevitable reality.
Perelman School of Medicine honors 17 physicians and researchers with Awards of Excellence
The awards — established in 1996 — are divided into four categories: clinical, mentoring and professionalism, research, and teaching.
Penn GSE professor elected Vice President of National Academy of Education
Gadsden will succeed former Dean and Professor Emerita of Education at the Graduate School of Education Pam Grossman.
Annenberg Public Policy Center finds public has low knowledge of MMR vaccine efficacy, measles risks
The survey, conducted in August 2025 among almost 1,700 U.S. adults, revealed a decrease in U.S. adults’ likelihood of recommending that eligible children in their household get the MMR vaccine.
Penn professor named 2025 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Early Career Fellow
The fellowship, launched in 2022, aims to create a “healthier, more resilient, and more secure world” by harnessing AI.
Penn Faculty Senate to sponsor two initiatives fostering 'open dialogue' among faculty
The initiatives were organized by faculty members in an effort to break down barriers between the faculty and staff of Penn’s 12 graduate schools.
The fund comprises over 8,800 individual endowments and provided nearly $1.1 billion in annual budgetary support for the University during the 2025 fiscal year.
In a statement to the DP, one of the students featured in the video wrote that the University, following its investigation, concluded he did not use racial slurs. He added that he was not issued any disciplinary measures.
Heritage Foundation VP Victoria Coates talks Penn’s ‘leftward shift' in DP interview
Coates currently serves as vice president of the Heritage Foundation where she leads Project Esther, an initiative that seeks to create a “blueprint” to combat antisemitism in the U.S.
In a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, OFSL wrote that it will maintain a 100-person capacity limit for events this year, but “no further restrictions" will be in place.
Penn programs, campus services monitor potential disruptions as government shutdown enters fifth week
Several Penn programs — including Penn Abroad, International Scholar and Student Services, and select services at Penn Medicine — are monitoring potential disruptions from the shutdown.
University extends Nursing School Dean Antonia Villarruel’s appointment for two more years
In an email sent to the Nursing School community, Penn President Larry Jameson and Provost John Jackson Jr. announced that they will ask the University Board of Trustees to approve Villarruel’s extension through June 30, 2028.
Penn's Center for East Asian Studies screens short film, hosts discussion with Uyghur activist
After the film screening, members of the audience engaged in a question-and-answer session with Ayup, when he discussed his efforts to preserve the Uyghur language.
Wharton club hosts former Kamala Harris deputy chief of staff, Penn alum for election night event
Wilson spoke about her experiences as deputy chief of staff, a Democratic National Committee regional political director, and National Political Director for the 2020 Biden campaign.
PAACH hosts first Asian-American NBC anchor for 25th anniversary celebration
Lui spoke to the audience about being the first Asian-American to anchor a daily national cable news broadcast as well as his experience as a filmmaker and journalist.



















