From Pret to Knockbox: Penn’s cafe scene, by the numbers

By James Wan and Kathryn Ye · 3 hours ago

The DP surveyed sites located between 32nd and 47th streets and from Woodland to Lancaster avenues, selecting 24 cafes on Penn’s campus and within the surrounding area.

Penn withdraws motion to reassign EEOC lawsuit, citing federal judge resignation

By Isha Chitirala · Yesterday

The University attributed its decision to withdraw the motion to Goldberg's retirement in September. adding that the case the justice dismissed is currently on appeal.

University Council adopts Diversity and Equity Committee name change, discusses hate speech incidents

By Ananya Karthik and Christine Oh · Yesterday

The Dec. 3 motion renamed the body the ‘Committee on Community and Equal Opportunity’ and marked the second round of public debate over a potential name change.

Bryn Mawr College appoints two Penn alumni as provost, board chair

By Luke Petersen · 3 hours ago

The appointments were announced on Bryn Mawr’s website and will take effect in 2026.

Penn Hillel shares results of student survey on Jewish campus experiences

By Lavanya Mani · Yesterday

The survey results indicated that 85% of respondents said they experienced, heard about, or witnessed “something antisemitic” at Penn.

From unions to University decision-making, five key takeaways from Jameson’s interview with the DP

By Ayana Chari and Anvi Sehgal · Yesterday

During the Nov. 24 conversation, Jameson addressed the University’s relationship with the federal government, and highlighted the role that campus stakeholders play in Penn’s financial and institutional future.

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Sports

Penn women’s basketball shined on both ends of court in 58-35 win against Maine

By Madison Knier · 5 hours ago

Opinion

Sohum Sheth | It was never just about land

By Sohum Sheth · 10 hours ago

GET-UP action

Penn graduate student union overwhelmingly authorizes strike as contract negotiations continue

By Daniya Siddiqui and Sandy Walls · Nov. 21, 2025

‘After one full year of negotiations, Penn administrators have still failed to agree to a contract that includes fair wages, improved benefits, and strong support for international workers,’ GET-UP wrote in the press release.

Penn issues guidance on potential work stoppage as GET-UP begins strike authorization vote

By Daniya Siddiqui and Sandy Walls · Nov. 18, 2025

If the motion passes with a two-thirds majority, GET-UP’s elected bargaining committee will have the power to call a graduate worker strike at its discretion.

One year in, GET-UP celebrates major win amid ongoing contract negotiatons

By Sandy Walls · Oct. 17, 2025

The union’s victory came just days before its one-year anniversary of negotiations, which began on Oct. 17, 2024.

Penn graduate student union holds picket as members sign strike pledges, allege stalled negotiations

By Sandy Walls · Oct. 12, 2025

At the picket, GET-UP announced that its members have begun pledging to authorize a strike if Penn continues to reject the union’s proposed contract.

Big 5 Classic

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Penn men’s basketball is ready to beat Villanova, notch first Big 5 championship win since 2019

By Sean Gawronski · Yesterday

After finishing sixth in the Big 5 last year, the Quakers return to the Xfinity Mobile Arena to fight for a title.

A Penn student’s guide to men’s basketball’s Big 5 Classic championship game

By Valeri Guevarra and Nathan Wang · Yesterday

Everything you have to know about Penn men’s basketball’s matchup at Xfinity Mobile Arena in a battle to win a Big 5 championship.

Penn women’s basketball has a shot to fulfill its hunger for a win at Big 5 Classic

By Emilie Chi · Yesterday

After going 0-2 in Big 5 pod play, Penn will be battling La Salle for fifth place on Sunday.

The picks are in for Penn men’s basketball at the Big 5 Classic championship game

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Sports Department · Yesterday

Members of The Daily Pennsylvanian Sports department sent in their predictions for the championship matchup.

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Penn Carey Law launches Justice Lab clinic for social justice, legal reform

By Ariel Zhang · Yesterday

Led by Carey Law professor Colleen Shanahan, the Justice Lab trains students to reform and shape the legal system with a focus on state and local laws.

Penn faculty, students react to range of AI policies across University classrooms

By Liya Ma and Costa Gay-Afendulis · Yesterday

While multiple students and professors interviewed by the DP believe AI usage is inevitable in the classroom, others expressed a desire for more guidelines.

Penn Hillel hosts actor Jesse Eisenberg to discuss Jewish representation, film industry

By Ananya Karthik · 2 days ago

In a conversation moderated by College sophomore Dylan Karz, Eisenberg discussed his Jewish identity and how it relates to his film characters.

Penn vice provost for faculty named to first class of Association for the Study of Education fellows

By Alexa Smith · 2 days ago

With over 2,000 members, ASHE supports “researchers by dispersing research in publications and finding scholars opportunities for ongoing learning.”

Penn graduates named to 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 social impact list for founding food-justice nonprofit

By James Wan · 2 days ago

Imbot and Moraru were honored as co-founders of The Community Grocer, which provides hot, nutritious meals in accordance with federal guidance for people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Penn motions for judge reassignment in EEOC lawsuit, citing judicial efficiency

By Alex Dash · 2 days ago

The Dec. 2 motion requested that the case be reassigned to federal judge Mitchell Goldberg, who previously dismissed an antisemitism lawsuit against Penn in June.

Sports

Penn women’s basketball shined on both ends of court in 58-35 win against Maine

By Madison Knier · 5 hours ago

Senior guard Simone Sawyer contributed season-high 21 points in victory.

Penn men’s swimming can’t keep up with Cornell, defending Ivy champs Princeton in road tri-meet

By Ariel Fader · 7 hours ago

The team battled the two schools in Ithaca on Nov. 22.

From freshman struggles to senior strength, Sadie Howard shines for Penn women’s swimming and diving

By Aubrie Mascaro · 17 hours ago

In her final season on the team, Howard is setting a new precedent of confidence and calm.

A Penn student’s guide to men’s basketball’s Big 5 Classic championship game

By Valeri Guevarra and Nathan Wang · Yesterday

Everything you have to know about Penn men’s basketball’s matchup at Xfinity Mobile Arena in a battle to win a Big 5 championship.

Penn women’s basketball has a shot to fulfill its hunger for a win at Big 5 Classic

By Emilie Chi · Yesterday

After going 0-2 in Big 5 pod play, Penn will be battling La Salle for fifth place on Sunday.

The picks are in for Penn men’s basketball at the Big 5 Classic championship game

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Sports Department · Yesterday

Members of The Daily Pennsylvanian Sports department sent in their predictions for the championship matchup.

Opinion

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Sohum Sheth | It was never just about land

By Sohum Sheth · 10 hours ago

Columnist Sohum Sheth argues that dismissing land acknowledgments as overly simplistic is a luxury afforded to the insulated.

Sienna Bevan | Polarization isn’t killing democracy. Our inability to listen is

By Sienna Bevan · 22 hours ago

Columnist Sienna Bevan reflects on her past stance to explore why learning to approach disagreement with more empathy is essential for democracy.

Audrey Levenson | Your Halloween situationship got awkward. What now?

By Audrey Levenson · Yesterday

Columnist Audrey Levenson weighs in on how to gently end a situationship.

Bo Goergen | Penn is not on stolen land

By Bo Goergen · 2 days ago

Guest columnist Bo Goergen argues that Penn's land acknowledgement oversimplifies history and rests on a mistaken premise that land can ever be unconquered.