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DP Daybreak | Penn, Ivy League under investigation for price-fixing
Also, Penn is monitoring students’ visa statuses twice daily following revocations earlier this week.
Meet Julian Francis Abele, the first Black graduate of Penn's architecture department
Abele earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture in 1902, becoming the first African American graduate from what is currently Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
100 years ago, Penn's Mask and Wig broke electrical recording history
100 years ago this month, Penn’s Mask and Wig Club was the first organization to release an electrical recording that used the then-brand-new Western Electric system.
Penn Faculty Senate event addresses future of higher education amid federal policy changes
The April 9 event titled “Higher Education Under Siege: The Future of the Four-Year Degree" and moderated by Provost John Jackson, invited panelists to discuss the future of higher education.
Penn monitoring federal international student database twice a day amid visa revocations
Penn also immediately notifies the individual once changes to a student's immigration status are identified, a University spokesperson told the DP.
Drexel cracks down on overnight parking restrictions, affecting campus food trucks
Food trucks near the corner of 33rd and Arch street were notified on March 26 that they would no longer be allowed to park overnight starting on April 4.
Congressional Republicans launch investigation into Penn, Ivy League, alleging price-fixing scheme
An April 8 letter from the United States House of Representatives and Senate Committees on the Judiciary accused Penn and the Ivy League of collusion and engaging in unfair financial aid practices.
DP Daybreak | Penn affiliates’ security clearances revoked
Also, a conservative medical advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against Penn.
Trump memo revokes security clearances of former Penn lecturer, all University affiliates
The April 9 presidential memo directed federal agency leaders to “immediately suspend any active security clearance held by Taylor” and accused him of “possibly violating the Espionage Act.”
Former Penn President Amy Gutmann condemns Trump's attacks on higher education in joint statement
Amy Gutmann has joined a group of former university presidents in a joint statement calling on Donald Trump’s second administration to end the attacks on higher education.
New Wharton AI concentration and major set to shift how business leaders navigate digital economy
Designed to address the growing demand for AI fluency in business leadership, the new track is expected to shape the way future executives, including Chief Financial Officers, approach emerging technologies.
Penn Makuu celebrates 25th anniversary featuring current, former directors
Hosted in the Arts, Research and Culture House, the event brought together about 30 Penn students and community members to focus on Makuu’s place and history at Penn.
GSE student among those affected by visa revocations, school's dean says
Strunk’s email — which was sent to the GSE community — stated that the school was “working closely alongside colleagues across the University to ensure they have access to all available support and resources.”
Conservative group sues Penn, alleges Black Doctors Directory discriminates against white physicians
The March 18 complaint described Penn Medicine's Black Doctors Directory, an online index designed to help patients locate Black doctors, as “racially discriminatory.”
Rep. Elise Stefanik rejoins House committee that grilled Liz Magill
Stefanik was named “Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership” by House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on April 9, and will return to her posts on various House committees.
Here’s what local store managers think about business turnover in University City
Several business owners and managers speculated to The Daily Pennsylvanian that recent business closures have come as a result of rapidly and consistently increasing rent rates set by Penn.
Five classes to lighten your fall 2025 schedule
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a comprehensive list of recommended courses based on data from Penn Course Review.
DP Daybreak | Faculty, politicians condemn visa revocations
Also, over 150 people gathered in Center City yesterday to protest and demand the reversal of federal funding cuts.
Kelly Writers House hosts student-organized panel on public media in America
The April 7 event — titled “Public Media: What You Need To Know” — was organized and moderated by College senior Victoria Feng and College junior and former Daily Pennsylvanian staff member Conor Smith.
