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Search underway for speaker in Elon Musk endowed Penn lecture series
Discussions at the Center for Particle Cosmology are currently underway to select the next speaker for the Elon Musk Public Lecture series, which was last held in 2023.
Penn University Life departments relocate to new office space above McDonald's
The move marks a step towards the University’s goal to streamline student support services by housing multiple departments under one roof.
Trump pardons 2010 Penn graduate Patrick Stedman for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Stedman is one of 1,500 people — including some convicted of assaulting police officers — included in sweeping pardons issued shortly after the 1968 Wharton graduate returned to the White House.
DP Daybreak | Trump returns
Also, meet three members of Penn's Class of 2029.
Penn seniors receive Marshall Scholarship for graduate study in the United Kingdom
College and Wharton seniors Tej Patel and Sridatta Teerdhala are among the 36 Marshall Scholars selected this year from among 983 candidates.
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump sworn in for second presidential term
Trump’s inauguration speech centered around the theme of broad sweeping, America-first change, which he claimed would mark an end to “America’s decline.”
Penn graduate Jared Fenton honored by Forbes 30 under 30 for Social Impact
Fenton founded The Reflect Organization, a national nonprofit that provides college students with a forum to engage in conversations to improve mental wellness that grew from a club Fenton started at Penn.
Phila. Mayor Cherelle Parker announces plan to prioritize public safety, affordable housing in 2025
Parker delivered a speech laying out her plans and goals for 2025, as well as her administration's accomplishments from her first year in office.
Penn Medicine partners with Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs to increase medication supply, reduce costs
The collaboration will provide Penn Medicine with a selection of 100 of the most commonly dispensed medications while avoiding price markups.
Congressional report on antisemitism calls for increased oversight into Penn
The 42-page report is the culmination of an investigation Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) initiated last April, when he called for a "House-wide crackdown on antisemitism."
Penn likely to face ongoing congressional scrutiny as new U.S. House education chair begins tenure
Walberg — who was selected as the committee's chair in December 2024 — has been outspoken about campus antisemitism and cited “continuing to protect Jewish students on college campuses” as one of his main priorities.
From Colombia to California, meet three early decision admitted students from Penn’s Class of 2029
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with three early decision admitted members of the Class of 2029 about their journeys to Penn and what excites them most about the next four years.
76ers abandon controversial proposal to move to Center City, announce new arena plan
Under the agreement, the 76ers and Comcast will partner to build an arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex. The space will be used by both the 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers and is set to be finished by 2031.
DP Daybreak | Amy Wax sues Penn
Also, the DP spoke with Penn experts about the potential impacts of Trump's second term on environmental policy.
Five Penn professors everyone should know
Here are five of the most well-known Penn professors whose influence spans well beyond their classrooms.
Biden says Penn is vying to be the site of his presidential library in recent interview
Penn joins Wilmington, Del., the University of Delaware campus, and other locations in the city of Philadelphia as potential contenders for the library's location according to Biden's interview with USA Today.
Jameson emphasizes value of higher education, Penn's achievements in welcome email
Jameson’s email welcomed the Penn community back to campus, reflected on the achievements of the University over the past quarter century, and addressed the public’s growing skepticism about the value of higher education.
Penn professors discuss potential impact of second Trump term on environmental policy, research
Trump is set to assume office on Jan. 20, leading a Republican-dominated federal government. In interviews with The Daily Pennsylvanian, Penn professors discussed potential environmental policy changes anticipated during his second term.
Penn Carey Law professor Amy Wax sues University for racial discrimination, breach of contract
In the lawsuit, Wax alleged that the University’s speech policy violates several laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibit racial discrimination by federal fund recipients and employers.
