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Actress, Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks named 2025 Commencement speaker
Penn will also grant Banks — who made her directorial debut with “Pitch Perfect 2” in 2015 — an honorary doctor of arts degree.
Penn professors launch European Studies Institute, revitalize European studies minor
A coalition of Penn professors recently launched a new European Studies Institute at the University and revitalized the European studies minor.
DP Daybreak | Study abroad at Penn, by the numbers
Also, former Penn swimmers spoke out in support of the Trump administration's decision to freeze $175 million of the University's federal funding.
Nearly two dozen Penn staff titles scrubbed of DEI references amid University rollback
As Penn continues to roll back its DEI programs and initiatives, recent changes have included altering faculty positions associated with inclusion and diversity programs across the University.
Penn's study abroad scene, by the numbers
The Daily Pennsylvanian examined undergraduate Penn students’ study abroad trends to understand how many students participate, which destinations are the most common, and which students choose to go abroad.
Jewish Penn faculty join thousands in signing ‘Not in Our Name' letter to college administrators
The March 11 letter, titled ‘Not in Our Name,’ has been signed by nearly 3000 signatories — including 34 from Penn — at the time of publication.
Sexyy Red, Jay Sean to perform at 2025 Spring Fling concert
The concert will take place at Penn Park at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and will be followed by the Daytime Fling carnival on Saturday, April 5.
Protesters rally at Jameson’s home, accuse Penn of complicity in ICE raids, 'Palestinian genocide'
The March 21 demonstration criticized the University’s “complicity in Palestinian genocide, violations of free speech, and refusal to protect Penn’s non-citizen community from invasive I.C.E. raids.”
DP Daybreak | Annenberg School lecturers' contracts not renewed
Also, the Penn community rallied against federal actions.
Here’s how Trump’s $175 million federal funding freeze could affect Penn
Penn has 21 active contracts and 596 active grants that receive funding through the two agencies — totaling hundreds of millions of dollars — according to U.S. Department of the Treasury fiscal year 2025 data.
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.
