Amy Gutmann
Amy Gutmann was appointed the eighth president of Penn in 2004. Read recent articles about Amy Gutmann below.
Penn Traditions celebrates 20th anniversary with rebrand, more alumni events
Penn Traditions, which held its first event in 2004, is entirely student-run and oversees University events including Highball to Heyday, Final Toast, and the incoming class picture on Franklin Field.
Penn’s international students concerned over visa statuses, job prospects after Trump victory
While Penn's campus overwhelmingly supported Harris, international students at Penn — who may be especially affected by his policy proposals — were unable to vote in the election.
Local bike shop near Penn’s campus abruptly closes after 13 years
Keswick Cycle had occupied its storefront on 40th and Locust streets since 2011.
Republican Dave McCormick, who floated stripping Penn funding, wins U.S. Senate race in Pa.
McCormick’s victory in the Keystone State marks a major win for the Republican Party and its projected multi-seat majority in the U.S. Senate.
Tiyya Geiger | Small-town values, big-city blues
Columnist Tiyya Geiger implores Penn students to stay grounded in personal values to avoid getting swept up in the pressure of conformity.
DP Daybreak | How Trump's win will impact Penn
Also, professors canceled classes as students took stock.
Three major findings the House report on campus antisemitism revealed about Penn
The Republican-led United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce released a 325-page report with the committee’s findings from its yearlong investigation of several higher education institutions — including Penn.
Editorial | Trump does not represent Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board opposes the choice to elect Donald Trump and explains why he does not represent Penn.
Penn students reflect on late-night food scene changes after Allegro closure, McDonald's opening
Allegro Pizza and Grill eliminated its late-night hours in September, and a renovated McDonald’s reopened on the edge of campus to immediate popularity.
Penn professors cancel classes, delay exams as campus takes stock of Trump victory
After 1968 Wharton graduate and former President Donald Trump was named the winner of the 2024 presidential election, Penn professors acted quickly — canceling classes, offering resources, and adjusting exam schedules.
Meet the Penn women's basketball's captains: Stina Almqvist and Lizzy Groetsch
The two senior guards will be looking to lead the Quakers to an NCAA tournament berth.
‘We ought to get back to winning’: Penn men’s basketball 2024 captains speak on the upcoming season
Seniors Nick Spinoso and George Smith will lead the team in the 2024-25 season.
Penn political experts say importance of economy, inflation fueled Trump win
The professors pointed to voter concerns over the economy and inflation as well as growing dissatisfaction among rural voters as key contributors to Trump's election to a second term.
‘I saw myself in Kamala’: Penn students come to terms with four more years of Trump
Many students voiced dismay and concern at the specter of a second Trump presidency, especially after his victories in swing states like Pennsylvania and with potential Republican control of control.
Penn students stage walkout protesting police search of pro-Palestinian activists’ off-campus house
Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine hosted the walkout in conjunction with Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine, and the event drew about 30 attendees.
Trump's proposals could deport students, remove federal funding from Penn, DP analysis finds
The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look at what a second Trump presidency — and a projected Republican majority in the Senate — could mean for Penn and higher education institutions across the country.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Speak up, own your vote
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka advocates for all students to own the decisions they made in the 2024 presidential election.
Conor Smith | Who is to blame for the election’s outcome? The Democratic Party
Guest Columnist Conor Smith argues that Donald Trump did not win the election: The Democrats lost it; from not holding a primary to their love affair with war criminals, the party has no one to blame but themselves.
Team captain Nick Spinoso hopes to guide Penn men's basketball to championship titles
The Port Washington, N.Y. native will play an important role as a veteran presence in a relatively young locker room.