Articles by Jasmine Ni
07/03/25 3:42am
Penn’s ‘goodwill’ talks with Washington paved the way to a settlement, officials say
Senior government officials told The Daily Pennsylvanian that Penn had been involved in closed-door negotiations in Washington for months — ultimately leading to Monday’s resolution agreement. 06/30/25 2:37am
Penn retains top D.C. lobbying firm with former Trump advisor amid federal funding dispute
Penn’s team at BGR Group consists of four high-ranking lobbyists — including one former appointee from President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump’s first administration. 06/16/25 12:03am
Amid federal uncertainty, here’s what Penn’s Board of Trustees discussed at their spring meeting
The heightened scrutiny that Penn and universities across the country have experienced over the past six months echoed throughout the Trustees’ discussions. 06/12/25 10:16pm
RAPUP rally criticizes Penn’s ‘union-busting’ tactics, calls for vote outside Board of Trustees meeting
At the June 12 demonstration speakers advocated for the RAPUP’s right to “unionize for better healthcare, international protections, and higher pay.” 05/27/25 6:10pm
Wharton Board Chair Marc Rowan endorses federal campaign to 'fundamentally reform' higher education
During the May 22 interview, Rowan alleged that universities have “brought [federal action] on themselves” by “bragging” about their wealth, exclusivity, and political uniformity. 05/22/25 10:57pm
Penn Medicine scrubs DEI webpages amid escalating federal crackdown
Penn initially removed references to inclusion and equity in February following the federal government’s crackdown on DEI, and the new erasures come in the wake of increased federal action. 05/06/25 5:41pm
Liz Magill, Scott Bok discuss Penn ‘crisis’ in first joint public appearance since resignations
Magill and Bok discussed the “pervasive role” of Wall Street, the days that led up to their departures from Penn, and the current “crisis” facing “all major, elite” American universities. 04/30/25 11:04pm
Six key takeaways from the DP's interview with former Board of Trustees chair Scott Bok
Here are six key moments from the DP’s 90-minute conversation with former Board of Trustees chair Scott Bok. 04/28/25 9:01am
Former Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok discusses resignation, attacks on Penn ahead of book release
Bok reflected on the events that led to his departure, the forthcoming release of his book, and the federal government’s campaign against higher education — which he said “started at Penn.” 04/17/25 2:57pm
Penn confirms five additional student visa revocations, bringing total to eight
A University spokesperson told The Daily Pennsylvanian that the five additional revocations are inclusive of both current students and recent graduates. 04/10/25 1:48am
Trump memo revokes security clearances of former Penn lecturer, all University affiliates
The April 9 presidential memo directed federal agency leaders to “immediately suspend any active security clearance held by Taylor” and accused him of “possibly violating the Espionage Act.” 04/10/25 12:00am
GSE student among those affected by visa revocations, school's dean says
Strunk’s email — which was sent to the GSE community — stated that the school was “working closely alongside colleagues across the University to ensure they have access to all available support and resources.” 04/07/25 8:49am
‘At least three’ Penn students had visas revoked, ISSS says
The visa revocations at Penn come as 1968 Wharton graduate and President Donald Trump’s second administration cracks down on international students across the country. 03/21/25 5:24pm
Sexyy Red, Jay Sean to perform at 2025 Spring Fling concert
The concert will take place at Penn Park at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and will be followed by the Daytime Fling carnival on Saturday, April 5. 03/21/25 1:48pm
Protesters rally at Jameson’s home, accuse Penn of complicity in ICE raids, 'Palestinian genocide'
The March 21 demonstration criticized the University’s “complicity in Palestinian genocide, violations of free speech, and refusal to protect Penn’s non-citizen community from invasive I.C.E. raids.” 03/18/25 2:04pm
Penn issues guidance to University community warning of potential travel ban, visa revocations
The March 18 message reaffirmed Penn’s commitment to supporting international members of the University community and issued recommendations to impacted individuals. 02/11/25 11:01pm
NIH funding indirect cost cuts leave Penn researchers, faculty in state of ‘uncertainty and chaos’
Despite a judge temporarily halting changes to the funding policy after Penn and 12 other universities sued the NIH, researchers say the future of their work remains uncertain. 02/11/25 2:31pm
Jameson says $240 million NIH funding cut will ‘severely harm’ Penn research
In his message, Jameson highlighted the potential impacts of the funding cuts and reiterated Penn’s commitment to “identify solutions to minimize the impact” of the federal action. 01/31/25 12:55am
SCUE 2025 white paper calls for academic flexibility, DEI initiatives, free speech reform
The Student Committee on Education released its 2025 white paper offering Penn recommendations in six areas: Academics; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; One University; Wellness; West Philadelphia; and Open Expression. 01/16/25 12:43am