Administration
Penn likely to face ongoing congressional scrutiny as new U.S. House education chair begins tenure
Walberg — who was selected as the committee's chair in December 2024 — has been outspoken about campus antisemitism and cited “continuing to protect Jewish students on college campuses” as one of his main priorities.
Jameson emphasizes value of higher education, Penn's achievements in welcome email
Jameson’s email welcomed the Penn community back to campus, reflected on the achievements of the University over the past quarter century, and addressed the public’s growing skepticism about the value of higher education.
Penn Police digitally surveilled student in vandalism investigation, search warrants reveal
Three search warrants filed by the Penn Police Department between Sept. 24 and Oct. 18, 2024 reference CCTV footage and phone activity records as justification for the Oct. 18, 2024 search.
Penn Faculty Senate to host three-part colloquium series on future of higher education
The colloquium will invite speakers from universities and other academic institutions to discuss a variety of topics in American higher education.
Penn Carey Law professor Amy Wax threatens to sue University on basis of racial discrimination
Wax’s lawyers argued that the University’s speech policies are “inconsistent” and violate Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibit discrimination and employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
Penn one of six universities yet to settle $2 billion antitrust lawsuit
Penn remains one of six defendants that has not settled a 2022 lawsuit accusing 16 other universities of forming a “price-fixing cartel” that colluded to benefit wealthy students and demanding approximately $2 billion in damages.
Year in Review: The top stories that defined Penn in 2024
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson’s first year in the position was marked by heightened campus activism, labor organization, and continued administrative policy changes and fallout.
Year in Review: Penn administration experiences fallout of president, board chair resignations
Under new leadership in 2024, Penn appointed five deans and multiple new vice provost positions among other administrative shifts aimed at emphasizing the University's commitment to pursuing its strategic frameworks.
Students criticize inflexibility, limited time frame of Penn's add-drop period
According to Penn’s academic calendar, the add-drop period concludes on the third Monday of the semester for both the fall and spring terms, giving students a little less than two weeks to explore courses.
Penn SP2 to end support program for formerly incarcerated individuals
According to an updated webpage describing the program, starting June 2025 GRI will no longer offer direct services and instead focus on the criminal legal system as part of SP2's Criminal Justice Hub.
Penn leaders warn of challenges to immigration, financial aid, research during Trump presidency
Vice President of Government Affairs Jeffrey Cooper cited several potential effects of Trump's leadership, including threats to higher education, changes to tax policies, and altered immigration laws.
College leadership, faculty refute ‘one size fits all’ approach to AI policy at Penn
All faculty who spoke to the DP stressed that faculty support, transparency, fairness, and creativity in AI use are key to ensuring it advances, rather than detracts, from student learning.
Penn launches master's program in applied criminology and police leadership, first in nation
The two-year program, which is housed in the School of Arts and Sciences, will be the first graduate program of its kind in the United States.
Magill’s testimony, one year later: How her historic resignation shaped Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with nearly a dozen students, faculty, and alumni to better understand how the University has evolved in the year since Liz Magill resigned.
Penn students, faculty voice concerns about Penn Police raid, barricades at U. Council meeting
At the meeting, several students and professors raised concerns about Penn Police's execution a search warrant at an off-campus residence belonging to pro-Palestinian student activists in October.
Penn names music professor Jeffrey Kallberg as School of Arts and Sciences interim dean
Kallberg will begin the role on Jan. 1, 2025, according to the announcement sent to the University community, and will serve until a permanent successor is named.
‘A dire situation’: Penn faculty say shared governance broke down over past year
Penn’s faculty members claimed that the University’s shared governance structures have eroded over the past year amid administrative turmoil and controversies surrounding academic freedom and open expression.
Five takeaways from the DP’s series on the internal dynamics of Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Here are five main takeaways from the DP’s three-part series exploring the behind-the-scenes dynamics underlying Penn's Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
Penn holds Homecoming tailgate for students, alumni to celebrate 175 years of Greek life
The event, which featured a live DJ performance, food from local vendors, and interactive chapter showcases, took place amidst controversy regarding changes to normal Homecoming activities at Penn.