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Trump appoints Penn professor and alumnus as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor
If confirmed, Clayton would oversee the most prestigious U.S. attorney’s office in the country and oversee the high-profile criminal cases against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Alan Dershowitz criticizes Amy Wax sanctions, talks free speech at Penn Federalist Society event
Dershowitz praised Penn Hillel and the University for hosting him, noting that he has not been able to speak at Harvard University since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Democrat, 1999 College and Wharton graduate Dave Min wins House seat in California’s 47th district
Despite Min's win in California’s 47th Congressional District, which was considered one of the most competitive in the country, the Republican Party gained control of the House of Representatives on Nov. 14.
Penn Aerial Robotics launches first successful flight test with biggest plane in club's history
The plane, with an airborne mass over 40 pounds, reached 120 feet of height and 55 mph of speed and was able to land successfully.
Philadelphia announces competition to commission statue of civil rights activist, Penn graduate
The statue is expected to be installed in Thomas Paine Plaza outside the Municipal Services Building by the fall of 2026.
Penn GSE launches new framework to increase collaboration with Philadelphia community
The initiative is intended to increase collaboration between GSE and members of the community.
Wharton professor set to speak at 2025 South by Southwest Festival
The South by Southwest Festival is known for attracting leading and up-and-coming musicians to perform at the festival, and drew approximately 345,000 attendees in 2024.
Inside Elon Musk and Trump’s friendship: The two Penn alumni jointly revamping government
Musk and Trump — two of Penn's most prominent alumni — were unlikely allies as recently as two years ago, when Musk wrote that Trump should "hang up his hat & sail into the sunset."
Penn Libraries event celebrates its passport program encouraging students to explore library spaces
The program encouraged students to reach beyond Penn’s most popular study spaces and explore the resources the Libraries have to offer.
Penn's cultural resource centers say missions unaffected by election, emphasize student support
Following the reelection of 1968 Wharton graduate, former President, and President-elect Donald Trump, the cultural resource centers explained the importance of continuing to support students regardless of election results.
Perry World House hosts panel on post-election foreign policy under new Trump administration
The panel focused on U.S. foreign policy towards China, Russia, the Middle East, and Taiwan.
Holocaust survivor speaks about World War II at Penn Hillel
Over 85 community members attended the event, which was organized by College junior and Hillel Vice President of Engagement Ethan Farber.
Penn Museum uncovers remains of additional 1985 MOVE bombing victim
The statement confirmed that the remains matched the records of Delisha Africa, and noted that the findings have been communicated to her family.
Casey declines to concede Pa. Senate race, citing remaining ballots despite call for McCormick
The Associated Press called the race for McCormick on Nov. 7, projecting that he would defeat Casey by less than 30,000 votes.
Penn extends contract for Weitzman School of Design Dean Fredrick Steiner through 2027
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson and Provost John Jackson Jr. announced the extension for Steiner, whose deanship was previously set to end in 2025, on Nov. 7.
Students express discomfort with high dorm temperatures as Penn switches to heating system
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with students who said the switch from air conditioning to heating in on-campus residential buildings has made their dorms too warm and uncomfortable to stay in.
Penn Carey Law professor Amy Wax accuses Penn of ‘private censorship’ at free speech discussion
Wax spoke during the question and answer section of the talk about the state of free speech at private universities such as Penn.
Penn admin. political donations decrease 42% from 2020, with none to Trump campaign
The data shows that a vast majority of the $12,065 in donations from Penn administrators have gone toward Democratic causes during the 2024 cycle.
Penn graduate student union demands improved holiday scheduling, travel support in recent negotiations
Graduate Employees Together — University of Pennsylvania announced that a majority of its workers had ratified its initial bargaining demands, and its first bargaining session took place the same day.