Politics
Penn fostered her love for public service. Now, 1984 Law grad Mary Gay Scanlon is running for Congress.
Penn Law graduate Mary Gay Scanlon won the Democratic primary election this May for Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District.
As Trump ramps up attacks on journalists, Annenberg profs launch media awareness initiatives
Annenberg professor Barbie Zelizer said increased threats to journalism in the U.S. and abroad compelled her to establish the Center for Media at Risk in April.
Pulitzer-winning journalists talk career paths and developing the right skill set at KWH event
The annual event, titled 'Careers in Journalism and New Media,' featured Ashley Parker, Jessica Goodman, and Jill Castellano, all of whom currently work in journalism.
Penn Dems gets behind Susan Wild, who is looking to break Pa.'s all-male congressional delegation
Penn Democrats are kicking off midterm season by traveling an hour out of Philadelphia to Allentown, Pa. They hope to help elect Democrat Susan Wild to replace former republican representative Patrick Meehan.
Penn defends affirmative action policies as Harvard lawsuit heats up
The Justice Department supported the students Thursday, arguing that Harvard has failed to prove it does not unlawfully discriminate against Asian Americans in its admissions process.
Joe Biden, Susan Rice, and H.R. McMaster will be speaking on campus Sept. 25
The officials from both Obama- and Trump-era administrations will engage in a closed-door conference on Sept. 24 and a public event, featuring panel discussions with other notable figures, the following day.
Betsy DeVos is changing sexual misconduct guidelines nationwide. Here's how Penn might follow suit.
Experts and campus anti-assault groups say these proposed rules could affect the way sexual misconduct is handled at universities such as Penn in significant ways, with the potential to make it more difficult for complainants to voice their concerns.
Talking to Michael Avenatti, the firebrand lawyer representing Stormy Daniels against Trump
The Daily Pennsylvanian talked to Avenatti about his 'non-traditional' time at Penn and why the student vote is so vital in the upcoming election cycles.
New Penn research looks to improve treatment for cancer that led to John McCain's death
Glioblastoma has a high fatality rate because the tumor works to transform cells into treatment-resistant bodies, so finding an effective treatment historically has proven difficult.
In the #MeToo era, sexual misconduct charges are emerging against faculty across the country
At Penn, longtime psychology professor Robert Kurzban resigned in July after allegations of two separate romantic relationships with students were reported by The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Trump cancels Eagles' White House celebration, reigniting national anthem kneeling controversy
The abrupt White House announcement came after nearly the entire team said they intended to boycott the celebration that was scheduled to take place the next day.
Meet the 19 Penn alumni running for Congress this year
While Donald Trump may be Penn’s most famous current politician, come this November several more former Quakers may be making their mark on the American political landscape.
Michelle Obama will visit Philadelphia for College Signing Day at Temple University
Obama will be the keynote speaker at Temple University's event, which is is expected to have approximately 8,000 high school students across Philadelphia in attendance.
Harvard graduate teaching and research assistants vote to unionize
Harvard teaching and research assistants held the election on April 18 and April 19 to determine whether Harvard Graduate Students Union-United Auto Workers would become their official union.
Meek Mill released from prison on bail following #FreeMeekMill movement
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted Mill bail, overturning the 2-4 year sentence he received for parole violations in November from Court Judge Grenece Brinkley.
From rugby to community service: who Conor Lamb was at Penn before joining Congress
2006 College graduate Conor Lamb won a close special election in the mostly-Republican Pennsylvania 18th district and now is campaigning for reelection in PA’s newly defined 17th district.
Drexel President John Fry pledges support for a Pa. bill to increase anti-hazing policies
“We are in the process of reviewing the bill with appropriate staff," University spokesperson Stephen MacCarthy wrote in an email to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
'It's a human issue': Penn freshmen lead walkout against gun violence as part of national movement
"We’re not viewing this as a partisan issue," Co-organizer and College freshman Simran Chand said. "It’s a human issue. People are dying on the streets. It’s not about who’s in office."
'It makes Democrats cry': Michael Knowles tells Penn students why they should vote for Trump
Referring to Penn as 'Trump University,' the conservative speaker said one reason to vote for Trump was because 'it makes Democrats cry, and their salty, delicious, leftist tears give [him] joy.'