Politics
Second scholarship set up in College grad Beau Biden's name
The anonymous donation is intended to offer academic freedom to scholars living in dangerous areas, especially overseas.
Student leaders react to Trump, Clinton New York primary win
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton cruised to victories in the Empire State, leaving competitors John Kasich, Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders with narrow paths to the nomination.
From the outside looking in: International students not entirely surprised by U.S. presidential election
At Penn, international students have bared witness, much to their surprise and concern, to what is turning out to be a historic election for American politics.
Clinton and Trump predicted to win in Pa., though delegate rules may help Cruz, Kasich
“Usually by the time Pennsylvania rolls around it’s pretty clear who the Democratic and Republican nominees are, so it’s a little different this time,' Associate Vice President for Federal Affairs Bill Andresen said.
Daily Show With Trevor Noah to be filmed at Penn during DNC
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will cover the Democratic National Convention from Penn's Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Annenberg Center Live announced Tuesday.
Pa. governor issues executive order protecting LGBTQ rights
On April 7, Gov. Wolf signed two executive orders banning discrimination against employees or applicants for employment based on their sexual orientation, as well as all agencies contracting with the state.
Students debate merits of CIA after protest
Students for a Democratic Society and Penn Political Union engaged in a formal debate Monday night, arguing over the merits of the Central Intelligence Agency and its role in promoting global security.
Hillary Clinton courts union voters at Philadelphia rally
Hillary Clinton, fresh off of a loss to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in the Wisconsin primary on Tuesday, discussed issues of interest to AFL-CIO members.
Bernie Sanders speaks at Temple University
An estimated 10,000 people crowded into Temple University to listen to presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speak.
Philadelphia libraries to get $600 million makeover courtesy of Mayor Kenney's new plan
Mayor Jim Kenney recently introduced a massive $600 million plan to restore Philadelphia’s public libraries, recreation centers and parks.
New government policy allows international students studying STEM to stay in the country longer
The rule was part of the STEM Optional Practical Training program (OPT), and extends the period of time foreign students can stay in the country seven months longer than what was outlined in the last policy, which was passed in 2008.
ICYMI: Penn's district Rep. Chaka Fattah faces corruption trial, following murky history
The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look at Fattah’s recent legal troubles, extending back to 2007, and previewed what lies ahead for the embattled congressman and Fels graduate.
International students use loophole in H-1B visa application process to mixed success
Although a college degree is one of the requirements to apply for an H-1B visa, some international Penn students have exploited a loophole and apply before graduating.
Thousands of Pa. voters switch to Republican Party
Around 128,000 voters have become registered Republicans since the beginning of the new year across the state — many to vote for and against Trump.
John Mearsheimer gives annual Philomathean Society Oration on U.S. policy in the Middle East
Students and faculty packed into Harrison Auditorium Thursday night to hear John Mearsheimer, a renowned political scientist, deliver a lecture titled “U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East Since 9/11: One Disaster after Another."
Protests shut down CIA Director's talk at Penn
Friday’s moderated discussion with Brennan at the Penn Museum was shut down early following repeated interruptions by protesters inside the building who spoke out the United States government’s use of drones.
Philly is no Flint, city officials say, but still can improve water safety
The water crisis in Flint, Mich. has many Philadelphians concerned about the safety of the city’s drinking water.
Interest in local politics on continual decline, PSCI professor's study says
An old adage may say that “all politics are local,” but interest in politics is clearly not.
'Notorious R.B.G.' the focus of Penn Law talk
Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik gave a talk about their book "Notorious R.B.G.: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg" on Tuesday night in Golkin Hall.