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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.
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.
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.
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.
‘We’re f**ked’: Hopeful watch parties at Penn devolve into dismay as Trump clinches victory
Students flocked to watch parties at residential college houses with mixed feelings of uncertainty, nervousness, and excitement about the possibilities of the election.
Election night watch parties in Phila., Washington represent misplaced hopes for Harris
In Washington, the Harris-Walz campaign held a watch party at Vice President Kamala Harris’ alma mater, Howard University.
‘Feeling very anxious’: Penn students express worry, sadness at election results so far
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several students about their feelings about how the election results have panned out so far.
Environmental law professionals speak at Penn Carey Law against Phila. Gas Works proposal
Environmental law professionals spoke about their involvement in opposing a recent Philadelphia Gas Works proposal at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Silverman Hall on Oct. 31.
Nursing School professor Margo Brooks Carthon named director of center studying history of nursing
As director of the Bates Center, Brooks Carthon will address health inequities and honor the nursing profession’s contributions throughout history.
Kelly Writers House kicks off ‘Chef to Chef’ series with conversation on culinary careers
Kelly Writers House hosted the inaugural installment of its “Chef to Chef” speakers series on Oct. 29.
Penn researchers develop tool to study 'commonsensicality' with public online survey
The CSS lab is currently collecting feedback on a common sense survey with the goal of implementing it into AI language models and other applications.