In 2024, Penn saw a change in the racial makeup of its student body with a decrease in the percentage of students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education. 

The completion of two new buildings marked significant infrastructural developments on Penn’s campus this past year, with additional construction projects set to break ground in 2025.

Under new leadership in 2024, Penn appointed five deans and multiple new vice provost positions among other administrative shifts aimed at emphasizing the University's commitment to pursuing its strategic frameworks.

2024 saw the formation of three new campus unions, one historic union contract ratification, and increased momentum in negotiations between the University and several campus labor groups.

The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the fallout from Magill’s resignation over the past year, from national scrutiny of the University and political fallout to increased student activism.

The year included significant pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activism, and the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the end of the spring semester sparked Penn's controversial implementation of temporary open expression guidelines.

The Daily Pennsylvanian examined Penn's political experience over the past year and analyzed the potential implications of a Trump presidency for the University's future.

Mangione, who was found with a 3D-printed pistol, would have taken classes involving 3D-printing instruction to complete his degree. 

Axis, located next to Kings Court English College House, is serving as housing for second through fourth year Penn students for the 2024-25 academic year while Ware College House undergoes renovations. 

Voted for by more than 100,000 readers, the Penn Ice Rink has been a central hub for ice sports and recreation in the city.

After arriving at Penn in 1968, he served as a history professor and curator for the Henry Charles Lea Library at Penn Libraries, a position he held for 41 years.

Rendell largely attributed Democrats' electoral losses to issues with strategy rather than with a specific candidate.

Five Penn affiliates — all members of the Democratic Party — will serve in the 119th Congress, including four alumni and one former professor.

According to Penn’s academic calendar, the add-drop period concludes on the third Monday of the semester for both the fall and spring terms, giving students a little less than two weeks to explore courses.

The event, spearheaded by Wharton junior and Class of 2026 President Vedika Jawa and Class Board 2026, drew over 200 students despite the cold weather. 

According to an updated webpage describing the program, starting June 2025 GRI will no longer offer direct services and instead focus on the criminal legal system as part of SP2's Criminal Justice Hub. 

Vice President of Government Affairs Jeffrey Cooper cited several potential effects of Trump's leadership, including threats to higher education, changes to tax policies, and altered immigration laws.