Politics
Hundreds of Penn graduate student workers rally for union recognition at campus demonstration
The group announced on April 24 that over 1,900 Penn doctoral, master's, and undergraduate student workers have signed authorization cards to form a union.
Rebecca Rhynhart, Helen Gym speak about plans for Phila. during on-campus mayoral forum
Around 40 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as some citizens of Philadelphia, attended the event at the Perelman Center for Political Science & Economics Auditorium.
Former Penn professor, President Joe Biden announces 2024 re-election campaign
Biden’s announcement comes weeks after his visit to Penn earlier this month.
Penn's city councilmember Jamie Gauthier endorses 1993 College graduate Helen Gym for Phila. mayor
Gym launched her community safety plan, addressing gun violence and school safety, at the endorsement event.
Over 1,900 Penn student workers begin unionization effort, citing inadequate support
Students cited low pay, insufficient health benefits, and a lack of support for international students.
College Republicans, Penn YDSA back mayoral candidates while Penn Dems abstain from endorsement
While Penn College Republicans will be endorsing David Oh and Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America will be endorsing Helen Gym, Penn Democrats is abstaining from endorsing a single candidate in the mayoral race.
Amy Wax defends accusations of inflammatory remarks to audience of college professors
Wax said she would take Penn to court if she is punished, calling the University "ruthless" and "unprincipled."
Penn Sustainability hosts 2023 Earth Week
From April 17 to 23, Penn Sustainability will host the University’s annual Earth Week featuring cross-disciplinary events on environmental justice and nature open to the Penn community.
Annenberg graduate, former Twitter executive talks content moderation at campus event
The event, titled “Trust, Safety, and Social Media,” covered Roth’s journey and actions during his time at Twitter.
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator Bob Casey announces his run for a fourth term
Casey has the advantage of incumbency and is the longest-serving Democratic senator in Pennsylvania history.
Penn to offer second iteration of D.C. course, bringing students to White House, Supreme Court
The course will be held for the second time this fall, and students will have more opportunities to hear from public officials and visit government spaces.
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses entrepreneurship at on-campus event
Student groups proposed a policy initiative to a group of distinguished judges, including former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.
Black Student League, Penn Dems host first woman Pennsylvania House Speaker at on-campus event
Around 25 students gathered to discuss issues with Speaker McClinton, who represents part of Philadelphia.
Annenberg launches Center for Information Networks and Democracy
CIND aims to explore questions surrounding the emerging political usages of artificial intelligence chat boxes and social media disinformation.
Phila. mayoral candidate Jeff Brown talks with DP about student vote at campus event
Brown said that Penn students have the potential to sway the results of the mayoral election.
1968 Wharton graduate, former president Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts
Trump is the first sitting or former president to face criminal charges.
Penn students, local politicians rally for RA union recognition in campus demonstration
The rally was organized by United RAs at Penn and featured guest speakers such as Philadelphia mayoral candidate and 1993 College graduate Helen Gym.
President Joe Biden makes unexpected visit to Penn's campus, gallery at Addams Hall
This is Biden's second time visiting campus as president.
Philadelphia mayoral candidates debate at on-campus forum ahead of primary election
Community members heard from candidates Allan Domb, 2016 Fels Institute of Government master's graduate Cherelle Parker, David Oh, Derek Green, Jeff Brown, and Maria Quiñones Sánchez.