Stefanik gained national attention in fall 2023 as a leading figure in the House education committee's investigation into how universities, including Penn, were responding to campus antisemitism.

Party control in the state legislature could influence issues such as the status of funding for Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, abortion rights in Pennsylvania, and higher education.

Each panelist delivered opening remarks related to their areas of specialty, reflecting on the historical dynamics that shaped the 2024 election outcome. 

Bresnahan's victory by nearly two percentage points above Cartwright brings an end to the incumbent's tenure in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, representing Scranton and nearby suburbs.

The Penn Israel Public Affairs Committee and Hillel co-organized the rally.

While Penn's campus overwhelmingly supported Harris, international students at Penn — who may be especially affected by his policy proposals — were unable to vote in the election.

McCormick’s victory in the Keystone State marks a major win for the Republican Party and its projected multi-seat majority in the U.S. Senate.

The Republican-led United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce released a 325-page report with the committee’s findings from its yearlong investigation of several higher education institutions — including Penn.

After 1968 Wharton graduate and former President Donald Trump was named the winner of the 2024 presidential election, Penn professors acted quickly — canceling classes, offering resources, and adjusting exam schedules.

The professors pointed to voter concerns over the economy and inflation as well as growing dissatisfaction among rural voters as key contributors to Trump's election to a second term.  

Many students voiced dismay and concern at the specter of a second Trump presidency, especially after his victories in swing states like Pennsylvania and with potential Republican control of control. 

The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look at what a second Trump presidency — and a projected Republican majority in the Senate — could mean for Penn and higher education institutions across the country. 

Students flocked to watch parties at residential college houses with mixed feelings of uncertainty, nervousness, and excitement about the possibilities of the election.

In Washington, the Harris-Walz campaign held a watch party at Vice President Kamala Harris’ alma mater, Howard University. 

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several students about their feelings about how the election results have panned out so far.

Fox News first called the election for the Penn graduate around 1:50 a.m. on Nov. 6, declaring Trump the victor of the 2024 presidential election to clinch his second term in office.

Throughout the day, campus groups including Penn Leads the Vote and Penn Democrats set up on Locust Walk to ensure as many students cast their ballots as possible, contributing to strong voter turnout.