Front Breaking
Penn silent after UArts announces abrupt closure, peer institutions pledge support for students
An email sent by UArts administrators on May 31 gave the community one week’s notice that the school would be permanently closing its doors.
Lightweight Rowing wins medals at IRA National Championship for second straight year
This is the first time the team has medaled in back-to-back years since the 1992 and 1993 seasons
DPOSTM trounce NARPs 17-5 to extend Kamin Cup winning streak
Last year’s match was canceled due to rain
Anna Kalandadze qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials at SCAR Memorial Day meet
Anna Kalandadze and Matt Fallon will both compete in the Olympic Trials latter this summer, with all eyes set on Paris.
Six U.S. House committee chairs send letter to Penn announcing expanded antisemitism investigation
In the letter, six Congressional committee chairs stated that the investigation would focus on “the use of federal funds at Penn and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee" amid concerns over alleged antisemitism on campus.
Former Penn President Liz Magill earned $1 million during first and only full year in office
Magill’s base salary between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 was $723,051 and she received a bonus of $104,329.
Penn files second motion to dismiss student lawsuit alleging insufficient response to antisemitism
In a May 24 motion obtained by The Daily Pennsylvanian, the University argues that the plaintiffs’ claims should be dismissed because their challenges are “premature.”
Wharton establishes new artificial intelligence initiative, partnership with OpenAI
The endeavor — which was announced on May 29 — aims to improve research and teaching capabilities, and focuses on the application of AI and analytics in industry, research, academics, and society.
Sevda Aghayeva | Sharing a Penn success story
Guest columnist Sevda Aghayeva reflects on the personal and professional journey that brought her to Penn.
Penn baseball's season ends in extra-innings loss to St. John's in NCAA Regionals
The Quakers didn’t register a hit past the eighth inning, which allowed the Red Storm comeback
Virginia's pitching dominates as Penn baseball falls in the first round of NCAA Regionals, 4-2
Penn recorded only four hits and one walk in a disastrous offensive performance
Former Penn President Amy Gutmann to resign as German ambassador, return to U.S.
Gutmann will step down from her position as the United States ambassador to Germany in mid-July, according to an internal memo sent to her colleagues.
Former Penn men’s basketball player Jordan Dingle loses eligibility suit against NCAA
Dingle, along with former Harvard forward Chris Ledlum, sought a fifth year of collegiate eligibility.
Penn alum, former President Donald Trump convicted on 34 felony counts in historic criminal trial
The 34 charges — for falsifying business records — are related to a hush-money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during Trump's 2016 campaign for the presidency.
Jameson shares final reports from Penn antisemitism task force, Commission on Countering Hate
Jameson wrote that the task force and commission held listening sessions, reviewed emails, called in subject experts, and conducted surveys to produce the final reports.
DP Daybreak | Investigation upholds allegations against former Penn rowing coach
Also, the Committee on Open Expression has called for a review of the University's open expression guidelines.
Penn Jewish community leaders respond to encampment, campus protests
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students and faculty, including leaders of Penn Hillel, about their reactions to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and subsequent protests on campus.
Investigation finds sexual assault allegations against former Penn rowing coach credible
Fox, an award-winning filmmaker, alleged that she was sexually abused by Nash when she was 13 years old. A 16-month investigation “corroborated many of her allegations.”
Jack Lakis | Flipped classrooms aren’t putting the wind in my SAIL
Columnist Jack Lakis claims that Penn’s SAIL initiative is missing the mark for students.