Crime
Penn graduate Luigi Mangione charged with murder as an act of terrorism in CEO killing
2020 Penn Engineering graduate Luigi Mangione was indicted on one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder — along with eight additional charges — in the UnitedHealthcare CEO case on Dec. 17.
Penn condemns professor’s support for alumnus charged with killing CEO
“Her comments regarding the shooting of Brian Thompson in New York City were antithetical to the values of both the School of Arts and Sciences and the University of Pennsylvania,” Kallberg wrote in the statement.
Here’s what we know about the Penn graduate charged with murder of healthcare CEO
Mangione, who was found with a 3D-printed pistol, would have taken classes involving 3D-printing instruction to complete his degree.
Luigi Mangione, 2020 Penn graduate, named 'strong person of interest' in UnitedHealth CEO murder
Police held Mangione for questioning throughout the morning, and the NYPD identified Mangione as the department’s person of interest in “brazen targeted murder” of Thompson at a press conference around 1:40 p.m.
Penn launches master's program in applied criminology and police leadership, first in nation
The two-year program, which is housed in the School of Arts and Sciences, will be the first graduate program of its kind in the United States.
Penn security report shows decrease in alcohol disciplinary infractions, uptick in vehicle theft
The report, which includes statistics from 2021 through 2023, found a significant decrease in alcohol-related disciplinary referrals and a rise in motor vehicle theft.
College Republicans criticizes presidential pardon of Hunter Biden, alleging 'hypocrisy and deceit'
In a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, College Republicans called the pardon “a reflection of hypocrisy and deceit" representative of the Biden administration.
Murderer of former Penn student Blaze Bernstein sentenced to life in prison
On July 3, Samuel Woodward — the man charged with the 2018 homicide of Bernstein — was convicted of first-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement.
Penn students stage walkout protesting police search of pro-Palestinian activists’ off-campus house
Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine hosted the walkout in conjunction with Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine, and the event drew about 30 attendees.
‘Laws must be enforced’: Penn defends off-campus search amid mounting politician, community criticism
The statement marks Penn's first official comment since the Oct. 18 search, while both external and internal pressure continues to mount on University administrators for it.
Group claims credit for Yahya Sinwar vandalism while criticizing DP, denying Penn affiliation
The group wrote in a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian that “the decision to place these tags was a spontaneous one” and denied any affiliation to the University.
Penn says Jameson ‘not involved’ in raid of off-campus house connected to vandalism investigation
The investigation relates to a Sept. 12 incident when pro-Palestinian activists claimed responsibility for vandalizing of the Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall with red paint, according to The Intercept.
Several locations on and around Penn’s campus vandalized with derogatory, anti-Zionist ‘death threat’
The three recent acts — two of which were discovered on Oct. 21 and one of which was discovered on the morning of Oct. 23 — follow at least three separate instances of vandalism over the weekend.
Penn executes search warrant as pro-Palestinian activists allege ‘raid’ of student organizers’ house
The warrant was reviewed by the Philadelphia District Attorney's office and approved by a bail commissioner, the University said.
Phila. DA drops charges against two individuals arrested for antagonizing Penn encampment
One individual was arrested for entering an encampment event with a knife and holster, while the other was detained for spraying an unknown odorous substance on items in the encampment.
An ‘unwinnable situation’: Why Penn’s encampment negotiations broke down
Penn offered to pause all disciplinary cases against protesters and committed to engaging with their demands if they ended their demonstration.
Two individuals arrested on Penn’s campus after fleeing vehicle stop by Philadelphia Police
An individual was apprehended on campus around 5:16 p.m. near 39th Street and Locust Walk.
Penn installed barriers around College Green on Wednesday. It cited the debate on Tuesday.
Penn Police and their security partners took additional measures to ensure the safety and security of the entire community, the Division of Public Safety wrote.
Penn Police Chief Gary Williams suddenly departs role after less than two years
Williams will now serve as the Director of Community Outreach and Engagement, and Deputy Chief Derrick Wood will serve as interim chief.