9/11 10Th Anniversary Issue
Former Penn swimmers express support for Trump admin. federal funding freeze to University
The funding pause followed Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order that threatened to remove federal funding from universities that allow transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports.
With 15 first-place finishes at Penn Challenge, Penn track and field marks a strong start to the outdoor season
The Quakers set personal records across multiple events.
Slinka-Petka | Trump’s weaponization of college sports
Penn followed the rules. Now, the president is rewriting history, and the future of NCAA athletics is at stake.
Moehn, Bergstrom continue Penn women's swimming distance freestyle legacy at NCAA Championships
Moehn scored a personal-best time in the 1650-yard freestyle at Federal Way, Wash.
A journey of grit, growth, and green apples: Malak Khafagy’s squash evolution
From Egypt to Penn, Khafagy’s love for squash has transformed her into a star on the team.
Offensive struggles doom Penn men’s lacrosse in a 9-8 overtime defeat to Dartmouth
Neither team ever led by more than a goal in a hard-fought contest.
Penn gymnastics wins GEC Championships for the fourth consecutive year
With world-class performances from a variety of disciplines, the Quakers once again showcased their championship pedigree.
Sexyy Red, Jay Sean to perform at 2025 Spring Fling concert
The concert will take place at Penn Park at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and will be followed by the Daytime Fling carnival on Saturday, April 5.
Protesters rally at Jameson’s home, accuse Penn of complicity in ICE raids, 'Palestinian genocide'
The March 21 demonstration criticized the University’s “complicity in Palestinian genocide, violations of free speech, and refusal to protect Penn’s non-citizen community from invasive I.C.E. raids.”
DP Daybreak | Annenberg School lecturers' contracts not renewed
Also, the Penn community rallied against federal actions.
Jason Zhao | Will we really miss DEI?
Columnist Jason Zhao argues that DEI measures were never an effective practice for social equality.
Here’s how Trump’s $175 million federal funding freeze could affect Penn
Penn has 21 active contracts and 596 active grants that receive funding through the two agencies — totaling hundreds of millions of dollars — according to U.S. Department of the Treasury fiscal year 2025 data.
Annenberg School will not renew part-time lecturers’ contracts, citing financial uncertainty
Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication Sarah Banet-Weiser notified the lecturers of the decision in an email sent on March 19.
Penn community rallies against recent federal actions, University response
Penn professors, students, and local politicians gathered for the March 20 rally to criticize decisions made by Trump's second administration and the University's response.
Penn alumni, students among those affected by Trump administration layoffs
Over 100,000 federal employees have lost their jobs following cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency.
Wharton DEI concentration, major renamed to ‘Leading Across Differences’
Affected students have been contacted about the changes to the programs, according to a Wharton spokesperson, who declined to comment on whether federal policy changes influenced the decision.
Trump signs executive order to dissolve Department of Education
The March 20 federal action will attempt to close the Department of Education, which manages federal student loans through its Office of Federal Student Aid and funds Penn through grants.
From 'circus child' to self-assured star: Penn gymnast Marissa Lassiter eyes NCAA Regionals
The versatile junior gymnast credits her mindset and supportive team for her success.
DP Daybreak | Trump admin. freezes federal funding
Also, a former Penn research associate filed a lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination.
