Amy Gutmann
Amy Gutmann was appointed the eighth president of Penn in 2004. Read recent articles about Amy Gutmann below.
A voter's guide to the April 2024 Pennsylvania primary elections
The Penn community will be voting on a variety of elected positions in the 2024 primary elections, from United States president to state representative.
Two Penn students awarded Truman Scholarship to fund graduate studies for careers in public service
College and Wharton juniors Aravind Krishnan and Tej Patel are among the 60 Truman Scholars selected this year from a pool of 709 candidates nominated by 285 institutions.
Alumni demand Penn take action against eight professors, citing alleged antisemitic conduct
In the letter, the signatories recommended a list of major sanctions allowed by the Faculty Handbook, as well as additional consequences due to the "seriousness" of the professors' actions.
Penn researcher Carl June honored with 'Oscar of Science' at Los Angeles ceremony
June is the sixth Breakthrough Prize laureate affiliated with Penn, along with Alzheimer's researcher Virginia Lee, physicists Charles Kane and Eugene Mele, and mRNA pioneers Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman.
Jameson outlines steps to support Penn community amid national campus unrest, start of Passover
Jameson’s message expressed support for students, faculty, and staff amidst heightened university tensions nationwide and the University’s deregistration of Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine on April 19.
Julu Nwaezeapu | Black Penn and the student funding crisis
Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu investigates the structure of Penn’s Student Activities Council and its role in disseminating inequitable finances to cultural student organizations.
Junior breaststroker Matt Fallon takes down TYR Pro Series record in San Antonio
With two months to go until the U.S. Olympic Trials, Fallon finds himself in a good spot after a promising showing at the TYR Pro Series.
Quaker Nation | Racism allegations against lightweight rowing
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DP Daybreak | Racism allegations against lightweight rowing
Also, Penn Against the Occupation was banned from campus.
'Just shattered': Penn lightweight rowing accused of racism, prompting controversial University response
Sources close to Penn women's rowing described a series of incidents during fall 2023, as well as their frustration with subsequent action by Penn Athletics.
Penn student organization launches entrepreneurship mentorship program in Philadelphia
The program launched at Liguori Academy High School in Philadelphia with a kickoff event on April 19.
Penn Faculty Senate hosts roundtable on academic freedom, open expression across college campuses
At the roundtable, the scholars engaged in a debate regarding the best ways to define academic freedom, assess institutional neutrality, gauge freedom of speech, and evaluate university policies and actions.
Ethan Roberts of Drake men’s basketball announces transfer to Penn
The former Patriot League Rookie of the Year is joining the Quakers after missing all of his sophomore year due to injury.
Penn community holds memorial ceremony honoring legacy of former Interim President Claire Fagin
Friends, former colleagues, and family members spoke about Fagin's life and impact during the memorial celebration, which took place in the Zellerbach Theatre in the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Penn squash plays in one of the best squash facilities in the nation
The Penn Squash Center has a legacy of its own in the world of squash.
No. 13 Penn men's lacrosse falls to No. 17 Princeton
The Quakers were unable to overcome a five-goal run by the Tigers in the second quarter.
Win over Brown secures No. 14 Penn women’s lacrosse spot in Ivy League tournament
In the team’s final home game of the season, the Quakers recognized eight of the program’s graduating seniors.
2024 Earth Week begins at Penn with over 30 events set to take place across campus
Penn Sustainability will host the University’s annual Earth Week on campus from April 20 to 26.
University bans pro-Palestinian student group Penn Against the Occupation from campus
The deregistration marks a new step in the University’s response to heightened tensions pertaining to the Israel-Hamas war, as it has not previously publicly disciplined any individuals or student organizations.