Rowan, the outgoing chair of the Wharton Board of Advisors, contacted Epstein on multiple occasions between 2013 to 2016. In one instance, Rowan’s assistant wrote that “Marc is looking forward to seeing Jeffrey.”
Penn signs amicus brief in support of international students amid ongoing federal lawsuit
In total, 47 colleges and universities, including the entire Ivy League, have joined the case.
‘Risk of escalation’: Penn civil war simulation mirrors Minneapolis today, professor says
“If federal agents are allowed to violate the law with impunity, then it will keep happening, and it will escalate, and they’ll do more of it,” Finkelstein said.
Federal agency accuses Penn of obstructing antisemitism probe, staging ‘relentless’ PR campaign
The Monday brief came almost a week after Penn asserted that the EEOC’s subpoena requesting information about Jewish students and faculty should not be enforced.
Over 150 Penn Jewish faculty file brief in support of University response to antisemitism lawsuit
The brief comes amid an ongoing federal investigation into alleged workplace antisemitism at Penn.
The Jan. 20 filing echoed previous arguments made by Penn, stating the University has complied with the agency’s demands, but is unwilling to submit personal information without consent.
Penn-affiliated groups motion to intervene as defendants in federal antisemitism lawsuit
If the motion is granted, the groups would become defendants in the lawsuit alongside Penn.
Penn’s graduate student union could strike next month. Here’s what we know
In interviews with The Daily Pennsylvanian, graduate workers and administrators described how a strike could change campus life and the relationships between students and teaching assistants.
Penn graduate student union announces Feb. 17 strike deadline
If the union were to strike, more than 3,700 graduate student workers would cease work responsibilities to join picket lines across campus.
‘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.
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.
Penn says investigation into October 2025 cybersecurity breach is ‘complete’
Penn’s cybersecurity incident information and FAQ webpage — which previously offered community guidance and described the investigation into the Oct. 31 data breach — now displays a 404 error.
Penn addresses student ‘angst’ amid nationwide immigration enforcement crackdown
Villarruel wrote that the need for “justice and compassion” is “more important today than ever.”
Penn rolls out ‘non-discrimination’ Title VI training for University community
The training included a series of videos describing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as Penn’s policies on equal opportunity, open expression, and non-discrimination.
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with event coordinators and participants about how the full-day activities aimed to share Asian cultures with the community.
The lawsuit stems from a 2021 partnership to develop online courses between the Prysm Group — a technology consulting firm — and Wharton’s Aresty Institute of Executive Education.
‘With fond memories’: Senior Penn administrator offered to buy Jeffrey Epstein coffee in 2012 email
Senior Vice President David Asch previously said he had not contacted Epstein — his former high school teacher — in “nearly 50 years.”
Carnathan | Halfway through Ivy season, Penn men’s basketball is trending in the right direction
The Quakers’ win over Cornell showed off their potential on both ends.
So far, women’s squash is singing the song of victory
The team is currently undefeated and looking to finish its Ivy season strong.
Nonstop Nattys: Omar Hafez brings home national championship for Penn men’s squash
The senior took the win at last week’s CSA Individual Championships.
Penn women’s basketball falls short of a 16-point comeback against Cornell
Junior guard Mataya Gayle’s efforts were not enough as the Quakers continue their rough start into Ivy play.
Penn men’s basketball snaps three-game skid with 91-81 thriller victory at Cornell
Six players hit double-figure scoring in the win.
Penn’s game-winning effort featured six players scoring at least eight points.
Columnist Lindsay Muneton explores Penn students' part in perpetuating a toxic academic environment.
Columnist Dew Udagedara questions the notion that Penn’s party scene makes student life balanced.
Columnist Eden Liu critiques the rise of performative outrage on campus and argues moral signaling cannot replace real civic participation.
Guest columnists Carolyn Marvin, Diana Mutz, and Robin Pemantle suggest that University administration plans to roll out the new Open Expression Guidelines without a mandated open hearing for the Penn community, thus violating Penn’s own process.
Senior Columnist Mia Vesely calls out the actions of ICE officers and urges students to know their rights.
Columnist Kamau Louis argues that the Penn administration must pass a contract with graduate student workers in order to avoid disaster.
‘I Used to Go to This Bar’ is Trapped In The Present
Are You Swiping for the Left or the Right?
Who Did Marvel Even Make ‘Wonder Man’ For?
Beauty, Blood, and Blockbusters
I’m Feeling Sick, and I Will Tell You About It
Snow Day Last Thing Keeping Local Penn Student From Killing Self
“Existential Despair” Course Replaced With 8-Hour Loop of Eagles’ Playoff Incompetence
Musings From a Quaker Meeting in Philadelphia
Password | Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Mini Crossword | Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Here’s what Penn hopes for in 2026
In a statement to the DP, one of the students featured in the video wrote that the University, following its investigation, concluded he did not use racial slurs. He added that he was not issued any disciplinary measures.
Meet Alex Chen, the 19-year-old who hacked his way from Penn to Elon Musk’s AI company
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, Chen detailed his journey from Penn to Silicon Valley, the culture of Elon Musk’s company, and his relationship to Diego Pasini.
According to The New York Times, Rowan was a chief architect of the compact — which builds directly on the ideas he first outlined in a 2023 message to Penn’s Board of Trustees.
















