Norah Findley

Many of Philadelphia’s first cherry blossoms — now an unmistakable sign of springtime — trace their origins to a 1926 gift from the Japanese government. 

Ahead of the proposal’s submission for congressional approval, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with University faculty and administrators to discuss how the potential cuts could affect their research.

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Penn Medicine students about their expectations and experiences before and after the event.

Carley’s October 2025 appointment followed Penn professor Michael Mann’s resignation from the role last year. 

Earth and Environmental Sciences professor Leigh Stearns said that there is “a lot of evidence” that extreme climatic events will worsen in the future.

From Wellness Week to peer counseling, the University's programming and student initiatives work together to provide comprehensive support to all students. 

The progress report outlines advancements made by Penn Sustainability and its partners in FY25, such as emissions and waste reduction, green infrastructure development, and carbon offset purchases. 

In a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, Villarruel wrote that the changes are likely to discourage applicants from pursuing professional education in the nursing field.

The Frontiers Planet Prize — awarded yearly to three international recipients — acknowledges “transformational research that shows the greatest potential to address the world’s most urgent environmental challenges.”

The demonstrations come as workers prepare to strike against Allied Universal — Penn's security contractor.