9/11 10Th Anniversary Issue
DP Daybreak | Attorney General seeks death penalty for Mangione
Also, Pennsylvania Democrats are continuing to push for the legalization of marijuana.
Penn collaboration with Atacama Cosmology Telescope releases images of universe's early years
The images received from this telescope are known as the cosmic microwave background, and they provide an exceptionally clear picture of the universe at about 380,000 years old.
New Kelly Writers House exhibit features student art highlighting friendship and community
The exhibit, titled "How to Fight Loneliness," centers around themes of love and solitude and was curated by College senior Lila Shermeta.
Pa. House Democrats continue push to legalize recreational marijuana
If passed, Pennsylvania would become the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana, joining states like New York, California, and New Jersey.
Penn students have not been affected by federal visa revocations, ISSS says
"ISSS is not aware of ANY Penn student or scholar who has had their visa revoked or been affected by a 'self-deport' alert," the email read.
Penn administrators, faculty discuss innovation opportunities at Penn AI launch event
The Penn AI launch event offered insight into the growing use of AI in research as well as the need for Penn to keep up with technological advancements.
Mritika Senthil | Penn tried to stop St. Paddy's — and made everything worse
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil explains how Penn’s restrictive event registration guidelines drive students into riskier, unregulated spaces.
U.S. attorney general orders prosecutors to pursue death penalty for Penn graduate Luigi Mangione
In December 2024, Mangione was charged with murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
DP Daybreak | Pro-Palestinian protesters rally near Penn Hillel
Also, Penn Hillel hosted Israeli activist and actress Noa Tishby to moderate a discussion with two survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Five Penn professors recognized by American Association for Advancement of Science
The AAAS selected five Penn professors from the School of Arts and Sciences, the Perelman School of Medicine, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Penn Graduate School of Education works with global educators to improve climate change curriculum
The Project-Based Learning for Global Climate Justice Program course — led by Penn GSE professors Zachary Herrmann and Taylor Hausberg — works with 70 educators across the globe to improve climate change curriculum for K-12 students.
Kislak Center exhibit showcases formation of Penn through the Revolutionary War
Organized in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the exhibition is on display in the Goldstein Gallery on the sixth floor of Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center until May. 27.
Penn women’s lacrosse defeats No. 6 Maryland in another close contest
In the 31st matchup between Penn and Maryland, Penn now has earned its first ever win streak
Carnathan | There has never been an Ivy League coach like Fran McCaffery
McCaffery's experience at the high-major level makes him a homerun hire for Penn men's basketball.
Penn Hillel hosts Israeli activist Noa Tishby to moderate Israel Week panel with Oct. 7 survivors
The March 31 event was part of the pilot program for the “Voices of October 7th” speaking tour, and featured firsthand accounts from Oct. 7 survivors.
Wellness at Penn hosts ‘i care’ training for students as program passes 10-year anniversary
Wellness at Penn held “i care” training for students, teaching exercises focusing on supporting mental health, identifying signs of stress, and crisis intervention.
Trump nominates three Penn alumni for federal government positions
Their three nominations await confirmation from the Senate.
Here’s how Penn professors are addressing recent federal actions, political events in their classes
Multiple professors told the DP they plan to — and often do — adjust their curriculums in order to address current events.
State Department has revoked over 300 student visas for campus protests, Rubio says
“It might be more than 300 at this point. We do it every day. Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a March 27 news conference.
