Wednesday Morning: Penn updates guidance for international students

Wednesday, April 23

Good morning, Penn.

Happy Wednesday! I hope you got a chance to soak up some sun yesterday.

Penn President Larry Jameson co-signed a letter yesterday denouncing the federal government’s interference into higher education, and Penn motioned to dismiss a lawsuit from three former swimmers who alleged Title IX violations over Lia Thomas’ participation in the 2022 Ivy League championships.

But first, Penn updated its guidance for international students on Monday, addressing public safety and housing concerns on the International Student and Scholar Services’ “SEVIS Termination FAQ” website.

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Penn updates guidance for international students amid ongoing visa revocations

Penn updated its guidance for international students on Monday, adding additional information for individuals whose immigration statuses have changed in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.

The Daily Pennsylvanian previously reported that eight Penn affiliates had their visas revoked and immigration statuses terminated by the Department of State. Of the eight affiliates, seven had their SEVIS statuses terminated — including one undergraduate student, five graduate students, and one alumnus on a sponsored visa — according to a University spokesperson. One additional Penn affiliate had their visa revoked.

On April 21, Penn updated its “SEVIS Termination FAQ” website to address additional topics including public safety, academics, and housing for individuals who have been impacted by SEVIS terminations. The page — which was first launched by ISSS on April 6 — states that a SEVIS revocation indicates that an individual’s “F-1 or J-1 immigration record is no longer active.”

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FOUR MORE BIG STORIES

Penn President Larry Jameson co-signed a letter on Tuesday criticizing the federal administration’s interference with higher education.

Penn filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit on Monday from three former swimmers who alleged Title IX violations over Lia Thomas’ participation in the 2022 Ivy League swimming and diving championships.

Crozer Health announced its impending closure on Monday following months of failed negotiations — and a $5 million donation offer from Penn.

Penn physicists have been awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their research on high-energy particle collisions.

OPINION

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COLUMNIST HARMAN CHAHAL calls on the Penn community to ditch ride-hailing services and embrace the community more by taking SEPTA.

SPORTS

Steve Dolan, the director of the Penn Relay Carnival and head coach of Penn track and field, expressed his vision for the future of Philadelphia track.

Setting program records on her way to the top, junior thrower Angeludi Asaah relies on her communities for strength.

Sophomore star Max Gallagher isn’t slowing down for Penn wrestling.

TODAY IN DP HISTORY

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In 2018, the DP reported on Penn’s United Minorities Council’s annual Celebration of Cultures event, where students discussed the universality of food across cultures on couches in front of College Hall. Last week, the UMC hosted its annual intercultural fair, which was themed around Pokémon and featured food and student performances.

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