Erin Piacenti (Courtesy of Erin Piacenti)

2016 College graduate Erin Piacenti killed in Times Square stabbing

By Ethan Young · 9 hours ago

During her time at Penn, the 32-year-old New Jersey native was a member of Alpha Phi sorority and Dischord A Cappella.

Penn Health System sees annual profits jump to $337 million in FY26

By Tanvi Shah · Yesterday

Penn’s total revenue rose from $12 billion to $13.6 billion between fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

Penn provost names five faculty to special advisory role

By Saanvi Ram · Yesterday

The initiative places five faculty in the Provost’s Office for the academic year.

Proposed work authorization fee could disrupt international student career pipeline, Penn experts warn

By Riana Mahtani · Yesterday

The Trump administration’s plan would attach a $100,000 fee to Optional Practical Training, which currently allows international students to remain and work in the country for one to three years post-graduation.

For transfer students at Penn, a tailored orientation makes all the difference

By Kori Robinson and Amy Liao · Yesterday

“We come to school a whole week early because we want everyone to not feel alone,” TSO Co-President Nataley Kim said.

SEPTA bus network redesign brings new, changed routes to University City

By Costa Gay-Afendulis · Yesterday

The first phase of the “Bus Revolution” includes changes to 30 routes.

05-16-2026 Adele Martin (Courtesy of Penn Athletics).jpg

Sports

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

By Ellie Clark · 55 minutes ago

Opinion

Charlotte Pulica | Technology is making us boring

By Charlotte Pulica · 27 minutes 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

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.

Penn publishes summary of community feedback on open expression draft guidelines

By James Wan · Aug. 25, 2026

The takeaways highlight widespread concerns over both the content of the draft policy and the transparency of the revision process.

Also in the news

Penn halts Curricular Practical Training approvals for international students

By Lavanya Mani · 2 days ago

The Trump administration has rapidly changed its rules surrounding the program, a key pathway for international students seeking internships.

Penn English professor Jed Esty to oversee new College undergraduate curriculum

By Ananya Karthik · 2 days ago

The new curriculum is the College’s most substantial overhaul since the late 1980s.

Weitzman School announces professional award, scholarship winners

By Ayana Chari and Mara Flores · 2 days ago

The School of Design will recognize its recipients at New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art on Nov. 10.

Radioactive material extraction facility near Penn’s campus continues construction

By Can Doga Bolukbasi · 2 days ago

“TerraPower Isotopes’ presence in Philadelphia will strengthen a place where health, science, and technology converge to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” Mahoney wrote.

The journey of CAR T-cell cancer research at Penn

By Mariacristina Calcagno · 2 days ago

A look into how renowned Penn immunologist Carl June pioneered CAR T-cell therapies to revolutionize cancer treatment.

Weitzman launches program connecting former public officials with Penn students

By Ishani Modi · Aug. 28, 2026

The Impact Scholars Program, introduced on Aug. 19, is the newest addition to the school’s Public Service and Policy Initiative.

Sports

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

By Ellie Clark · 55 minutes ago

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

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

By Ellie Clark · 2 days ago

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

Professional women’s sports are the real champion at the WTA Ennoble Care Philly Open

By Ellie Clark · Aug. 27, 2026

The return of professional women’s tennis to Philadelphia attracted sold-out crowds and a sea of supporters at Penn.

Q&A with new Penn women’s rowing coach Tyler Nase

By Emilie Chi · Aug. 27, 2026

Nase spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about his new role, his rowing career, and his return to Philadelphia.

Karson Siqueiros-Lasky named starting football quarterback

By Hannah Chang · Aug. 27, 2026

The promotion to starting quarterback will be Siqueiros-Lasky’s first start as a Quaker.

How will Penn teams fare this fall? Here's what the polls say

By Kaia Feichtinger-Erhart · Aug. 27, 2026

Here’s a look at the Ivy League preseason polls that have already been released.

Opinion

Taking a gap year might be the key

By Piper Slinka-Petka · Yesterday

Senior columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn students will never reach true success unless they give themselves time to figure it out.

Penn needs on-campus graduate student housing

By Kamau Louis · 2 days ago

Columnist Kamau Louis argues that Penn should provide on-campus housing for its graduate students.

Editorial | What we need in Penn’s next president

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Aug. 27, 2026

The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board evaluates what has historically made past Penn presidents successful.

Penn stopped talking to its applicants. Admissions is worse for it

By Peter Kennedy · Aug. 27, 2026

Columnist Peter Kennedy argues that Penn should both reinstate and formally weigh the alumni interview.

No, AI detection won’t save your pedagogy

By Jared Francis · Aug. 25, 2026

Guest columnist Jared Francis argues that educators are mistaken in hoping watermarking will save them from the real work of redesigning how they assess student thinking.

Multimedia