Amy Gutmann
Amy Gutmann was appointed the eighth president of Penn in 2004. Read recent articles about Amy Gutmann below.
Olivia Haynie | Penn’s Jewish community has been anything but united since before Oct. 7
Guest Columnist Olivia Haynie reflects on her time in Penn’s Jewish community and how she has seen it fracture.
Overwhelming majority of Penn graduate student workers vote to unionize
The vote passed by a 1,807-97 margin. With this victory, the organization becomes the largest union at Penn in recent memory, representing over 3,700 workers.
In Photos: A look at Hey Day throughout the years
On Thursday, May 2, the undergraduate students of the Class of 2025 could be seen wearing plastic hats, holding wooden canes, and sporting bright red T-shirts. This event, known as Hey Day, marks the conclusion of undergraduates’ junior year and recognizes the beginning of senior year. Here are scenes from Hey Day throughout time, in photos.
Jessey Shin | Making room for intersectionality at Penn
Columnist Jessey Shin discusses the growing need for resources at Penn that are accessible to those with multiple marginalized identities.
Yoni Hillman | What would the Talmud say?
Guest Columnist Yoni Hillman applies ancient Jewish wisdom in considering student protests of the war in Gaza.
Mritika Senthil | Bias on full display: How Penn’s ignorant activists are hurting us all
Columnist Mritika Senthil explores the search for a middle ground as Penn’s recent protests reveal the limits of ideologies both for and against Israel.
Jordan Obi of Penn women's basketball announces transfer to Kentucky
Obi's 1,142 career points rank 11th in program history.
Eric Najera | A reminder to respect others
Columnist Eric Najera reminds campus to treat others with respect despite stressful times.
Mariana Martinez | Quarter system: the key to a liberal arts education
Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that the quarter system would provide Penn several advantages regarding breadth and depth in the study of different disciplines.
Daniel Hopkins and Gall Sigler | On-campus protests reflect stark generational divide on Israel-Palestine
Guest Columnists Daniel Hopkins and Gall Sigler argue it’s not just the Penn community–survey evidence shows a stark generational divide on Israel-Palestine.
Michelle Lyu | We shall not be moved
Guest Columnist Michelle Lyu writes about the meaning of the student anti-war protests.
Akiva Berkowitz | The long, winding road to mediocrity
Columnist Akiva Berkowitz reflects on the encampment at Penn and questions why it has yet to be properly shut down.
Philadelphia Police Department declines to disband encampment after Penn requests immediate help
Penn Public Safety recently issued its fourth UPenn Alert — the first alerts since the encampment started eight days ago.
Reflections on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Penn
Members of the Penn community share their thoughts and perspectives on the ongoing Gaza Solidarity Encampment, Penn's response to the demonstration, and its impact on campus life and discourse.
The Daily Pennsylvanian's 2023-24 sports awards
The DP Sports staff made their picks for this year's major Penn sports awards.
From Washington to Moldova, eight alumni in politics discuss time at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with eight Penn alumni who have gone on to hold a diverse array of careers in politics — from the local level to overseas.
U.S. House expands investigations into antisemitism at Penn, other college campuses
The investigation is an expansion of several ongoing investigations into universities' — including Penn's — handling of antisemitism on their campuses.
Mark's Café in Van Pelt Library implements vending machines, prompting student criticism
Many students on campus had previously considered Mark's Café to be subject to theft from students, and the new machines require payment before accessing the item.
Retail thefts in University City have doubled over past 5 years, DP analysis finds
The Daily Pennsylvanian analyzed the DPS Crime & Fire Logs between 2019 and 2023, which contain all criminal incidents reported to DPS.