Politics
Penn political groups divided on affirmative action, debate methods for diverse admissions
Politicians across the ideological spectrum have disagreed about the future of affirmative action ahead of the court's ruling for two cases filed by Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.
Penn Vet, Division of Infectious Diseases receive increased funding in state budget proposal
The newly inaugurated governor proposed an increase of more than $650,000 in funding for the School of Veterinary Medicine and Penn Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases.
Penn Against the Occupation's speaker event for Israeli Apartheid Week draws mixed reactions
Penn Against The Occupation hosted Rutgers University professor Noura Erakat and Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd as part of Israeli Apartheid Week.
Philadelphia agrees to a $9.25 million settlement for police response to 2020 protests
About 350 plaintiffs who were teargassed, struck with rubber bullets, and detained by the Philadelphia Police Department in the protests following the murder of George Floyd will receive compensatory damages.
Penn student groups from across political spectrum take part in GPA debate
During the debate, panelists discussed political issues such as crime and criminal justice, affirmative action, environmental justice, and minimum wage policies.
PWH Global Shifts Colloquium to focus on rising temperatures around the world
The events will focus on the global threat of extreme heat, its impact on our lives, and policy solutions to heat waves.
Ukrainian visiting scholars spend a year at Penn to continue education amidst ongoing conflict
The program, founded by two Russian and Eastern European Studies professors, seeks to help Ukrainians whose studies were disrupted by the war.
AOC Communications Director Lauren Hitt to deliver 2023 communication major graduation speech
Hitt serves as the United States Representative's primary spokesperson and media strategist.
Penn refutes allegations of direct investments in 'adversarial' entities after U.S. House inquiry
In an emailed statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, University spokesperson Ron Ozio refuted part of the letter's claims.
Penn Reproductive Justice to increase activity through new educational, political initiatives
Penn Reproductive Justice officially launched on June 24, 2022, immediately following the Supreme Court’s overhaul of abortion rights protections.
Perry World House panelists discusses the war in Ukraine, one year on
Although the conflict is not yet over, the speakers discussed global changes set in motion by the war in Ukraine.
Open expression at Penn, explained: Guidelines, consequences, and complaints
The DP spoke with University administrators and student activists to better understand Penn’s open expression guidelines and the role of the University's Committee on Open Expression in evaluating students' rights to protest on campus.
Penn alum Ernest Owens discusses his book about cancel culture during campus visit
Owens sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian to discuss his first book and its reception.
Penn alum Helen Gym talks mayoral campaign, Penn's role in Philadelphia at student event
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Gym about her goals as a mayoral candidate.
City council proposes legislation to create new public safety officer position
The director will be among the city government's top four administrative positions and would work closely with the city’s mayor, managing director, and finance director.
Perry World House speakers discuss recent Brazil insurrection and right-wing populism
The Perry World House panel on the January Brazil insurrection featured Duke Professor John French and Ph.D. student Mariana Felix de Quadros.
Court declares need to reform Pennsylvania's public school funding system
Commonwealth Court Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer ruled on Feb. 7 that Pennsylvania public school funding practices violate students’ rights.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checks himself into hospital for clinical depression
Fetterman sought treatment at Walter Reed National Military Center in Bethesda, Md., on Feb. 15.
Penn Hillel to host former Rep. Ted Deutch for conversation on US-Israel relations
The event will feature an open conversation with Deutch, “a lifelong Jewish and pro-Israel activist," according to Penn Hillel.