Politics
When your roommate is from across the aisle
Forget reaching across the aisle — College freshmen David Barr Engel and Jesse Blanco only have to reach across the dorm room to encounter someone whose political beliefs differ from their own.
Faculty sign open letter urging Amy Gutmann to protect rights of undocumented students
Faculty from all four undergraduate schools signed the letter, which highlighted the passage of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, an immigration policy implemented in 2012 to grant undocumented immigrants who entered the country before their 16th birthday and before June 2007 with temporary protection from deportation.
Clinton-supporting Republicans are also shocked, upset over Trump victory
Some Republicans at Penn are more optimistic than others about a Trump presidency.
One Penn graduate garnered support for Trump — on Reddit
A Penn graduate claims to have “laid the foundation” for gaining 23 million votes for Donald Trump prior to the election.
Trump's classmates react to his election win
The rise of 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump came as a shock to many, but even more shocking was his win in the general election.
Penn professor: avoid cycle of 'investment and disappointment' when protesting the administration
Student protests criticizing the administration are both anti- and pro-administration, according to Graduate School of Education professor Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman.
What the polls got wrong in 2016 and why we still need them, according to Penn professors
Wharton professor J. Scott Armstrong and political science professor Marc Meredith spoke to The Daily Pennsylvanian this week about the failure of polling.
Pat Toomey says he won't be a 'rubber stamp' for Donald Trump
“There will be times when I disagree with Donald Trump, and when I disagree I will say so," Toomey said.
Voter registration problems sent students in circles on Election Day
Several students left the polls disappointed by not being able to vote on Election Day.
Classes diverge from syllabi post-election
While some professors charged through the curriculum, others paused to reflect on the election.
'What Just Happened?' — Political Science Department breaks down the 2016 election
Two days following the victory of the President-elect Donald J. Trump, four faculty members of the Political Science Department spoke at a panel to discuss and unpack the outcomes of the 2016 presidential election.
Professors cancel classes, exams following Trump victory
23 students replied to a Canvas post, imploring their marketing professor to postpone an exam.
Students political groups upset, shocked over Trump's victory
Once it was apparent that Trump had won, some political groups were pleased with Tuesday’s outcome while others were incited to action.
Campus groups come together for discussion in wake of Trump victory
Groups and cultural organizations across campus held events to bring students and faculty together for discussion.
At his alma mater, students mark Trump's victory by marching in solidarity against him
Students marched along Walnut Street as they chanted “Not my president” and held up signs that read “Love trumps hate.”
Students tearfully tell Gutmann of fearful future after Trump's win at U. Council meeting
Penn President Amy Gutmann released a statement at the meeting where she criticized the "bitter" election, but did not mention Donald Trump by name.
Campus voices anxiety on social media in the aftermath of Trump's victory
In the aftermath of the 45th presidential election, tension and anxiety are heavy in the campus atmosphere.
How Penn voted
Penn's polling stations showed an overwhelming preference for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
