“I’ve seen how the school has felt constrained,” Faculty Senate Chair-Elect Roy Hamilton said while describing “what’s happened to these programs” under the current guidance from the Trump administration.

According to the report two student organizations were “found responsible for violating the University’s Anti-Hazing Policy” in the 2025-26 academic year.

The deadline — initially set for Jan. 27 — marks the final opportunity for students to add additional courses to their schedule.

“It was so special to take advantage of such a cherished tradition,” one student wrote while describing his experience sledding at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 

The Jan. 26 decision was communicated through a UPennAlert at 8 p.m. on Monday, as hazardous conditions persist throughout the Philadelphia area following Sunday’s winter storm.

The Monday brief came almost a week after Penn asserted that the EEOC’s subpoena requesting information about Jewish students and faculty should not be enforced. 

The restaurant storefront — located on 36th and Chestnut streets — remains unstaffed during regular business hours and contains no signage indicating plans to reopen or announcing a permanent closure. 

Per University policy, classes will also not report in person on Jan. 26. 

From Wellness Week to peer counseling, the University's programming and student initiatives work together to provide comprehensive support to all students. 

The storefront — located at 39th and Chestnut streets — is open daily from 9-12 a.m. and uses a modernized service model.

The Education Department’s dismissal follows a year-long federal campaign against the inclusion of DEI in university programs.

Four Penn faculty discussed the future of the country, along with how U.S. foreign policy will affect Venezuelan citizens.

The brief comes amid an ongoing federal investigation into alleged workplace antisemitism at Penn.

The day’s community-centered programming included a children’s art and literacy project, a pet vaccination clinic, and a candlelight vigil dedicated to King. 

According to multiple Penn students, the closure increased travel times, forced commuters to seek alternative transportation methods, and added noise as trolleys diverted above ground.

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 Libraries Associate Vice Provost for Organizational Impact and Effectiveness Joe Zucca attributed the decision to the importance of creating a safe environment that remains welcoming to visitors.