Politics
Annenberg study investigates psychology behind processing of political messages
Alongside researchers from Dartmouth College, Columbia University, and University of California Berkeley, the team found that there was no single brain region responsible for processing the various types of partisan information.
Trump taps Penn graduate Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Oz, who received an M.D. from Penn's medical school and an MBA from Wharton, will lead the second Trump administration’s oversight of major health insurance programs if confirmed.
U.S. Rep. and Penn alum Josh Gottheimer announces New Jersey gubernatorial campaign
Gottheimer has been outspoken in publicly calling on Penn to protect its Jewish students against antisemitism.
Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty discusses election coverage, changing journalism landscape
Tumulty discussed the changing role of journalism in the political media landscape — including the rise of unconventional information sources like TikTok and other social media platforms — and the factors that she believes contributed to president-elect and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump’s victory.
Political scientist Mari Miura talks gender inequality in Japanese politics at Annenberg School
Miura, a political science professor and law faculty member at Sophia University and visiting scholar at Harvard University's Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies, spoke on the challenges facing gender equality in Japanese politics today.
Wharton board chair, Magill adversary Marc Rowan floated for Trump’s Treasury secretary
Rowan, a prominent Magill critic and the chair of the Wharton Board of Advisors, is a candidate to be appointed as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of the Treasury.
Penn Political Science professors diagnose election results, Trump’s victory at roundtable event
Professors John Lapinski, Matthew Levendusky, Marc Meredith, and Diana Mutz discussed their thoughts on the election and had a Q&A session with an audience of about 100 undergraduates and faculty.
Trump appoints Penn professor and alumnus as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor
If confirmed, Clayton would oversee the most prestigious U.S. attorney’s office in the country and oversee the high-profile criminal cases against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Alan Dershowitz criticizes Amy Wax sanctions, talks free speech at Penn Federalist Society event
Dershowitz praised Penn Hillel and the University for hosting him, noting that he has not been able to speak at Harvard University since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Democrat, 1999 College and Wharton graduate Dave Min wins House seat in California’s 47th district
Despite Min's win in California’s 47th Congressional District, which was considered one of the most competitive in the country, the Republican Party gained control of the House of Representatives on Nov. 14.
Inside Elon Musk and Trump’s friendship: The two Penn alumni jointly revamping government
Musk and Trump — two of Penn's most prominent alumni — were unlikely allies as recently as two years ago, when Musk wrote that Trump should "hang up his hat & sail into the sunset."
Penn's cultural resource centers say missions unaffected by election, emphasize student support
Following the reelection of 1968 Wharton graduate, former President, and President-elect Donald Trump, the cultural resource centers explained the importance of continuing to support students regardless of election results.
Casey declines to concede Pa. Senate race, citing remaining ballots despite call for McCormick
The Associated Press called the race for McCormick on Nov. 7, projecting that he would defeat Casey by less than 30,000 votes.
Penn Carey Law professor Amy Wax accuses Penn of ‘private censorship’ at free speech discussion
Wax spoke during the question and answer section of the talk about the state of free speech at private universities such as Penn.
Penn admin. political donations decrease 42% from 2020, with none to Trump campaign
The data shows that a vast majority of the $12,065 in donations from Penn administrators have gone toward Democratic causes during the 2024 cycle.
Penn Carey Law, Wharton professor in consideration to be Trump's Treasury secretary
Jay Clayton — who is a 1988 Engineering graduate and 1993 Carey Law School graduate — previously served as the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first presidency.
Trump taps Rep. Elise Stefanik, Penn critic who grilled Liz Magill, for UN ambassador
Stefanik gained national attention in fall 2023 as a leading figure in the House education committee's investigation into how universities, including Penn, were responding to campus antisemitism.
Democrats hold majority in Pa. state House, potentially affecting Penn funding, abortion rights
Party control in the state legislature could influence issues such as the status of funding for Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, abortion rights in Pennsylvania, and higher education.
Penn Department of History hosts panel to discuss historical context, implications of 2024 election
Each panelist delivered opening remarks related to their areas of specialty, reflecting on the historical dynamics that shaped the 2024 election outcome.