Front Breaking
President Biden speaks at Philadelphia church amid attempts to revitalize candidacy
Biden — a former Penn professor — delivered remarks at the Mount Airy Church of God in Christ, which is located in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia.
Guevarra | It’s the perfect time to become a swim fan.
With the Olympics ahead, there are plenty of narratives to latch on to before the athletes splash down in Paris
Two in a row: Penn alumnus Sam Mattis to feature at his second Olympics in the discus throw
The 2016 Wharton graduate, who holds the program record in the discus throw, finished second at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials to qualify for his second straight Olympic team.
Rambaud | The second swim meet I ever went to was the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.
And what a time it was!
DP Daybreak | Penn & Slavery Project looks to future
Also, four Penn students were suspended for their roles in on-campus pro-Palestinian activism.
Penn & Slavery Project receives new funding, looks to expand outreach
Students and faculty affiliated with the P&SP spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about their aspirations for the future of the project.
AAUP approves proposal urging Penn faculty pension provider to divest from fossil fuels
The proposal specifically calls for Vanguard, Fidelity, and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America to divest entirely from fossil fuels and reinvest in renewable energy projects. Penn is TIAA’s biggest client.
Temple University names Drexel President, former Penn Exec. Vice President John Fry as 15th president
Fry, who served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Penn from 1995 to 2002, will begin his tenure once Drexel University appoints its next president.
Mert Kayabas | Debate? More like debacle.
Columnist Mert Kayabas critiques the suitability of our presidential candidates, calling for a new leadership slate.
‘Largest addiction rehabilitation center in the Northeast’ to come to University City
The 40-story building will have both inpatient and outpatient services. CSC, a real estate investment group, announced that the building will cost $300 million.
Supreme Court grants Penn alum, former President Trump partial criminal immunity in election case
The case makes a distinction between official and unofficial acts taken by a president, ruling that presidents are reserved immunity for official acts taken during their term.
Pa. Democrats reaffirm support for Biden after ‘off night’ debate performance
Despite calls from some in the party for Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee, Democratic officials in Pennsylvania have continued to offer their support for Biden's candidacy.
Penn suspends four students involved in recent campus activism, local pro-Palestinian groups say
The suspensions mark the University's most significant disciplinary response to the encampment and on-campus activism to date.
School of Design announces new faculty, department heads for 2024-25 academic year
According to a June 25 announcement from the Weitzman School of Design, the school is welcoming seven new faculty members and two new department chairs for the upcoming school year.
Mritika Senthil | The startling impact of Penn's open expression guidelines
Columnist Mritika Senthil explores how the Penn community can hold the University administration accountable in the wake of new policies.
Ananya Shah | The duality of summer internships
Columnist Ananya Shah analyzes Penn’s preprofessional culture, examining the allure and drawbacks of elite internships.
2024 Penn graduate Isabella Whittaker qualifies for the Paris Olympics
Recent 2024 graduate Isabella Whittaker joins Penn alumna Nia Akins in Paris after qualifying in the 400-meter relay pool
Red and Blue Rookies: Penn men’s basketball announces freshman class
The Quakers welcome a group of four recruits for the second straight year.
Biden struggles, Trump avoids questions in first presidential debate of 2024
The debate, hosted by CNN on Thursday night in Atlanta, was both personal and aggressive. Biden stumbled over his words multiple times, and there were numerous moments where Trump directly ignored questions from the moderators.