Wednesday Morning: Admin. warns of travel ban, visa revocations

Wednesday, March 19

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Happy Wednesday! As the season shifts, let’s spring into today’s stories.

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several cultural groups about the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Penn, and the School of Arts and Sciences graduate student government passed a unanimous resolution supporting fair bargaining negotiations between the graduate student union and the University.

But first, Penn issued a University-wide statement providing guidance to Penn’s international community on recent immigration policies, including potential travel bans and visa revocations.

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Penn advises University community on recent immigration policies

Penn issued guidance about potential travel bans, on-campus Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, and visa revocations in an email to the University community on Tuesday.

The March 18 message from Provost John Jackson Jr. and Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Ezekiel Emanuel reaffirmed Penn’s commitment to supporting international students, scholars, faculty, and staff amid evolving immigration policies. The email issued recommendations to impacted individuals that included avoiding non-essential travel and seeking guidance from campus and legal resources, among other actions.

“We know that recent policy changes and actions related to immigration, visas, and travel are causing uncertainty and anxiety for many members of the Penn community,” the email read.

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FOUR MORE BIG STORIES

Several cultural groups shared their views on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Penn after releasing a joint statement urging University action.

School of Arts and Sciences graduate student government unanimously passed a resolution calling for fair bargaining negotiations between GET-UP and the University.

Kathryn Griffo was named as Penn’s new vice president for Development and Alumni Relations.

Five Penn students and two recent graduates were named 2025 Thouron Scholars and received full funding to study in the United Kingdom.

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OPINION

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SENIOR COLUMNIST ANANYA SHAH asserts that the rise of artificial intelligence is leading to the intellectual demise of society.

SPORTS

1968 Wharton graduate and President Donald Trump plans to attend the Penn-hosted NCAA wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center this weekend.

Penn men’s lacrosse suffered a 11-10 loss to No. 18 St. Joe’s, ending non-conference competition with an even record.

TODAY IN DP HISTORY

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In 2015, the DP reported that the Steve Donahue would serve as the next Penn men’s basketball head coach. Last week, Penn Athletics announced that Steve Donahue will not return next season.

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FROM 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Engineering senior Aditya “Adi” Gowd is a dynamic force at Penn, combining innovation, creativity, and mentorship as a student leader. From leading as head teaching assistant for CIS 1100 to fostering community as a resident advisor at Hill College House, Adi brings passion and enthusiasm to both roles. Whether in engineering, music, or supporting others, his dedication and energy have left a tangible impact on the Penn community.

FROM UNDER THE BUTTON

Mark’s Café to relocate from Van Pelt Library basement to Chicago’s O-Block to reduce chances of being robbed

Today's newsletter was copy edited by Uma Mukhopadhyay.

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