Arti Jain

The center was established in 2018 as a response to an increasingly hostile climate for journalism under President Donald Trump’s first presidency.

During his term, the former executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania Health System was seen as a stabilizing force by many in the University community.

The layoffs, which were completed June 2, mark the latest step taken by Penn to address financial uncertainty as a result of federal policies.

Craig Gronczewski, who previously worked at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, became CEO on June 1 after being named last month. 

Mangione is accused of murdering former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. 

Penn centers have organized events throughout the year to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.

Ahead of the primary elections on May 19, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a comprehensive ballot guide detailing where to vote on campus, candidates on the ticket, and an explanation of two city-wide ballot measures.

Scott — who was first elected to Congress in 2002 — received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Wharton School.

The Wharton School announced in February that Wharton Cohorts and the Successful Transition and Empowerment Program will be housed under a singular banner. 

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