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Penn GSE launches initiative to integrate AI into Philadelphia school district classrooms
The PASS initiative, which is being developed in partnership with Catalyst @ Penn GSE, aims to equip educators and administrators with the tools and knowledge necessary to integrate AI into schools.
Penn Police digitally surveilled student in vandalism investigation, search warrants reveal
Three search warrants filed by the Penn Police Department between Sept. 24 and Oct. 18, 2024 reference CCTV footage and phone activity records as justification for the Oct. 18, 2024 search.
Penn leads Ivy League in early decision applications after extending test-optional policy
This year, Penn was one of four Ivy League schools to continue its test-optional policy, despite the remaining four reinstating their standardized testing requirements.
Penn’s Office of Religious and Ethnic Inclusion opens in effort to address trends of religious bias
The office was established in response to trends of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other instances of religious biases as announced by Interim Penn President Larry Jameson in September.
Penn Faculty Senate to host three-part colloquium series on future of higher education
The colloquium will invite speakers from universities and other academic institutions to discuss a variety of topics in American higher education.
Penn Carey Law professor Amy Wax threatens to sue University on basis of racial discrimination
Wax’s lawyers argued that the University’s speech policies are “inconsistent” and violate Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibit discrimination and employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
DP Daybreak | Penn Saxbys to close
Also, Penn has yet to settle in an antitrust lawsuit over financial aid.
West Craft Fest canceled by organizers after Penn requires removal of ‘politically sensitive’ art
The event was originally scheduled for Dec. 14 to 15 at The Rotunda, which is located at 40th and Walnut streets and owned by Penn.
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson reflects on projects, goals of first year in office
Jameson reflected on how his previous roles prepared him for leadership but also emphasized how the presidency has broadened his understanding of the University.
Former Medical School professor leads Philadelphia scientists in discussing immunization concerns under Trump
In early December 2024, over a dozen Philadelphia health experts gathered on a Zoom call to discuss potential challenges for public health under the second Trump administration.
Lauder Institute launches Policy and Politics Program for exploration of global business, politics
The program includes small-group training sessions led by policy professionals as well as independent fieldwork around the globe.
Penn one of six universities yet to settle $2 billion antitrust lawsuit
Penn remains one of six defendants that has not settled a 2022 lawsuit accusing 16 other universities of forming a “price-fixing cartel” that colluded to benefit wealthy students and demanding approximately $2 billion in damages.
Penn Saxbys to close by May ahead of Penn Dental clinical space expansion
Penn Dental plans to transform the Saxbys location at 40th and Locust streets into a sedation center with multiple operatories and recovery areas. Capital funding and fundraising efforts are scheduled for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years.
Longest-living U.S. president, Penn honorary degree holder Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Penn Doctor of Laws honorary degree holder and former President Jimmy Carter died at 100 at his home in Plains, Ga., on Dec. 29.
Penn announces early decision results for Class of 2029 amid historic increase in applications
Over 9,500 students applied to Penn through the Early Decision Program — an increase from last year’s total of over 8,500 applications — according to the University announcement.
Penn graduate Luigi Mangione charged with murder as an act of terrorism in CEO killing
2020 Penn Engineering graduate Luigi Mangione was indicted on one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder — along with eight additional charges — in the UnitedHealthcare CEO case on Dec. 17.
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.
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.
