Guest Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford reflects on whether transferring from Penn was a good idea for him, and whether it would be a good idea for other people.

From the 4x100-meter relay to the 3000-meter race, all three commits have previously competed at the Penn Relays. 

Freshly minted Singapore national record holder Kampton Kam highlights the group.

Also, the DP analyzed how Penn’s institutional neutrality policy has affected its response to federal actions.

Across the Ivy League, many of Penn’s seven peer institutions also have policies of institutional neutrality, yet some have taken markedly different public stances in criticizing the Trump administration. 

The April 23 orders outlined a series of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns over foreign influence in academic institutions and the quality of education provided by accredited universities. 

Associate Director of Prevention Education and Programming at Penn Violence Prevention Julie Hastings said that the project — which was hosted on April 22 — helped show “survival stories in an anonymous way that was difficult to ignore.”

The conversation — with 1949 College graduate and Holocaust survivor Michael Katz — concluded with a memorial candle-lighting ceremony and a group prayer.

According to a recently filed disclosure, Penn lobbied the federal government on multiple issues including National Institutes of Health funding, research, graduate medical education, and general matters pertaining to higher education and international students.

The April 10 announcement noted that, beginning in July, SEPTA will cut service by 45% and implement a 21.5% fare increase. 

Bergman and Kathwari talked about how hate manifests itself in different forms, and how business leaders have a unique responsibility to counter it.

These four freshmen have had stellar performances in their events this year. 

Among these inductees is Kevin Sullivan, who recounts his time in the Relays as a distance medley runner.

Townsend’s faith, grit, and guidance have garnered her multiple track and field accolades.

The nearly 130-year tradition teems with rich Black culture on and off the track.