Front Breaking
Julia Puchtler named CFO, vice president of University of Pennsylvania Health System
The University of Pennsylvania Health System has appointed Julia Puchtler to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer starting on July 1. She will succeed Keith Kasper, the CFO for the last 20 years, who recently acquired the position of executive vice president and chief administrative officer of UPHS.
Penn Medicine phases out use of desflurane, a potent greenhouse gas in anesthesia
Penn Medicine recently announced that it is phasing out desflurane, a potent greenhouse gas used in anesthesia.
Penn professor files amicus brief urging rejection of Trump’s presidential immunity claims
The amicus urges the court to reject the arguments for immunity by Trump and claims that “any form of immunity doctrine is both unnecessary to protect the interests of the presidency and ultimately dangerous for U.S. national security.”
Penn Medicine researchers develop experimental mRNA vaccine to treat bird flu
The experimental vaccine could help manage the existing H5N1 outbreak and also prevent human infections.
University administration announces creation of Penn Washington program
Penn Washington aims to “enrich the connection between federal and global policy makers and Penn faculty, students, and staff” by establishing connections between three programs.
Penn announces 5.4% acceptance rate for Class of 2028, most selective year on record
Out of a pool of 65,235 applicants, 3,508 students were admitted, resulting in an acceptance rate of 5.4%.
Nominations and Elections Committee holds hearing to address complaint against divestment referendum
The complaint claimed bias on the side of the University’s student government, citing the Fair Practices Code for Referenda that the Nominations and Elections Committee of the University’s student government must abide by.
Mason on Chestnut receives Cease Operations Order, resulting in eight-day shutdown
A sign posted by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections states that the building is “ordered vacated immediately” because of several code violations and details several corrective actions required to lift the order.
2022 graduate Lia Thomas loses legal battle over World Aquatics’ transgender participation rules
Thomas swam for Penn, winning a Division I National Championship during her career
‘Blatant violation of the First Amendment’: Civil liberties experts criticize Penn’s new media policy
The policy states that “[n]ews media are required to produce credentials when requested by University Communications” and may be asked to limit the filiming of specific campus locations to ensure campus security.
Meihuan Yu | Unproductive by design: the last summer before college
Columnist Meihuan Yu asks the Class of 2028 to savor their final summer before college with rest and meaningful downtime.
DP Daybreak | Contradictions in Penn's new open expression policies
Also, Interim Penn President Larry Jameson will remain in his role through the 2026 academic year.
Penn’s temporary open expression guidelines contain contradictions and ambiguities, DP analysis finds
The analysis found that the guidelines increase the powers of Penn’s vice provost for University Life, redefine events on campus as inherently private to the University community, and specifically prohibit many of the tactics used by demonstrators on campus in recent years.
Penn men’s track and field puts on impressive display at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Junior James Rhoads finished in sixth place in the pole vault final
Penn community expresses mixed reactions to former President Donald Trump's felony conviction
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several students about their reactions to the outcome of Trump's trial.
Penn resident advisor union unanimously ratifies first contract
The new two-year contract will provide RAs with a $3,000 stipend, 150 meals, and a $750 contract ratification payment for RAs who worked during the most recent spring semester.
United RAs at Penn present resolution to Philadelphia City Council
Philadelphia City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke invited United RAs at Penn to speak to City Council on May 16 about Penn’s union-busting tactics and to advocate for the resolution.
Previewing Penn swimming and diving at the U.S. Olympic Trials
Matt Fallon and Anna Kalandadze lead the pack for the Quakers vying for a ticket to Paris.
Penn announces faculty members named to new vice provost selection committees
The committees will help select the best-suited standing faculty members for the two new positions, which are part of Penn's current operating strategic framework.