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Penn announces early decision results for Class of 2029 amid historic increase in applications
Over 9,500 students applied to Penn through the Early Decision Program — an increase from last year’s total of over 8,500 applications — according to the University announcement.
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.
William Levy donates $42 million to Penn's College of Arts and Sciences for scholarship fund
The estate donation — which brings his lifetime contributions to Penn to $50 million — will establish the William J. Levy Endowed Scholarship Fund to support over 40 students annually.
Year in Review: The top stories that defined Penn in 2024
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson’s first year in the position was marked by heightened campus activism, labor organization, and continued administrative policy changes and fallout.
Year in Review: Penn sees drop in underrepresented students after affirmative action ruling
In 2024, Penn saw a change in the racial makeup of its student body with a decrease in the percentage of students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
Year in Review: Penn completes two new buildings, first phase of Quad renovations
The completion of two new buildings marked significant infrastructural developments on Penn’s campus this past year, with additional construction projects set to break ground in 2025.
Year in Review: Penn administration experiences fallout of president, board chair resignations
Under new leadership in 2024, Penn appointed five deans and multiple new vice provost positions among other administrative shifts aimed at emphasizing the University's commitment to pursuing its strategic frameworks.
Year in Review: Wave of campus labor organization continues with three new unions at Penn
2024 saw the formation of three new campus unions, one historic union contract ratification, and increased momentum in negotiations between the University and several campus labor groups.
Year in Review: Magill’s resignation is followed by turmoil, unrest on Penn’s campus
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the fallout from Magill’s resignation over the past year, from national scrutiny of the University and political fallout to increased student activism.
Year in Review: Pro-Palestinian activism sweeps campus, sparking policy changes
The year included significant pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activism, and the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the end of the spring semester sparked Penn's controversial implementation of temporary open expression guidelines.
Year in Review: Penn braces for increased political scrutiny as Trump returns to office
The Daily Pennsylvanian examined Penn's political experience over the past year and analyzed the potential implications of a Trump presidency for the University's future.
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.
Students reflect on living in Axis apartment building one semester into Penn's lease
Axis, located next to Kings Court English College House, is serving as housing for second through fourth year Penn students for the 2024-25 academic year while Ware College House undergoes renovations.
Penn's ice skating rink named Metro Philly's 2024 Best Ice Rink
Voted for by more than 100,000 readers, the Penn Ice Rink has been a central hub for ice sports and recreation in the city.
Penn emeritus professor, medievalist Edward Peters dies at age 88
After arriving at Penn in 1968, he served as a history professor and curator for the Henry Charles Lea Library at Penn Libraries, a position he held for 41 years.
Former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell, a Penn lecturer, attributes Democratic defeats to strategy issues
Rendell largely attributed Democrats' electoral losses to issues with strategy rather than with a specific candidate.
Penn representation in Congress significantly decreases after 2024 election
Five Penn affiliates — all members of the Democratic Party — will serve in the 119th Congress, including four alumni and one former professor.
Students criticize inflexibility, limited time frame of Penn's add-drop period
According to Penn’s academic calendar, the add-drop period concludes on the third Monday of the semester for both the fall and spring terms, giving students a little less than two weeks to explore courses.