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Penn’s temporary open expression guidelines contain contradictions and ambiguities, DP analysis finds
The analysis found that the guidelines increase the powers of Penn’s vice provost for University Life, redefine events on campus as inherently private to the University community, and specifically prohibit many of the tactics used by demonstrators on campus in recent years.
Penn community expresses mixed reactions to former President Donald Trump's felony conviction
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several students about their reactions to the outcome of Trump's trial.
Penn resident advisor union unanimously ratifies first contract
The new two-year contract will provide RAs with a $3,000 stipend, 150 meals, and a $750 contract ratification payment for RAs who worked during the most recent spring semester.
United RAs at Penn present resolution to Philadelphia City Council
Philadelphia City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke invited United RAs at Penn to speak to City Council on May 16 about Penn’s union-busting tactics and to advocate for the resolution.
Phila. Mayor Cherelle Parker includes $14 million for UC Townhomes redevelopment in city budget
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's initial budget proposal excluded funding for the site, but community members, including City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, advocated for and ultimately secured the funds.
National Research Conference at Penn to host inaugural event this fall
Project Lucid National Research Conference at Penn will host its inaugural National Research Conference at Penn on Oct. 4-5, during fall break.
Jameson agrees to serve as interim Penn president through 2026 academic year
In the email sent on June 10, Raghavendran wrote that Jameson would remain in his role as interim president through the 2026 academic year, or until a successor has been found.
Ginger Arts Center, hub for youth-led art and activism, opens in Philadelphia’s Chinatown
The center features youth-led programming, teach-ins, and workshops, providing youth with the opportunity to engage with art through professional-grade equipment.
Penn Libraries partner with Wiley Publishing to expand open access publishing and research
Effective from 2024 to 2026, the three-year agreement provides Penn students, professors, and researchers with the ability to publish their work to Wiley’s global academic and extensive library.
Penn researchers find abortion opinions had major influence in 2022 elections
A new study conducted by Penn researchers found that abortion significantly influenced votes during the 2022 elections.
Brigitte Weinsteiger named new director of Penn Libraries
Provost John Jackson Jr. called Weinsteiger “a visionary and dynamic leader of the Penn Libraries for more than 16 years.”
Penn Police issues six citations for trespass at protest against Ghost Robotics
A University spokesperson wrote to The Daily Pennsylvanian that around a dozen demonstrators entered the Towne Building at approximately 1:43 p.m. to “protest ‘Ghost Robotics’ and deliver a petition.”
Penn admin. releases guidance for campus demonstrations, bans encampments
The revised guidelines come after a semester at Penn that saw increased protests and tensions on campus, including an encampment on College Green that lasted sixteen days. The new guidelines explicitly ban encampments.
DP Daybreak | Task force, Commission reports outline Penn's path forward
Also, former Penn President Liz Magill earned just over $1 million in 2023.
Takeaways from Penn's antisemitism task force, Commission on Countering Hate final reports
Click to read five takeaways from each report compiled by The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Five takeaways from the University Task Force on Antisemitism's final report
Here are five key takeaways from the suggestions outlined in the task force's final report.
Five takeaways from the Presidential Commission on Countering Hate’s final report
Here are five key takeaways from the suggestions outlined in the Commission's final report.
Penn silent after UArts announces abrupt closure, peer institutions pledge support for students
An email sent by UArts administrators on May 31 gave the community one week’s notice that the school would be permanently closing its doors.
Six U.S. House committee chairs send letter to Penn announcing expanded antisemitism investigation
In the letter, six Congressional committee chairs stated that the investigation would focus on “the use of federal funds at Penn and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee" amid concerns over alleged antisemitism on campus.