Also, the DP looked into 2020 graduate and murder suspect Luigi Mangione's Penn fraternity connections.
Friday, January 24
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Happy Friday, Penn! Congrats on getting through a frigid week, and make sure to stay warm this weekend!
The Daily Pennsylvanian obtained exclusive voice memos and messages regarding 2020 Engineering graduate Luigi Mangione's fraternity experiences while at Penn, and Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro claimed Penn “lost its way” during last year’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment in a conversation with American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch.
But first, Interim Executive Vice President of the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Perelman School of Medicine Dean Jonathan Epstein addressed the uncertainty surrounding federal funding for research grants in an email to the Penn Medicine community.
Interim Executive Vice President of the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Perelman School of Medicine Dean Jonathan Epstein addressed uncertainty surrounding federal funding for research grants in an email to the Penn Medicine community on Thursday.
The email came after President and 1968 Wharton Graduate Donald Trump’s administration moved to freeze communications from U.S. health agencies — including the National Institutes of Health —through at least the end of the month.
“Please know that we are working with our academic and government relations colleagues to understand and respond to the potential impact of these events,” Epstein wrote. “We are working closely with your department chairs and institute/center directors, and we remain focused on our strategic priorities.”
Text messages obtained by the DP detail Phi Psi's pledging process — which 2020 graduate Luigi Mangione alleged was responsible for worsening his health issues.
Fisher Hassenfeld College House’s gate at 37th and Spruce streets has reopened for the spring semester following ongoing construction.
The DP spoke with College faculty members about how they approach what courses to teach and what content to include in them.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro said Penn "lost its way" during an event addressing antisemitism allegations on college campuses in December 2024.
Former mayor of Bogotá Enrique Peñalosa discussed modern urban planning at a Penn Press and Penn Institute for Urban Research event.
Former Sports Editor Walker Carnathan criticizes Penn for not being committed to supporting its athletes.
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In 2017, the DP reported that former President and 1968 Wharton Graduate Donald Trump was not listed on Penn’s list of notable alumni in government. On Monday, President Trump was sworn in for his second term in the Oval Office.
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Text messages 
The DP spoke with College faculty members about how they 
Former mayor of Bogotá Enrique Peñalosa 
Former Sports Editor Walker Carnathan 
