Amy Gutmann
Amy Gutmann was appointed the eighth president of Penn in 2004. Read recent articles about Amy Gutmann below.
Mritika Senthil | We are to blame for Penn’s security concerns
Columnist Mritika Senthil explains how hostile attacks in the name of safety only leave us more vulnerable.
West Philadelphia community members gather to protest proposed 76ers arena
The meeting is part of a citywide effort against the arena led by the No Arena in Chinatown Solidarity Group.
Penn sports awards roundup: Consistency is key
Two Quakers earned weekly honors for their standout performances.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, United Auto Workers president rally Phila. voters for Harris
At the “Get Out the Early Vote” rally, Ocasio-Cortez and Fain encouraged an energized crowd of around 250 attendees to continue canvassing and door knocking in the final two weeks leading up to Election Day.
Penn Med, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia receive $14 million grant for gene-editing research
This funding, provided through the NIH’s Somatic Cell Genome Editing Program, will support gene-editing research aimed at developing treatments for rare metabolic diseases.
Penn Nursing receives NIH grant for program improving parent communication with LGBTQ+ sons
The School of Nursing received a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop and test a new intervention for improving communication between parents and their LGBTQ+ adolescent sons.
2024 MacArthur Fellow, Penn professor Dororthy Roberts discusses research on racial inequities
In an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, Roberts reflected on her research on public policy and reproductive health, the intersection of academic and activism, and how students can advance future work on these issues.
Penn executes search warrant as pro-Palestinian activists allege ‘raid’ of student organizers’ house
The warrant was reviewed by the Philadelphia District Attorney's office and approved by a bail commissioner, the University said.
Signs on Penn’s campus vandalized with text commemorating assassinated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Two of the vandalized signs were located at the ARCH building and Annenberg Public Policy Center, according to pictures obtained by The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Ochatto ordered to temporarily close following nine health code violations
The restaurant accumulated a total of nine violations of the Philadelphia Health Code, according to an inspection report available on the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s website.
Penn declines divestment proposal from Muslim Students Association
A University spokesperson told The Daily Pennsylvanian that the Steering Committee declined the proposal, reiterating Penn’s opposition to boycotts, divestment, or sanctions against Israel.
Mia Vesely | A civic mind involves recognizing what the community can teach you
Columnist Mia Vesely suggests that equitable relationships should be the focus of Netter Center programming.
Penn volleyball sweeps Columbia in program-record setting fashion
The 34 points the Quakers scored in the second set marked the highest-scoring in program history.
Penn students start Jewish Voice for Peace chapter to support pro-Palestinian cause
The Penn JVP Chapter was founded by a College sophomore and graduate student, who requested anonymity due to fear of personal harassment.
Penn researcher, Nobel Prize laureate Katalin Karikó named Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania
Karikó is the ninth Penn-affiliated recipient of the distinction, joining Judith Rodin and Amy Gutmann, former Penn presidents.
Wharton, Penn Medicine collaborate to promote community resources at wellness summit
The summit included approximately 15 organizations with tables providing free services such as fresh produce, baked goods, naloxone, and resources about health screenings to attendees.
Harris makes direct appeal to Republicans, independents at campaign stop in Philadelphia suburbs
In front of a crowd of nearly 200 people in Bucks County, Harris made an appeal to moderate and Republican voters to put "country over party"
Climate activists interrupt fireside chat with Penn Board of Trustees chair
The demonstrators addressed Board of Trustees Chair Ramanan Raghavendran, calling for him to use his position to lead the University's divestment from fossil fuels.
Penn cross country competes at Princeton Fall Classic
The men's and women's team finished in seventh and 14th, respectively.