Administration
Philosophy professor Michael Weisberg named interim director of Perry World House
Weisberg has worked in various capacities at PWH since 2020, including serving as a Senior Faculty Fellow, Global Climate Policy Lead, and Director of Post-Graduate Programs.
One year in, students and alumni adjust to new Penn law school name — despite lingering discontent
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with students and alumni to look back on the initial uproar, and to understand how their thinking on the name change might have evolved since then.
White nationalist scheduled to speak at Penn Carey Law class taught by Amy Wax
Jared Taylor’s scheduled return to Amy Wax’s seminar comes as Penn remains silent on whether it will sanction Wax.
AAUP-Penn calls on admin to remove anti-union websites in support of RA, graduate student efforts
The letter was addressed to President Liz Magill, Provost John L. Jackson, Jr., and College Houses and Academic Services Senior Director for Housing Operations Lulu Kaliher.
Three changes Penn made to its application this year — and what they mean for applicants
Other changes to the Penn application in recent years include the introduction of the gratitude prompt to the supplemental essays in 2022.
Penn suspends initiative that helped students afford course materials, alarming FGLI groups
Penn First Plus has encouraged faculty to list their courses in the Penn Bookstore to help the University's financial aid office collect a more accurate estimate of the cost of educational supplies.
Penn Museum holds previously undisclosed remains of MOVE bombing victims, activists allege
Community organizers demand more transparency following new evidence from an online photo sharing site from a public event hosted in 2014.
Pa. senator proposes state-wide ban on legacy admissions – including at Penn
In the memorandum, Williams voiced his concern that allowing legacy admissions at Pennsylvania universities would violate the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding affirmative action.
New PAACH director talks to the DP about creating ‘a welcoming space’
PAACH welcomed new director Mei Long on July 3, filling a vacancy created after the abrupt departure of former Director Peter Van Do in September 2022.
Penn welcomes Class of 2027, transfer students at 2023 Convocation
“Definitely focus on the card in front of you, but don’t lose sight of the brilliant array of cards around you,” Penn President Liz Magill said.
Back to School 2023: Five Penn administrators you'll need to know on campus
As the new school year starts, here are five of Penn’s leaders whose names you will hear often.
Back to School 2023: Five new administrators to know at Penn this fall
The Daily Pennsylvanian has gathered a list of five administrators who recently assumed, or will soon be assuming, new roles within the University this fall.
Penn issued Amy Gutmann $3.7 million home loan at height of COVID-19 pandemic
According to Gutmann's ethics disclosures, the loan was issued at the October 2020 federal mid-term rate of 0.38% and has a term of nine years.
Penn administrators, professors testify in Fierceton lawsuit
Fierceton, a 2021 School of Social Policy & Practice graduate and 2020 College graduate, filed a lawsuit in 2022 alleging the University's discrediting details of her upbringing and the unjust withholding of her master's degree.
Perry World House Director Michael Horowitz to serve in new Department of Defense role
Horowitz has been on leave from his positions at Penn since April 2022.
Rand Quinn named Civic House, Civic Scholars Program faculty director
Provost John Jackson Jr. announced Quinn's appointment, which took effect Aug. 1.
Penn announces greater discounts for faculty and staff who commute using public transportation
An increased benefit for commuters will take effect on Sept. 1, offering faculty and staff who use public transportation a 50% discount.
Class of 2027 Convocation to take place on Franklin Field
The change in location, announced to student leaders through email, was attributed to ongoing campus construction.
Overturn of affirmative action generates criticism, concern within Penn community
Penn community members share their reactions to the Supreme Court's rejection of affirmative action, and discuss what a Penn without race-conscious admissions might look like.