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Jonathan Epstein named Perelman School of Medicine dean
Epstein's promotion was announced in an email from the Interim Chair of the University Board of Trustees Julie Beren Platt.
Perelman School of Medicine Dean J. Larry Jameson named Penn's interim president
Jameson has served as executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and dean of the Perelman School of Medicine since 2011.
Live updates: Trustees Executive Committee to meet with Penn Med dean as top pick for interim president
The DP is compiling updates as the University prepares to announce an interim president.
Year in Review: The top stories that defined Penn in 2023
The Penn community navigated an unprecedented leadership crisis, heightened student activism, and a surge in labor organizing this year.
Year in Review: Penn graduate elected Phila. mayor, while Congress scrutinizes Magill
The Daily Pennsylvanian’s political coverage this year spanned from controversy with the Penn Biden Center to a Penn graduate winning election to Philadelphia’s highest public office.
Year in Review: Penn community members advocate against gentrification, fossil fuel investments
Throughout 2023, the Penn and Philadelphia communities protested against the University's investments in fossil fuels and gentrification in West Philadelphia and Chinatown.
Year in Review: Here’s all that happened in the University City food scene this year
The University City food scene has seen a variety of updates this year. Here’s all you need to know about restaurant changes as the semester comes to an end.
Year in Review: This year at Penn in numbers, from pay gaps to dining hall violations
Throughout the year, The Daily Pennsylvanian analyzed data to explore topics that affect Penn students — from funding gaps in sports to health violations at dining halls. Here are the highlights.
Year in Review: Penn administration turnover culminates in presidential resignation
As the year comes to an end, here's a look back at all of the year's changes in Penn administration.
Year in Review: University RAs, graduate students, Penn Med staff push for union recognition
From residential advisors to Penn Med residents, Penn saw an increase in union organizing across the University.
Year in Review: Penn grapples with overturn of affirmative action, evolving legacy policies
From the overturn of affirmative action to a quiet restructuring of legacy admissions policies, Penn Admissions was marked by change this year.
Penn alumni, donors shared mixed opinions on Magill and Bok's resignations
Some alumni expressed concern over how Magill's resignation followed significant backlash and what her resignation means for free speech.
Magill's resignation prompts shock, relief, and free speech concerns among Penn students
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several students about their reactions to the University's leadership crisis, with students expressing mixed emotions of shock, relief, and concerns.
'One down, two to go': Members of Congress, Pa. Gov. Shapiro praise Magill's resignation
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce members and Pennsylvania state politicians react to Magill's resignation.
What happens next after Penn leadership's resignation?
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the next steps and implications of Magill and Bok's dual resignations.
Vice chair Julie Platt appointed interim chair of Penn's Board of Trustees
Platt previously served as the vice chair of the Board of Trustees and was the Penn Alumni president from 2013 until 2018.
Live updates: Reactions and response to Penn President Liz Magill's unprecedented resignation
Follow along here for live updates on reactions and responses to Liz Magill's resignation from the Penn presidency.
Read Penn Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok's full resignation announcement
Read Bok's full announcement, obtained by The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Penn Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok steps down minutes after Magill announces resignation
The announcement was made at an ongoing meeting of the trustees at 5 p.m. just minutes after Penn President Liz Magill's resignation.