The organization works to encourage young people to vote, in an effort to prevent Donald Trump from winning the election.

A recent Change.org petition, authored by 1991 College graduate Nathaniel Popkin, has increased pressure on Gutmann and the University to take a stand against Trump. 

College sophomore Shay Moon wrote the grant after spending a month in Sierra Leone this summer, where he noticed a major problem in the region: the lack of a stable food supply.

Michelle Obama delivered a speech at La Salle University at noon, drawing such a large turnout that TV screens had to be set up outside the auditorium she was speaking in to accommodate the large number of attendees.

Biden directly addressed students, emphasizing what he called the generation’s tolerance, generosity and progress, but also its disengagement in politics because of a “dysfunctional” Washington.

"Hillary Clinton has been that role model for me since 1992," Banks said. "She’s my queen. She’s my democratic ideal.”

1996 College graduate and actress Elizabeth Banks came to Penn Monday to support Hillary Clinton and encourage Penn students to vote in November. Here are five things we learned about her life and political views.

Several student groups of varying political interests and affiliations at Penn hosted viewing parties Monday night.

Josh Shapiro currently serves as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and Chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

In addition to its continuing efforts on voter registration, Penn Leads the Vote wants to promote a voting culture at Penn and promote voting around campus.

The decision came upon the unanimous recommendation of an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Divestment assigned to review divestment.

Even in an election where Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump once called Mexican immigrants “criminals” and “rapists,” there is little evidence showing that Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is performing any better among Latino voters compared to previous Democratic presidential candidates. 

Jonathan Zimmermann's book, "Campus Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know," puts student demonstrations in a historical context.

"Officer Miller’s bravery underscores the courage and professionalism of our Penn Police force," Gutmann said. "We are blessed to have the best university police department in the nation."

On Wednesday, UMOJA hosted a student panel discussion about what issues are most important to minorities in the 2016 election.

In today's political climate, it can sometimes seem impossible for the two major parties to come together on any issue. A new Penn group hopes to change that.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the leader who will take my place,” Obama said. “I will do everything in my power to get her reelected.”