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.
Department of Education issues demands to Penn after finding University violated Title IX
The April 28 announcement includes a “Resolution Agreement” from the Office of Civil Rights that gives Penn 10 days to “voluntarily” enact three demands.
2020 Penn Engineering graduate Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charges
Mangione previously pleaded not guilty on 11 state murder and terror charges in New York.
Jewish members of the Penn community react to recent federal actions targeting higher education
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students and faculty about their reactions to recent federal policies targeting higher education institutions.
Department of Education issues demands to Penn after finding University violated Title IX
The April 28 announcement includes a “Resolution Agreement” from the Office of Civil Rights that gives Penn 10 days to “voluntarily” enact three demands.
2020 Penn Engineering graduate Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charges
Mangione previously pleaded not guilty on 11 state murder and terror charges in New York.
Federal government reactivates immigration statuses for remaining four Penn affiliates
The reactivations come as the Trump administration walked back its cancellation of over 1,500 student visas nationwide on April 25, following weeks of ongoing legal action to halt the revocations.
As Penn faces pressure from Trump, Phila. Mayor Cherelle Parker stays silent
In three separate requests for comment — regarding NIH funding, visa revocations, and a $175 million funding freeze — a spokesperson for the Mayor declined to comment, redirecting the DP to Penn.
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.
Trump executive orders target university foreign donation transparency, accreditation reform
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.
Penn spent $250,000 lobbying federal government in first quarter of 2025, most in 25 years
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.
Perry World House event invites CEOs to discuss role of business community in combating hate
Bergman and Kathwari talked about how hate manifests itself in different forms, and how business leaders have a unique responsibility to counter it.
Potential SEPTA fare increase, service reduction cause concern for Penn students
On April 10, SEPTA announced it may increase prices and cut bus and train routes if its funding gap in Pennsylvania’s state budget is not addressed.
Penn confirms five additional student visa revocations, bringing total to eight
A University spokesperson told The Daily Pennsylvanian that the five additional revocations are inclusive of both current students and recent graduates.
Amy Gutmann, former Canadian ambassador discuss ‘common sense diplomacy’ at Perry World House
The April 14 event, introduced by Penn President Larry Jameson and moderated by 1967 Penn graduate Andrea Mitchell, took place at Perry World House.
Map co-developed by Annenberg researchers estimates economic, job loss impact of NIH funding cuts
A new interactive map co-developed by researchers at Penn’s Annenberg School for Communication shows that proposed NIH funding cuts may lead to an estimated $16 billion in economic loss and 68,000 jobs lost.
ISSS 'monitoring' impact of sweeping South Sudanese visa revocations on Penn community
The April 11 announcement came five days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. State Department would immediately revoke visas issued to all South Sudanese passport holders.
Penn community members gather for interfaith vigil honoring ‘martyrs of the Palestinian genocide’
The April 11 vigil — which was announced in an Instagram post by Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine — began around 10 a.m. on Locust Walk.
Congressional Republicans launch investigation into Penn, Ivy League, alleging price-fixing scheme
An April 8 letter from the United States House of Representatives and Senate Committees on the Judiciary accused Penn and the Ivy League of collusion and engaging in unfair financial aid practices.
The April 9 presidential memo directed federal agency leaders to “immediately suspend any active security clearance held by Taylor” and accused him of “possibly violating the Espionage Act.”



















