News
Academics
Administration
Admissions
Identities
Science & Health
Politics
Philadelphia
Student Life
Business Data
Business Data
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.
A timeline of arrests, protests after the attempted takeover of Fisher-Bennett Hall
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a timeline of Friday night’s events, beginning when protesters first entered the building.
Police make 19 arrests after attempted takeover of Fisher-Bennett Hall, prompting protests around Penn campus
The attempted takeover of the academic building comes one week after the University cleared the Gaza Solidarity Encampment from College Green.
DP Daybreak | Guide to 2024 Commencement
Also, columns from the DP's graduating seniors.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Relive the Class of 2024's four years at Penn
Eight semesters of final exams, four Spring Flings, three College protest encampments, and one presidential resignation later.
The Graduation Issue 2024: 2022-23 Year in Review
The 2022-23 school year was marked by increased student activism, new housing and dining offerings, and revised admission policies.
The Graduation Issue 2024: 2023-24 Year in Review
The 2023-24 academic year was characterized by the increased national spotlight on Penn due to a range of controversies on campus, increased student activism, and strong connections to national politics.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Graduate student employees, RAs, and Penn Med residents unionize
GET-UP is the largest union at Penn in recent memory, representing over 3,700 workers. Resident advisors, graduate resident advisors, and Penn Medicine residents have also increased union campaigns in recent months.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Penn sees presidential resignation, leadership crisis and admin. turnover
Magill resigned on Dec. 9 of last year amid backlash over antisemitism controversies — making her the first Penn president to resign for reasons other than government appointment.