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At Penn Medicine, evolving patient needs guide expansion

By Saanvi Ram and Mariacristina Calcagno · 6 hours ago

According to Penn Med leaders, facilities are designed to breed innovation and bridge the gap between scientific discovery and patient care.

Penn political groups debate immigration, government spending at annual forum

By Cathy Sui · 6 hours ago

The groups discussed the cost of living, immigration, abortion, foreign policy, and governmental spending at the Sept. 3 event.

Axis apartment building now fully Penn-owned

By James Wan · 6 hours ago

The seven-story building, valued at $9.4 million, served as Penn student housing during the 2024-25 academic year.

Penn student group hosts New York politician Curtis Sliwa for speaker event

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By Lavanya Mani · 6 hours ago

Sliwa highlighted the importance of free expression during his visit, criticizing what he called political “corruption” among recent leaders in Washington.

Penn expands Claude Enterprise access across University

By Ananya Karthik · 6 hours ago

The service is now available to Penn community members working with low- and moderate-risk data at two paid levels.

You can explore Philadelphia with a Penn student’s new platform

By Advita Mundhra · 6 hours ago

Designed to help users build a taste profile, Disco recommends destinations and generates itineraries based on their interests.

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Sports

St. Remy | Penn’s top athletes have proved they can compete with the best in the NCAA

By Javier St. Remy · 8 hours ago

Opinion

‘FGLI’ is failing FGLI students

By Lindsay Muneton · 6 hours ago

BACK TO SCHOOL

Here’s what you missed at Penn this summer

By Lavanya Mani · Aug. 17, 2026

From construction projects reshaping Locust Walk to the end of a high-profile legal battle with the federal government, Penn had a busy summer.

The Cathedral of College Basketball celebrates 100 years

By Javier St. Remy · Aug. 17, 2026

Since its opening in 1927, the Palestra has become one of the most storied basketball venues in the country.

Museums, parks, cafes: Exploring University City

By James Wan · Aug. 17, 2026

Just blocks from Penn, there are countless destinations to visit, and endless foods to try.

The ARCH enters fifth year as hub for Penn cultural groups

By Ananya Karthik · Aug. 17, 2026

Many students find their home away from home at one of the cultural centers housed in the building.

ADMINISTRATION

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Penn Nursing lays off several employees as University tightens budget

By Mbresa Simnica and Alex Dash · Sept. 3, 2026

One employee estimated that seven or eight individuals were terminated from their positions.

High schoolers see Penn summer programs as a resume booster. For the University, they’re a moneymaker

By Kathryn Ye · Aug. 26, 2026

The costs of attendance of these programs ranges from less than $400 to upwards of $23,000, though some grant scholarships.

Space, defense holdings dominate Penn’s stock portfolio

By Emma Desmet · Aug. 26, 2026

Karman Holdings accounted for the bulk of Penn’s reported $104 million stock holdings — a position that included nearly 1.7 million shares valued at more than $82 million.

Jameson tells Penn Class of 2030 to ‘explore bravely’ at Convocation

By Ananya Karthik · Aug. 24, 2026

The ceremony marked Penn President Larry Jameson’s final Convocation before he steps down in June.

Also in the news

Penn Nursing lays off several employees as University tightens budget

By Mbresa Simnica and Alex Dash · Sept. 3, 2026

One employee estimated that seven or eight individuals were terminated from their positions.

Pa. reported two measles deaths last week. Here’s what Penn experts want you to know

By Can Doga Bolukbasi · Sept. 3, 2026

The Aug. 25 announcement marked the first measles-related fatalities in Pennsylvania in over three decades, sparking a national debate over the validity of the state’s determination.

AAUP-Penn to focus efforts on open expression, shared governance

By Emma Desmet · Sept. 3, 2026

Communication professor and AAUP-Penn chapter president Jessa Lingel outlined the organization’s upcoming advocacy plans in an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian.

Burlington Stores to move corporate headquarters to University City

By Mara Flores · Sept. 3, 2026

The Fortune 500 company aims to create 2,000 new jobs in the area over the next five years.

Trump administration proposes removing tax-exempt status from universities with DEI programs

By Lavanya Mani · Sept. 3, 2026

It is currently unclear how the policy would affect Penn, which rolled back many of its diversity initiatives in 2025.

Preparing to step down, Jameson hopes to leave Penn more ‘innovative and agile’

By Ethan Young and Christine Oh · Sept. 3, 2026

Jameson remains guided by what he says is an unrelenting focus on steering the University toward its best possible future.

Sports

St. Remy | Penn’s top athletes have proved they can compete with the best in the NCAA

By Javier St. Remy · 8 hours ago

The last five years have proved the top talent in the Ivy League rivals that of any high major.

Freshman Nicholas Mazzeo leads Penn men’s cross country to victory at the Friar Invitational

By Javier St. Remy · 9 hours ago

Nicholas Mazzeo won his first collegiate race, while fellow freshman Allison Lee finished fifth on the women’s side.

A summer beyond Philadelphia for Penn's student athletes

By Kaia Feichtinger-Erhart · Sept. 3, 2026

As they competed around the globe, Quakers balanced athletic ambitions and career goals.

Mario Stoka scores first collegiate goal to lift Penn men’s soccer to victory over Monmouth

By Ellie Clark · Sept. 2, 2026

The Quakers won their season opener over the Hawks 4-1.

Three countries, four seasons, six events: Adèle Martin is a flexible force

By Ellie Clark · Sept. 1, 2026

After her freshman season at Penn, Adèle Martin competed for France at the World Athletics U20 Championships in August.

Penn to host Women’s Big 5 Classic at the Palestra

By Ellie Clark · Aug. 30, 2026

The third iteration of the Big 5 tournament will come to Penn as part of the Palestra’s 100th birthday.

Opinion

Editorial | Actions require real consequences

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Sept. 3, 2026

The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board explains how a lack of consequences for poor conduct at Penn creates a community devoid of accountability.

Penn’s Special Event Review Process is an assault on open inquiry

By Jessa Lingel · Sept. 2, 2026

Guest columnist Jessa Lingel argues that through the creation of the “Special Event Review Group,” Penn’s administration has doubled down on dismantling open inquiry and shared governance.

Technology is making us boring

By Charlotte Pulica · Sept. 1, 2026

Columnist Charlotte Pulica argues that while “no-tech” classes may seem like a nuisance, they are the best solution to getting the most out of an education.