Politics
Disorientation Guide hosts week-long programming, critiques Penn's impact on local community
The events followed the release of the annual publication on Aug. 28, which criticized Penn’s relationship with and treatment of its students, staff, and the surrounding Philadelphia community.
White nationalist scheduled to speak at Penn Carey Law class taught by Amy Wax
Jared Taylor’s scheduled return to Amy Wax’s seminar comes as Penn remains silent on whether it will sanction Wax.
AAUP-Penn calls on admin to remove anti-union websites in support of RA, graduate student efforts
The letter was addressed to President Liz Magill, Provost John L. Jackson, Jr., and College Houses and Academic Services Senior Director for Housing Operations Lulu Kaliher.
2010 College graduate convicted for involvement in Jan. 6 riots
The riot was incited by 1968 Wharton graduate and former president Donald Trump, who was recently indicted on charges for his role to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Pa. senator proposes state-wide ban on legacy admissions – including at Penn
In the memorandum, Williams voiced his concern that allowing legacy admissions at Pennsylvania universities would violate the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding affirmative action.
National Labor Relations Board rules Penn RAs are employees, allowing union election to proceed
Penn's 223 RAs will have the chance to partake in an on-campus election Sept. 27 and 28.
Penn issued Amy Gutmann $3.7 million home loan at height of COVID-19 pandemic
According to Gutmann's ethics disclosures, the loan was issued at the October 2020 federal mid-term rate of 0.38% and has a term of nine years.
Perry World House Director Michael Horowitz to serve in new Department of Defense role
Horowitz has been on leave from his positions at Penn since April 2022.
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Trump indicted in 2020 election investigation
The proceedings will be overseen by 1987 Penn Carey Law graduate Tanya Chutkan.
President Joe Biden promotes 'Bidenomics' in visit to Philadelphia
Biden spoke on the significance of union work, the future of renewable energy, and the progress of his new economic agenda in remarks at the Navy Yard on July 20.
A 'setback' for LGBTQ rights: Penn community members respond to Supreme Court ruling
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with students about their thoughts on the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the right to refuse service to same-sex couples.
Overturn of affirmative action generates criticism, concern within Penn community
Penn community members share their reactions to the Supreme Court's rejection of affirmative action, and discuss what a Penn without race-conscious admissions might look like.
Rue Landau could become Philadelphia’s first LGBTQ City Councilmember
The DP spoke with Landau about her motivations, goals, and optimism for the future of Philadelphia.
A 'broken' system: Penn students, professor reflect on student loans following Supreme Court ruling
Members of the Penn community who spoke with the DP agreed that the current federal student loan system is flawed, but proposed different solutions to address the issue.
Supreme Court overturns affirmative action in college admissions
The Thursday ruling overturns decades of legal precedent, potentially changing Penn's admissions policies in future years.
Penn alum Nina Ahmad could be Philadelphia's first South Asian City Councilmember
Ahmad, who would be the first South Asian person and first immigrant in recent memory to serve on the Philadelphia City Council, spoke to the DP about her experience in public service and goals for the position.
President Joe Biden kicks off re-election campaign with Philadelphia visit and rally
Biden, a former Penn Professor of Presidential Practice, spoke at a rally hosted by union federation AFL-CIO after assessing the damage on Interstate 95 from a helicopter.
Penn paid Amy Gutmann $23 million in final year as president, including 18-year compensation package
The tax filings show that most of Gutmann’s 2021 earnings accumulated over the course of her 18-year tenure as president, in the form of deferred compensation and investment gains.
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump indicted on 37 charges in classified documents case
Trump is the first former president to be indicted on federal charges.