Across the Ivy League, many of Penn’s seven peer institutions also have policies of institutional neutrality, yet some have taken markedly different public stances in criticizing the Trump administration. 

The April 23 orders outlined a series of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns over foreign influence in academic institutions and the quality of education provided by accredited universities. 

Associate Director of Prevention Education and Programming at Penn Violence Prevention Julie Hastings said that the project — which was hosted on April 22 — helped show “survival stories in an anonymous way that was difficult to ignore.”

The conversation — with 1949 College graduate and Holocaust survivor Michael Katz — concluded with a memorial candle-lighting ceremony and a group prayer.

According to a recently filed disclosure, Penn lobbied the federal government on multiple issues including National Institutes of Health funding, research, graduate medical education, and general matters pertaining to higher education and international students.

The April 10 announcement noted that, beginning in July, SEPTA will cut service by 45% and implement a 21.5% fare increase. 

Bergman and Kathwari talked about how hate manifests itself in different forms, and how business leaders have a unique responsibility to counter it.

Also, Penn President Larry Jameson signed a letter calling on the federal government to respect the independence of higher education institutions.

Awarded annually in life sciences, mathematics, and fundamental physics, each prize includes a $3 million award. 

On April 21, Penn updated its “SEVIS Termination FAQ” website to address additional topics including public safety, academics, and housing for individuals who have been impacted by SEVIS terminations.

The April 22 letter from the American Association of Colleges and Universities was co-signed by 150 university presidents and higher education leaders from across the country.

The closure — which is expected to be completed within 30 days, affecting 3,000 workers and nearly 75,000 patients — comes after Penn Medicine offered a $5 million cash influx to assume two of the system’s leases.

Also, the DP compiled five takeaways from last week’s interview with Penn President Larry Jameson.

Producers for Ryan Coogler’s new film "Sinners" hosted a virtual press conference in early April for student journalists from universities and colleges across the country, including Penn. 

 The CHOPR researchers found that hospitals that serve higher rates of Black patients had significantly higher rates of adverse patient outcomes.

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to faculty and staff about the importance of Penn Global Seminars and the challenges they face, particularly in light of immigration restrictions enacted during the Trump administration.

Many Philadelphia-based organizations recently received notices that their grants would no longer be paid out by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.