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.

The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a timeline of union efforts on and around campus over the last year.

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.

From dining halls to Residential Services, several essential facilities will remain open with adjusted hours. Student resources such as Wellness at Penn and certain libraries will also remain available over break.

Throughout 2025, Penn received threats from the federal government concerning its funding status, including instances where threats to withhold funding were leveraged during negotiations.

The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled changes across individual schools and the University as a whole, highlighting new opportunities at the undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels.

From 1970 to 2007, the program won 24 Ivy League titles.

Columnist Ady Lotivio reflects on the greater possibilities of Penn’s networking culture. 

Columnist Joshua Daugherty calls for more flexible attendance policies so students aren’t penalized for being sick.

Columnist Simar Soni discusses Zohran Mamdani’s coalition strategies and how it impacts Philadelphians. 

Columnist Roshan Gopal depicts how misaligned political incentives lead to violence.

Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei argues that Penn students’ inability to “be kids” has led to dysfunctional tendencies.

Columnist Charlotte Pulica argues that the new degree classifications will cause more harm than any intended good.

Robbins also discussed the necessity of representing those outside the technology space within AI-related discourse.