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Penn Medicine pauses pilot grant programs, citing federal funding uncertainty
The Perelman School of Medicine has paused institutionally funded pilot grants in response to federal funding cuts, according to a Feb. 28 email obtained by The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Penn Institute of Contemporary Art features exclusive works of Carl Cheng
The exhibit features numerous works from Cheng’s personal studio, many of which are being shown for the first time.
DP Daybreak | Penn strikes graduate union’s anti-discrimination proposal
Also, a brush fire broke out near Penn Medicine Station yesterday.
Penn strikes antidiscrimination protections in graduate student union contract bargaining
The bargaining committee first signed its “Prohibition Against Discrimination, Unlawful Harassment, and Abusive Conduct” proposal, including demands against harassment and discrimination, in October 2024.
Annenberg study explores how media coverage underemphasizes chronic illnesses as cause of death
While chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer are the leading cause of death in the United States, they are only sparsely covered by news outlets, which tend to focus on more sensational risks such as homicide and terrorism.
Association for Advancement of Artificial Intelligence hosts 39th annual conference in Philadelphia
The eight-day conference series aimed “to promote research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and foster scientific exchange between researchers, practitioners, scientists, students, and engineers across the entirety of AI and its affiliated disciplines.”
Wellness at Penn continues efforts to combat pneumonia, respiratory illnesses on campus
Wellness at Penn is continuing efforts to contain the spread of respiratory illnesses on campus following an uptick in cases this academic year.
DP Daybreak | Funding threatened due to "illegal protests"
Also, Penn Libraries is joining University partners to celebrate the lead up to the United States' 250th birthday.
Penn Engineering develops “quantum qudits” technology to secure communication between devices
Penn Engineering researchers have developed a new technology to securely encode information.
Penn researchers create ‘genetic map’ of kidney in effort to advance kidney disease treatment
The study marks the most complete and detailed genetic map of kidney function developed thus far.
Penn professor recognized on TIME 2025 List of Closers for advocacy work
This year, TIME’s Closers List highlights leaders who are broadly addressing racial equity gaps across various sectors.
Penn Libraries launches programming, exhibits in celebration of United States' 250th birthday
Lynne Farrington, the Director of Programs for Penn Libraries, told The Daily Pennsylvanian that the programming was created with the intention of “bringing people together and figuring out ways to make this commemoration the best it can be for the Penn Community.”
Kelly Writers House hosts talk to discuss long-form journalism in modern era
The Kelly Writers House hosted a discussion about long-form journalism in the modern era featuring The New York Times Magazine contributing writer Michael Sokolove and The Washington Post deputy managing editor Ann Gerhart.
Trump threatens to withhold federal funding from universities that allow ‘illegal’ protests
In a March 4 post on Truth Social, Trump said that non-citizen student protesters who participate in “illegal protests” would be imprisoned or deported and promised to expel or arrest American student protesters.
DP Daybreak | Penn faculty discuss impacts of AI
Also, Penn's Board of Trustees discussed political challenges and approved tuition increases at last week's annual winter meeting.
Three Penn Medicine studies selected as 2025 Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awardees
Three studies led by faculty of Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine were selected for the Clinical Research Forum’s “Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Awards” this year.
Philadelphia to install statue honoring Penn alum, first Black woman to receive Ph.D. in economics
The City of Philadelphia will honor Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander — the first Black woman in the United States to receive a Ph.D. in economics and the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School — with a statue at Thomas Paine Plaza outside the Philadelphia Municipal Services Building.
ADL gives Penn ‘C’ rating on 2025 Campus Report Card, marking improvement from last year
The Anti-Defamation League rated Penn “above expectations” in publicly disclosing administrative actions and “excellent” in Jewish life on campus.
Penn trustees discuss political challenges, approve campus renovations at annual winter meeting
The Board of Trustees met over the course of two days on Feb. 27 and 28 at the Inn at Penn for one of three annual stated meetings.
