Several speakers emphasized the need for increased awareness on Penn’s campus surrounding recent protests in Tehran, which have faced harsh retaliation from the Iranian government.
Penn to 'comply' with Department of Education foreign funding policies amid ongoing investigation
The portal — launched on Jan. 2 — aims to promote compliance with Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, which requires postsecondary institutions to report foreign gifts and contracts that total $250,000 or more.
Penn announces preferred lender program ahead of federal student loan cap
The Private Educational Loan Program hosts five preferred lenders that offer financial resources to cover remaining educational expenses after financial aid is applied.
Penn alum, former UA speaker launches campaign for Pa. House of Representatives
The Jan. 10 event — hosted in Solga’s home in Wynnewood, Pa.— featured remarks on his campaign priorities, along with a question and answer session.
Penn to 'comply' with Department of Education foreign funding policies amid ongoing investigation
The portal — launched on Jan. 2 — aims to promote compliance with Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, which requires postsecondary institutions to report foreign gifts and contracts that total $250,000 or more.
Penn announces preferred lender program ahead of federal student loan cap
The Private Educational Loan Program hosts five preferred lenders that offer financial resources to cover remaining educational expenses after financial aid is applied.
Penn-affiliated groups motion to intervene as defendants in federal antisemitism lawsuit
If the motion is granted, the groups would become defendants in the lawsuit alongside Penn.
Penn to face trial in $2 billion lawsuit over alleged price-fixing scheme
A United States District Court denied Penn’s request for summary judgment, requiring that the case proceed toward trial rather than be dismissed before being presented to a jury.
Penn’s Title IX settlement ‘set the tone’ for transgender athlete cases, Education Secretary says
McMahon used the settlement as an example of the Trump administration’s goals, calling for the restoration of “biological definitions” of gender to Title IX.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announces 2026 re-election campaign at Philadelphia rally
The rally marked Shapiro’s second public announcement of his candidacy, following a speech earlier that day in Pittsburgh.
The emails described the military operation as a "crisis" and listed the contact information of multiple on-campus support services.
Penn ISSS urges select students to avoid international travel as White House expands travel ban
ISSS advised potentially impacted students to avoid non-essential international travel and to consult advisors before leaving the United States.
Penn students, Phila. community honor Brown University shooting victims at Ivy League-wide vigil
Two students from Brown spoke about the shooting — which killed two individuals and injured nine others — before attendees observed a moment of silence for the victims.
From the Oval Office to courtrooms, several Penn alumni made national headlines this year — repeatedly tying the University to high-profile controversies.
Year in Review: The stories that defined Penn in 2025
Look back at the biggest stories from Penn this year with The Daily Pennsylvanian’s Year in Review.
The increase in national scrutiny of Penn coincided with a series of lawsuits against the University, as well as federal investigations and ongoing negotiations with the White House.
Year in Review: Wave of campus labor organizing gains momentum, brings one new union to Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a timeline of union efforts on and around campus over the last year.
Year in Review: Here’s what Jameson accomplished during the start of his permanent tenure
Jameson has sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian on three separate occasions this year, outlining his vision for the University’s future and role within higher education.
Senior Penn administrator ‘toasted’ to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to document
Penn’s Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives David Asch was referenced in a 2015 email exchange between his high school classmate and Epstein — Asch’s former teacher.
Penn Hillel shares results of student survey on Jewish campus experiences
The survey results indicated that 85% of respondents said they experienced, heard about, or witnessed “something antisemitic” at Penn.



















