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Penn administrators, faculty discuss innovation opportunities at Penn AI launch event
The Penn AI launch event offered insight into the growing use of AI in research as well as the need for Penn to keep up with technological advancements.
U.S. attorney general orders prosecutors to pursue death penalty for Penn graduate Luigi Mangione
In December 2024, Mangione was charged with murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
DP Daybreak | Pro-Palestinian protesters rally near Penn Hillel
Also, Penn Hillel hosted Israeli activist and actress Noa Tishby to moderate a discussion with two survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Five Penn professors recognized by American Association for Advancement of Science
The AAAS selected five Penn professors from the School of Arts and Sciences, the Perelman School of Medicine, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Penn Graduate School of Education works with global educators to improve climate change curriculum
The Project-Based Learning for Global Climate Justice Program course — led by Penn GSE professors Zachary Herrmann and Taylor Hausburg — works with 70 educators across the globe to improve climate change curriculum for K-12 students.
Kislak Center exhibit showcases formation of Penn through Revolutionary War
Organized in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the exhibition is on display in the Goldstein Family Gallery on the sixth floor of Van Pelt-Dietrich Library until May 27.
Penn Hillel hosts Israeli activist Noa Tishby to moderate Israel Week panel with Oct. 7 survivors
The March 31 event was part of the pilot program for the “Voices of October 7th” speaking tour, and featured firsthand accounts from Oct. 7 survivors.
Wellness at Penn hosts ‘i care’ training for students as program passes 10-year anniversary
Wellness at Penn held “i care” training for students, teaching exercises focusing on supporting mental health, identifying signs of stress, and crisis intervention.
Trump nominates three Penn alumni for federal government positions
Their three nominations await confirmation from the Senate.
Here’s how Penn professors are addressing recent federal actions, political events in their classes
Multiple professors told the DP they plan to — and often do — adjust their curriculums in order to address current events.
State Department has revoked over 300 student visas for campus protests, Rubio says
“It might be more than 300 at this point. We do it every day. Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a March 27 news conference.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather near Penn Hillel as Israel Week event begins
The March 31 protest began at 30th and Market streets around 4:30 p.m. as part of an “All Out for Palestine Rally.”
DP Daybreak | Trump’s first 10 weeks
Also, former Penn swimmer Lia Thomas spoke at a forum for transgender youth over the weekend.
Penn lab researches AI cyberbullying capabilities
Penn’s Brachio Lab is researching the extent to which LLMs might be capable of cyberbullying to improve machine learning for societal benefit.
Penn Museum hosts conversation between flutist Emi Ferguson and harpist Ashley Jackson
The event, part of the PCMS Education Program, served as a prelude to Ferguson and Jackson’s Philadelphia Chamber Music Society concert the following day and boasted about 60 attendees.
Annenberg School graduate students host panel on future of presidential endorsements in journalism
Annenberg School for Communcation graduate students Liz Hallgren and Anjali DasSarma organized the March 26 event to discuss the newfound controversiality of newspaper endorsements.
Penn Association for Gender Equity hosts annual Gender Equity Week featuring speakers and events
The Penn Association for Gender Equity organized their gender equity week featuring guest speakers, student-run workshops, and hands-on experiences in learning how to be a gender equity advocate.
TEDxPenn annual conference invites nine speakers to examine ‘voltas’ in their lives
TEDxPenn held its annual conference at the Annenberg Center on March 29, inviting nine speakers to examine pivotal moments in their lives.
Trump returned to office 10 weeks ago. Here’s how his policies have reshaped Penn
Ten weeks into Trump’s second presidential term, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the impacts of federal policy changes on Penn and examined how the University has responded.
