Articles by Jared Mitovich
05/30/22 8:20am
‘Exactly the same quotes’: Academics condemn alleged plagiarism of their research by Penn students
The plagiarism accusations, which surfaced through a petition launched on May 16, alleged that two students admitted to Penn’s highly selective seven-year bio-dental program plagiarized several research papers while in high school. 05/19/22 12:54am
Over 4,000 people sign petition calling on Penn to investigate student plagiarism allegations
A 30-page document appears to present numerous instances of plagiarism and fabricated data in research papers and preprints authored by two students enrolled at Penn. 05/11/22 12:41pm
The Graduation Issue 2022: 2018-2019 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2022's first year at Penn, which was found the University near the center of the nation-wide admissions scandal as well as brought major changes to housing policies. 04/11/22 11:30pm
Amy Wax repeats racist rhetoric on national television amid ongoing University investigation
Penn Law representatives told the DP that they will withhold public comment on the controversy until the faculty review process of Wax has concluded, in adherence to University policy. 04/07/22 11:09am
Perry World House director takes leave of absence to helm new Department of Defense office
Horowitz departed the University yesterday to begin his federal service as the inaugural Director of the Office of Emerging Capabilities Policy. 04/07/22 12:02am
Wendell Pritchett: The Philadelphia-born scholar’s trajectory to the Penn presidency
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with 12 Penn community members and University leaders about the challenges that Penn currently faces under his leadership. 03/31/22 7:37pm
Penn releases Class of 2026 regular decision results, withholds acceptance rate
This year's regular decision admissions cycle marks a shift from past years, given that the University is not publicly highlighting its acceptance rate for its incoming class. 03/24/22 12:58am
The DP analyzed three years of UPennAlerts. Here’s what we found.
In 2021, the Division of Public Safety issued a total of 67 UPennAlerts, up from 58 alerts in 2020 and 34 in 2019. 03/24/22 12:14am
Penn approves 2.9% tuition hike for 2022-2023, largest financial aid increase in a decade
The increase will account for rising expenses due to inflation and support the University’s growing financial aid program, faculty and staff, and interdisciplinary academic offerings. 02/23/22 10:59pm
Nearly 100 people protest Penn’s role in evictions of University City Townhomes residents
The protest was hosted by the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes, a group composed of Penn faculty and students, the Black Bottom tribe, housing justice organizers, and West Philadelphia community members. 02/16/22 11:15pm
Penn Law School announces new equity initiatives amid Amy Wax investigation
Ruger and Finkelstein wrote that Penn Law will contribute over $8 million in new investments over the next five years to expand financial access. 02/10/22 3:00am
Amy Gutmann to host farewell event today ahead of departure to Berlin
Gutmann, who resigned from the Penn presidency on Tuesday, sent an invitation emailed to all undergraduate students which stated the event will be held on Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. 02/04/22 12:17pm
Penn taps former Provost Wendell Pritchett as interim president
Pritchett will serve until University of Virginia Provost M. Elizabeth "Liz" Magill begins her tenure as Penn's ninth president on July 1. He will be the first Black individual to serve as Penn president. 01/27/22 1:18am
Penn Law’s Amy Wax doubles down on racist comments, says she will not resign ‘without a fight’
Wax, who has worked at Penn for two decades, decried the current state of higher education and the conservative political movement in the United States. 01/18/22 5:04pm
Penn Law to begin sanctions process against Amy Wax, citing 'increasing' promotion of white supremacy
In the statement, Penn Law School Dean Ted Ruger wrote that complaints from Penn community members about Wax, who is a tenured University professor, motivated his decision to initiate the sanctions process. 01/17/22 10:38pm
Philadelphia City Council condemns Amy Wax as Penn Law weighs sanctions
The letter criticizes Wax, who is a tenured University professor, for making generalizations that are “a betrayal of the prestigious platform granted to faculty of an Ivy-League university.” 01/05/22 12:49am
Penn Law professor Amy Wax’s anti-Asian comments spark national scrutiny
An online petition calling on Penn to suspend Wax and reform the University's tenure policy has been signed by over 800 people. 12/14/21 12:45am
Amy Gutmann to appear before Senate committee Tuesday in first ambassadorship hearing
After the Dec. 14 hearing, the committee will schedule a vote to submit Gutmann’s nomination to the Senate — favorably, unfavorably, or without recommendation. 12/02/21 7:08pm
‘Gen Z and Public Service’ event helps students approach public sector internships
Penn students who interned in the public sector discussed the value of building connections and the ability to move between the public and private sectors. 11/18/21 10:08pm