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Wharton establishes new artificial intelligence initiative, partnership with OpenAI
The endeavor — which was announced on May 29 — aims to improve research and teaching capabilities, and focuses on the application of AI and analytics in industry, research, academics, and society.
Former Penn President Amy Gutmann to resign as German ambassador, return to U.S.
Gutmann will step down from her position as the United States ambassador to Germany in mid-July, according to an internal memo sent to her colleagues.
Penn alum, former President Donald Trump convicted on 34 felony counts in historic criminal trial
The 34 charges — for falsifying business records — are related to a hush-money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during Trump's 2016 campaign for the presidency.
Jameson shares final reports from Penn antisemitism task force, Commission on Countering Hate
Jameson wrote that the task force and commission held listening sessions, reviewed emails, called in subject experts, and conducted surveys to produce the final reports.
DP Daybreak | Investigation upholds allegations against former Penn rowing coach
Also, the Committee on Open Expression has called for a review of the University's open expression guidelines.
Penn Jewish community leaders respond to encampment, campus protests
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students and faculty, including leaders of Penn Hillel, about their reactions to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and subsequent protests on campus.
Investigation finds sexual assault allegations against former Penn rowing coach credible
Fox, an award-winning filmmaker, alleged that she was sexually abused by Nash when she was 13 years old. A 16-month investigation “corroborated many of her allegations.”
Penn alumni, donors withdraw support from University following response to campus activism
The encampment — and Penn's response to it — prompted further scrutiny of the administration after several alumni withdrew financial support from the University last fall.
Penn Medicine partners with Philadelphia Union to open community fridge, combat food insecurity
The refrigerator is the first project of its kind for Chester and aims to provide nutritious and filling foods for the community.
Penn's Committee on Open Expression calls for review of open expression guidelines after protests
The statement discussed the COE’s role in the University's response to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and the possibility of making changes to the open expression guidelines.
Penn announces two new vice provost positions focused on arts, climate change
On Monday, Penn announced two new positions — the Vice Provost for the Arts and the Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action — to promote the University’s strategic framework.
Penn music professor receives Pulitzer Prize for “anti concerto” saxophone composition
Penn professor of music Tyshawn Sorey was awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in music on May 6.
Penn researchers receive federal grant for AI-powered research on rare disease drug treatments
Penn researchers received a $48 million grant from the White House for AI-powered research that matches existing drugs to rare diseases without a treatment.
DP Daybreak | Penn celebrates the Class of 2024
Also, the University banned 24 non-affiliates from campus after their arrests at the encampment.
Penn bans 24 non-affiliates arrested at Gaza Solidarity Encampment from campus
The letter informs the individual that based on “prior disruptive behaviors,” they are no longer allowed to enter Penn’s campus or any “University building or facility” without “prior written approval.”
Penn Class of 2024 celebrated at Commencement without incident following weeks of campus activism
The ceremony featured remarks from Interim Penn President Larry Jameson and this year’s Commencement speaker, Siddhartha Mukherjee.
Penn professor of environmental science selected for Royal Society Fellowship
Mann — a presidential distinguished professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science — joins more than 90 other global researchers as a Royal Society fellow.
Students denied entry to College graduation amid discipline over encampment involvement, Penn says
A University spokesperson wrote that three seniors — whose disciplinary cases "were expedited and who have not yet responded to letters reporting [case] findings" — were not permitted to enter the College graduation ceremony.
LIVE UPDATES: Students unable to enter Penn’s College graduation after ongoing pro-Palestinian activism
A statement on PAO's Instagram said the occupation was the result of a "series of escalations by the Penn administration," including a refusal to negotiate in "good faith," citing arrests by Penn Police and disciplinary action.