Amy Gutmann
Amy Gutmann was appointed the eighth president of Penn in 2004. Read recent articles about Amy Gutmann below.
Penn to work with city on public health in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s budget proposal
Parker, a 2016 Fels School of Government graduate and the city’s first woman mayor, wrote in her proposal that Penn is currently working with the City on public health issues for vulnerable residents.
Former 'Hamilton' star Daveed Diggs gets his 'shot' as SPEC Connaissance spring speaker
Diggs will address the Penn community through a moderated conversation and audience Q&A at Irvine Auditorium on March 26 at 7 p.m.
Penn first year wins 2024 Diana Legacy Award, conferred by Prince of Wales, for humanitarian work
The Legacy Award was created by The Diana Award organization in 2017 — the 20th anniversary of the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales — and is awarded every two years to young leaders around the world for their social action.
Katz Center holds discussion on history of antisemitism in elite college admissions
Karabel, a professor emeritus in sociology at UC Berkeley and author of “The Chosen: A Hidden History of Admission and Exclusion at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton," led the discussion.
No. 15 Penn women's lacrosse loses first game of the season to No. 6 Michigan
In a battle of undefeated records, the game ultimately came down to a go-ahead-goal in the final seconds to seal the deal for the Wolverines.
Lucky Sticks and Irish Tricks: Penn men's lacrosse takes down Brown for its first Ivy League win of the season
In the St. Patrick's Day afternoon affair, the Quakers put on a show to dominate the Bears with an 11-6 win
Zara Tena | You should take an ethics class at Penn
Columnist Zara Tena explores the effectiveness of ethics classes at Penn and how they are valuable beyond academics.
Lala Mustafa | Breaking our social routine
Columnist Lala Mustafa explores scheduling fatigue within Penn social circles and advocates for embracing third places as spontaneous hubs.
Heartbreak in New York: Penn women's basketball bows out of Ivy Madness tournament with loss to Princeton in the semifinals
The Quakers lose their 12th straight game to the Tigers, as the team was ultimately unable to complete the late fourth quarter comeback attempt.
Beatriz Báez | No closed captioning available
Columnist Beatriz Báez discusses the importance of language to culture and the need for international students to preserve this within a foreign setting such as Penn.
DP Daybreak | Students petition disciplinary charges
Also, Penn's presidential commission shared initial recommendations.
Phila. Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson attends Penn Dems event
Gilmore Richardson also spoke to The Daily Pennsylvanian about the importance of the upcoming 2024 election — both on a national and a statewide level.
Penn presidential commission to combat hate makes initial recommendations to Larry Jameson
In a progress update released on March 13, the group outlined its early findings and announced a series of listening sessions open to Penn community members.
Pro-Palestinian activists demand Penn admin. drop disciplinary charges in petition
The petition calls on Penn to dismiss the ongoing disciplinary cases against five students who took part in a Feb. 19 study-in at Van Pelt Library.
Beyond the court: Sophomore guard Simone Sawyer's journey from athlete to advocate
Sawyer has established her own private clothing company, Mo Minds Matter, to promote mental health.
MacKenzie Scott donates $4 million to West Philadelphia nonprofit focused on employment training
The initiative, which provides career-building opportunities for city residents, received the donation through Scott’s charitable organization Yield Giving.
Annenberg Public Policy Center study finds polarized views of Supreme Court after Dobbs decision
APPC researchers concluded that the Dobbs decision in 2022 marked a shift in public perception of the Supreme Court toward political polarization.
Michelle Lyu | We want to be free
Guest Columnist Michelle Lyu serves as witness to the American crisis and qualitative changes taking place on Penn's campus.
DP Daybreak | Inside Mackenzie Fierceton's lawsuit
Also, Penn Medicine signed onto new artificial intelligence commitments.
