The increase in national scrutiny of Penn coincided with a series of lawsuits against the University, as well as federal investigations and ongoing negotiations with the White House.
Year in Review: How the federal government affected Penn’s finances in 2025
Throughout 2025, Penn received threats from the federal government concerning its funding status, including instances where threats to withhold funding were leveraged during negotiations.
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled changes across individual schools and the University as a whole, highlighting new opportunities at the undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels.
Year in Review: Here’s what stays open on Penn’s campus over winter break
From dining halls to Residential Services, several essential facilities will remain open with adjusted hours. Student resources such as Wellness at Penn and certain libraries will also remain available over break.
Year in Review: How the federal government affected Penn’s finances in 2025
Throughout 2025, Penn received threats from the federal government concerning its funding status, including instances where threats to withhold funding were leveraged during negotiations.
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled changes across individual schools and the University as a whole, highlighting new opportunities at the undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels.
Penn Public Interest Technology initiative hosts virtual fireside talk on AI applications
Robbins also discussed the necessity of representing those outside the technology space within AI-related discourse.
Penn Sustainability announces emissions reductions, waste improvements in annual progress report
The progress report outlines advancements made by Penn Sustainability and its partners in FY25, such as emissions and waste reduction, green infrastructure development, and carbon offset purchases.
Penn Marriage Pact issues cease and desist to Penn Date Drop, alleging plagiarized language
As part of the proceedings, Penn Marriage Pact — an online matchmaking service — provided a list of exhibits showcasing the hundreds of emails it alleges Date Drop used to build its product.
Here’s how Penn reports and tracks crime on and around campus
The Clery Act requires institutions of higher education participating in federal student aid programs to report information related to security policies, safety procedures, and campus crime data to students and employees.
Penn moves to evict World Cafe Live from venue, citing ‘failure’ to adhere to lease agreement
According to a December petition, the venue allegedly owed the University “nearly $1.3 million in past due rent and other costs” at the time of Penn’s filing.
Senior Penn administrator ‘toasted’ to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to document
Penn’s Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives David Asch was referenced in a 2015 email exchange between his high school classmate and Epstein — Asch’s former teacher.
Penn biologist uncovers molecular switches controlling plant shifts from youth to maturity
Poethig and his research team are continuing to investigate the exact genes that regulate plant aging.
Penn GSE announces new endowed special education faculty chair following alumni donation
The endowment will also support specific research, teaching, and leadership into special education with the goal of increasing diversity in education practices to support learners of all backgrounds.
The DP surveyed sites located between 32nd and 47th streets and from Woodland to Lancaster avenues, selecting 24 cafes on Penn’s campus and within the surrounding area.
The appointments were announced on Bryn Mawr’s website and will take effect in 2026.
Penn Hillel shares results of student survey on Jewish campus experiences
The survey results indicated that 85% of respondents said they experienced, heard about, or witnessed “something antisemitic” at Penn.
During the Nov. 24 conversation, Jameson addressed the University’s relationship with the federal government, and highlighted the role that campus stakeholders play in Penn’s financial and institutional future.
Penn withdraws motion to reassign EEOC lawsuit, citing federal judge resignation
The University attributed its decision to withdraw the motion to Goldberg's retirement in September. adding that the case the justice dismissed is currently on appeal.
The Dec. 3 motion renamed the body the ‘Committee on Community and Equal Opportunity’ and marked the second round of public debate over a potential name change.



















