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Annenberg School will not renew part-time lecturers’ contracts, citing financial uncertainty

Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication Sarah Banet-Weiser notified the lecturers of the decision in an email sent on March 19.

Penn community rallies against recent federal actions, University response

Penn professors, students, and local politicians gathered for the March 20 rally to criticize decisions made by Trump's second administration and the University's response.

Penn alumni, students among those affected by Trump administration layoffs

Over 100,000 federal employees have lost their jobs following cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency.

Wharton DEI concentration, major renamed to ‘Leading Across Differences’

Affected students have been contacted about the changes to the programs, according to a Wharton spokesperson, who declined to comment on whether federal policy changes influenced the decision.

Trump signs executive order to dissolve Department of Education

The March 20 federal action will attempt to close the Department of Education, which manages federal student loans through its Office of Federal Student Aid and funds Penn through grants.

DP Daybreak | Trump admin. freezes federal funding

Also, a former Penn research associate filed a lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination.

Hot chicken restaurant, climbing gym to open on Penn's campus within next year

Penn’s campus will welcome a new hot chicken restaurant, Big Dean’s Hot Chicken at Franklin’s Table, and a bouldering gym,  PRG University City in the Shop Penn district, within the next year.

Penn Museum, collaborators host Holi celebration featuring music, dance, and storytelling

The Penn Museum, in collaboration with the South Asian Center at Penn and Three Aksha Dance Company, hosted an event titled "2025 CulturalFest! Holi" to celebrate Holi on March 15. 

Penn administrators, community members praise Jameson’s appointment as University’s 10th president

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with over a dozen members of the Penn community about their reactions to Jameson's permanent appointment. 

Former research associate sues Penn over alleged ‘refusal’ to protect her from sexual harassment

The suit — filed by 2022 Weitzman School of Design graduate Sophia O’Neill — claims that Penn violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Trump administration freezes $175 million in federal funding to Penn

According to a White House tweet, Wednesday's decision is a result of Penn's "policies forcing women to compete with men in sports."

DP Daybreak | Admin. warns of travel ban, visa revocations

Also, the DP spoke with several student groups about their views on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Penn names Kathryn Griffo as vice president for Development and Alumni Relations

Griffo will take office on April 1 after her appointment is approved by the Board of Trustees.

Penn student groups express concern over future of DEI programs, initiatives

Penn’s main minority coalition groups — commonly known as the 7B — released a statement expressing concern about the impact of the University's changes to DEI policies.

SAS graduate student government passes unanimous resolution calling for fair union negotiations

The resolution was passed at SASGov’s general body meeting on Feb. 27 and was co-sponsored by more than a dozen SASGov constituents. The resolution urges GET-UP and Penn’s administration to “engage in prompt, transparent, and good-faith negotiation” to establish a “fair and equitable” contract.

Five Penn seniors, two recent graduates named as 2025 Thouron Scholars for study in the U.K.

Every year, the Thouron Award covers tuition and travel fees for up to two years as part of a graduate exchange program between Penn and U.K. universities. 

Penn issues guidance to University community warning of potential travel ban, visa revocations

The March 18 message reaffirmed Penn’s commitment to supporting international members of the University community and issued recommendations to impacted individuals.

Penn Dental Medicine researchers find that innate immune system training may lead to bone loss

Researchers from Penn’s School of Dental Medicine discovered that training the innate immune system may lead to increased bone loss in inflammatory conditions such as periodontitis and arthritis. 

DP Daybreak | Penn moves to dismiss Amy Wax lawsuit

Also, a judge sanctioned Penn professor Michael Mann for presenting misleading information at a trial.

Penn motions to dismiss Penn Carey Law professor Amy Wax’s racial discrimination lawsuit

Penn’s March 12 memorandum cited Wax’s history of “unprofessional and offensive comments in the media and the classroom,” along with her failure to provide a legal basis for her claims.