Amy Gutmann
Amy Gutmann was appointed the eighth president of Penn in 2004. Read recent articles about Amy Gutmann below.
Mariana Martinez | Love is, in fact, not blind
Columnist Mariana Martinez analyzes the role physical attraction plays in finding romantic partners.
Max Stainton | From her student: In defense of Amy Wax and unpopular truth telling
Guest Columnist Max Stainton urges fellow students to resist Penn’s illiberal dogma.
Penn condemns professor’s support for alumnus charged with killing CEO
“Her comments regarding the shooting of Brian Thompson in New York City were antithetical to the values of both the School of Arts and Sciences and the University of Pennsylvania,” Kallberg wrote in the statement.
Gladys Smith | The point of opinion
Columnist Gladys Smith discusses the social basis of opinion journalism.
Ananya Shah | PHL: Where Penn pride takes off
Columnist Ananya Shah explores our fragmented pride in Penn and our selective avenues of displaying it.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Penn students: Bleed green
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka encourages Penn students to connect with Philadelphia through supporting its sports teams.
Samra Lulseged | Birds of a feather
Columnist Samra Lulseged critiques how Penn’s self-segregation culture and adherence to social norms deepens the divide between various groups and deprives students of diverse interconnection.
Ingrid Holmquist | Social sciences aren’t that social anymore
Columnist Ingrid Holmquist argues in favor of a more humanities-focused curriculum in social sciences as a remedy to the prevalence of finance careers among Penn students.
Greyson Forster | Why Penn should join SEPTA’s cost-sharing program, UPass
Guest Columnist Greyson Forster argues that Penn should provide students with all-access SEPTA Key Cards.
Diya Choksey | The ’90s called: They want their plastic PennCards back
Columnist Diya Choksey questions why Penn has yet to digitize its outdated physical ID system, highlighting the convenience, security, and environmental benefits of making the switch.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Penn: Require first years to take ‘Why College’
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues for the implementation of a mandatory first-year course that critically examines the purpose of college, highlighting its potential to address key issues within Penn’s community.
Samra Lulseged | The Wharton factory
Columnist Samra Lulseged identifies how Wharton's narrow professional culture suppresses student individuality, limits career exploration, and prioritizes efficiency over personal and intellectual development.
William Levy donates $42 million to Penn's College of Arts and Sciences for scholarship fund
The estate donation — which brings his lifetime contributions to Penn to $50 million — will establish the William J. Levy Endowed Scholarship Fund to support over 40 students annually.
Year in Review: The top stories that defined Penn in 2024
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson’s first year in the position was marked by heightened campus activism, labor organization, and continued administrative policy changes and fallout.
Year in Review: Penn sees drop in underrepresented students after affirmative action ruling
In 2024, Penn saw a change in the racial makeup of its student body with a decrease in the percentage of students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
Year in Review: Penn completes two new buildings, first phase of Quad renovations
The completion of two new buildings marked significant infrastructural developments on Penn’s campus this past year, with additional construction projects set to break ground in 2025.
Year in Review: Penn campus sees business, food scene turnover — including return of McDonald's
Over a dozen business — ranging from clothing stores to restaurants — opened or closed their doors over the past year.
Year in Review: Penn administration experiences fallout of president, board chair resignations
Under new leadership in 2024, Penn appointed five deans and multiple new vice provost positions among other administrative shifts aimed at emphasizing the University's commitment to pursuing its strategic frameworks.
Year in Review: Wave of campus labor organization continues with three new unions at Penn
2024 saw the formation of three new campus unions, one historic union contract ratification, and increased momentum in negotiations between the University and several campus labor groups.