Politics
DPS unfolds new measures to increase transparency and accountability of Penn Police
The report's recommendations are based on an independent review of DPS that was previously commissioned by the University in July 2020, following the police killing of George Floyd and ensuing criticism of policing on campus.
Annenberg survey shows increase in knowledge about Constitution in 2021
The survey measures American adults' knowledge about civics and government.
Phila. DA Larry Krasner talks criminal justice reform, voter turnout at Penn Dems event
Krasner answered questions from Penn and Philadelphia community members regarding his work on criminal justice reform, his recent win in the Democratic primary, and the role of higher voter turnout in the primary election.
‘Warming is human activity’: Penn experts urge climate action on campus and beyond
Penn experts on climate action, some of whom contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, are emphasizing the urgency of climate action and reaching net-zero carbon emissions.
Penn’s political groups aim to improve in-person programming based on virtual experiences
With a return to in-person learning comes a return to in-person extracurricular activities, and Penn's political clubs in particular are in for an event-filled academic year.
Investigation finds Penn profs. demonstrated 'gross insensitivity' in handling MOVE remains
The remains were held by Penn professors for decades and were used by Penn Anthropology professor Janet Monge in an online Princeton University course, which sparked significant backlash.
Penn professors largely optimistic Gutmann can rebuild relations as U.S. ambassador to Germany
Some Penn professors hope Gutmann can repair U.S.-Germany relations as Germany will be going through a transition period after their federal election next month.
Wharton prof. Eric Orts speaks with the DP about U.S. Senate race, climate change
Orts said that his campaign focus is on climate change, which he considers to be the most pressing issue facing the world today, and said he would use his position to enact meaningful climate reform.
Council on Foreign Relations invites PWH Director Michael Horowitz to be senior fellow
Horowitz, a professor of political science and Richard Perry University Professor at Penn, will be retaining his positions at Penn while acting as a senior fellow at the CFR.
Penn graduate Conor Lamb expected to enter race for U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania
2006 College and 2009 Law School graduate is expected to announce his candidacy on Aug. 6.
Pa. State Representative elected to reform 190th district implicated in deed fraud
Amen Brown allegedly purchased a row house in the Point Breeze neighborhood in Philadelphia despite the owner of the home having been deceased for over 10 years.
Penn Law students revitalize club to petition against University-sponsored travel to Israel
Penn Law Students for Justice in Palestine released a statement on July 2 discouraging students from participating in itrek, an annual academic trip to Israel for business, law, policy, and STEM students.
Students call Gutmann’s nomination a ‘great opportunity,’ but are wary of leadership change
In an email sent to the Penn community, Gutmann said she intends to serve as Penn president until June 30, 2022, as originally intended, or until the Senate confirms her ambassadorship.
David Cohen’s term as Board of Trustees chair comes to an end
Cohen — who served on the Board of Trustees for almost 12 years — will be replaced by 1981 College and Wharton graduate, 1984 Penn Law graduate, and investment banker Scott Bok.
Wharton MBA grad appointed as India’s new Minister of Electronics and Information Technology
Vaishnaw, a 2010 Wharton MBA graduate, has taken on the roles of Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics and Information Technology in India.
Democratic Rep. and Penn alumnus Conor Lamb considers running for Pennsylvania Senate seat
There have been multiple reports that Conor Lamb, a Penn Law alumnus and moderate Democrat, will run for a Pennsylvania Senate seat in the upcoming midterm elections.
Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that Senate infrastructure plan will decrease national debt
The study by the Penn Wharton Business Model predicts that the new proposal will decrease national debt by 0.9% and increase economic output by 0.1% in 2050.
Penn experts say Gutmann’s leadership, political savvy prepare her to be German ambassador
Experts said that Gutmann’s experience as Penn’s president could aid her in the role of ambassador to Germany and pointed out the historical precedent of college presidents who served as previous ambassadors.
Biden officially nominates Penn President Amy Gutmann as ambassador to Germany
Gutmann wrote that she will continue to serve as Penn's president until June 30, 2022, as she had previously planned, or whenever the U.S. Senate confirms her as the ambassador, which would likely accelerate her departure.