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01/17/25 6:00am
Also, the DP spoke with Penn experts about the potential impacts of Trump's second term on environmental policy.
01/16/25 10:26pm
Here are five of the most well-known Penn professors whose influence spans well beyond their classrooms.
01/16/25 9:50pm
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.
01/16/25 9:49pm
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.
01/16/25 9:38pm
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.
01/16/25 5:25pm
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.
01/16/25 6:00am
Also, Penn Carey Law professor Amy Wax threatened to sue Penn unless it drops sanctions against her.
01/16/25 1:22am
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. 
01/16/25 12:43am
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.
01/15/25 11:54pm
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. 
01/15/25 11:04pm
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.
01/15/25 11:04pm
The colloquium will invite speakers from universities and other academic institutions to discuss a variety of topics in American higher education.
01/15/25 11:03pm
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.
01/15/25 6:00am
Also, Penn has yet to settle in an antitrust lawsuit over financial aid.
01/14/25 11:08pm
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.
01/14/25 10:32pm
Jameson reflected on how his previous roles prepared him for leadership but also emphasized how the presidency has broadened his understanding of the University.
01/14/25 10:31pm
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.
01/14/25 10:27pm
The program includes small-group training sessions led by policy professionals as well as independent fieldwork around the globe.
01/14/25 10:16pm
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. 
01/14/25 10:02pm
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.