Penn initially removed references to inclusion and equity in February following the federal government’s crackdown on DEI, and the new erasures come in the wake of increased federal action. 

The polls were open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 20, with residents voting under Pennsylvania’s closed primary system. 

The May 15 webinar — titled "Navigating Visa, Port of Entry, and Travel Challenges in 2025" — drew over 100 attendees from across the Penn community.

Although Penn quietly submitted its response to the Department of Education's three demands "on time," it remains unclear how — or if — the University complied.

During the Class of 2025's time at Penn, the University has faced significant leadership changes, including a series of high-level resignations in the face of increasing national scrutiny.

In the months following Trump’s inauguration, Penn has remained a target of federal scrutiny leading to widespread changes to University policies. 

The May 9 joint committee hearing questioned Penn’s rollback of DEI policies in response to recent federal mandates. 

According to an Education Department press release, Penn has 30 days to comply with the agency’s request for information.

Magill and Bok discussed the “pervasive role” of Wall Street, the days that led up to their departures from Penn, and the current “crisis” facing “all major, elite” American universities. 

The May 5 lawsuit claimed that the NSF’s 15% cap on indirect cost reimbursements could cost Penn's research budget over $10 million annually.

Penn has yet to publicly acknowledge the Education Department’s demands — even as a senior White House official warns that it could lose federal funding for failing to comply.

Several former Penn swimmers expressed their support for the Department of Education’s recent finding that deemed Penn in violation of Title IX and demanded further governmental action.

As Trump surpasses the 100-day mark of his second term, the DP spoke with Penn experts to understand the impact of his policies and rhetoric on higher education.

Here are six key moments from the DP’s 90-minute conversation with former Board of Trustees chair Scott Bok. 

The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with four politically oriented student groups to discuss campus sentiments in response to recent federal actions.

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students and faculty about their reactions to recent federal policies targeting higher education institutions.

The April 28 announcement includes a “Resolution Agreement” from the Office of Civil Rights that gives Penn 10 days to “voluntarily” enact three demands.