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Around 800 Penn students placed on waitlist for on-campus housing, an increase from last year
Of the students placed on the waitlist, approximately 500 are rising juniors and 300 are rising seniors.
Perry World House announces Marie Harf as new executive director
Harf previously served as the executive director of external relations and marketing at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.
Penn faculty form pro-Palestinian advocacy group, outline goal for shared University governance
Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine says it stands in solidarity with Palestinians and advocates for a "shared governance" of the University.
Penn suspends University operations due to winter weather for first time in nearly three years
Employees are not expected to work unless designated as essential as a result of the suspension of normal University operations, according to the Division of Public Safety.
Stewart, Judy Colton donate unrestricted $1 million to Penn after Jameson appointment, leadership change
The Coltons have donated over $60 million to Penn since 2021, and are the namesakes of the Colton Center for Autoimmunity.
Biden boosts reelection campaign with speech, small business tour and volunteer work in Pa.
Biden held a campaign event, visited local small businesses, and volunteered at a food bank across 10 days.
Activist groups call for unity, prolonged community action at Decolonize Philly event
The event featured speakers from organizations from across the West Philadelphia community denouncing colonization and gentrification.
From Ghana to Maryland, meet five members of the Early Decision class of 2028
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with five members of the Class of 2028 about their backgrounds, aspirations, and what drew them to choose Penn.
Admitted Class of 2028 students share concern, optimism after Magill resignation, admin. turmoil
Incoming Class of 2028 students shared their concerns about administrative turmoil and the campus climate, as well as their hopes for the University’s direction by the time they matriculate.
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump removed from Colorado, Maine ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear the case on February 8.
Perry World House names inaugural cohort of non-resident senior advisors
The six non-resident advisors, who were selected from a pool of past fellows, will remain in the position for three years.
‘A hostile Republican takeover’: Penn faculty warn of academic freedom threats after Marc Rowan letter
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with multiple faculty members about their thoughts on Rowan's Dec. 12 letter and its implications for freedom of speech and academic freedom on campus.
Dozens of faculty join solidarity mission to Israel, prompting mixed reactions from Penn community
The three day trip, which aimed to offer “friendship and support" to Israel began on Jan. 2 and was organized independently from the University.
U.S. Department of Education to investigate Penn legacy admissions policy
The United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether the University's usage of legacy preferences in admissions decisions constitutes racial discrimination.
Here’s how Magill’s presidential initiatives are proceeding amid Penn's leadership transition
Several initiatives started by former President Magill, including the antisemitism task force and "In Principle and Practice" strategic framework, will continue their work under Interim President Jameson.
A look into the ongoing federal investigations over Penn’s response to antisemitism
Following Magill's resignation, The Daily Pennsylvanian looked at the federal actions taken against Penn amid allegations of antisemitism on campus.
Penn alum, Phila. Mayor Cherelle Parker declares public safety emergency in new executive order
Parker's first executive order aimed to reduce crime and violence in Philadelphia.
2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate Cherelle Parker inaugurated as Philadelphia mayor
Parker outlined the plan for her first 100 days as mayor in her inaugural address at the Met.
