Academics
There’s always something new going on at Penn’s four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools. Look here for information on upcoming academic initiatives, new classes and research conducted by professors and students.
Penn Engineering announces faculty recipients of 2025 Student Choice awards
The Student Choice awards honor a “dedication in teaching, mentorship and student advocacy." Penn Engineering faculty are eligible to receive five awards — each recognizing support of students and intellectual development.
Penn Faculty Senate event addresses future of higher education amid federal policy changes
The April 9 event titled “Higher Education Under Siege: The Future of the Four-Year Degree" and moderated by Provost John Jackson, invited panelists to discuss the future of higher education.
Trump memo revokes security clearances of former Penn lecturer, all University affiliates
The April 9 presidential memo directed federal agency leaders to “immediately suspend any active security clearance held by Taylor” and accused him of “possibly violating the Espionage Act.”
Five classes to lighten your fall 2025 schedule
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a comprehensive list of recommended courses based on data from Penn Course Review.
Author, data journalist Nate Silver speaks at annual Stephen A. Levin Family Dean’s Forum
The April 8 event — hosted at the Penn Museum’s Harrison Auditorium — was moderated by Kelly Writers House founder and Faculty Director Al Filreis.
Penn announces $5 million gift for inaugural professorship in philanthropy
The gift, made by Scott A. Wieler and Mary Baily Wieler, aims to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration between business and social innovation at Penn.
Penn Japanese Language Program invites Phila. students to Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens tour
The Penn Japanese Language Program invited students from Penn, the Community College of Philadelphia, and Lower Merion High School to tour the Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens on Friday.
Wharton announces new major, concentration in artificial intelligence
The new AI program will be jointly administered by the Statistics and Data Science Department and the Operations, Information and Decisions Department with support from the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative.
Penn collaboration with Atacama Cosmology Telescope releases images of universe's early years
The images received from this telescope are known as the cosmic microwave background, and they provide an exceptionally clear picture of the universe at about 380,000 years old.
Penn administrators, faculty discuss innovation opportunities at Penn AI launch event
The Penn AI launch event offered insight into the growing use of AI in research as well as the need for Penn to keep up with technological advancements.
Here’s how Penn professors are addressing recent federal actions, political events in their classes
Multiple professors told the DP they plan to — and often do — adjust their curriculums in order to address current events.
Penn Electric Racing unveils 2025 car at College Green event
The car will compete in the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers competition in May 2025.
Here’s how Wharton, Penn Carey Law submatriculation works for Penn undergraduates
The University's standard submatriculation process offer Penn undergraduate students statistical advantages in acceptance rates and specialized applications.
Penn GSWS program reaffirms commitment to DEI despite University rollback, federal pressure
GSWS Program Director Jessa Lingel wrote in a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian that the program's "relationship to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility is central to what we do."
Federal funding for Penn Museum at risk as Trump eliminates agency supporting libraries, museums
During fiscal year 2024, the Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Penn Museum $1,103,699 in federal funds for the creation of the Museums: Missions and Acquisitions Project.
Penn professors launch European Studies Institute, revitalize European studies minor
A coalition of Penn professors recently launched a new European Studies Institute at the University and revitalized the European studies minor.
Penn's study abroad scene, by the numbers
The Daily Pennsylvanian examined undergraduate Penn students’ study abroad trends to understand how many students participate, which destinations are the most common, and which students choose to go abroad.
Here’s how Trump’s $175 million federal funding freeze could affect Penn
Penn has 21 active contracts and 596 active grants that receive funding through the two agencies — totaling hundreds of millions of dollars — according to U.S. Department of the Treasury fiscal year 2025 data.
Annenberg School will not renew part-time lecturers’ contracts, citing financial uncertainty
Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication Sarah Banet-Weiser notified the lecturers of the decision in an email sent on March 19.
