Articles by Finn Ryan
07/10/25 7:51pm
Penn Museum workers demand raises, protest Univ. pay proposals in picket after authorizing strike
The July 9 picket was the latest attempt by Penn Museum Workers United to secure increased pay rates following the June 30 expiration of the union’s two-year contract with the University. 07/10/25 1:12pm
Mark Dingfield to lead Univ. business operations as Penn’s next executive vice president
Dingfield will serve as Penn’s chief financial and administrative officer, reporting to the president in collaboration with the provost. 07/09/25 1:16pm
SEAS Senior Associate Dean David Meaney named next vice provost for research
Meaney — who currently serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Strategic Initiatives at the School of Engineering and Applied Science — will begin August 1. 07/08/25 5:24am
AAUP-Penn calls on University to end ‘anti-union campaign’ in statements of solidarity with RAPUP
The July 7 AAUP statement called on the University to uphold "the freedoms to teach, learn, study, assemble, and speak [that] are necessary to the integrity of higher education and to democracy itself." 07/01/25 4:59pm
Penn complies with Education Department demands in Title IX resolution agreement
The University will additionally issue a public statement specifying that Penn athletics “will adopt biology-based definitions for the words ‘male’ and ‘female’ pursuant to Title IX and consistent with President Trump’s Executive Orders.” 06/23/25 7:09pm
Federal judge denies Amy Wax a preliminary injunction in her breach of contract case against Penn
The opinion came after Wax filed a motion in March seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent the University from implementing sanctions against her. 06/22/25 11:59pm
Meet Kathleen Brown, the historian at the helm of the Faculty Senate
Brown, who teaches the history of gender and race in early America, will serve as chair for the 2025-26 academic year. She characterized her role as an opportunity to “reinvigorate the democratic process” at Penn. 06/13/25 1:07am
Jeffrey Cooper, Penn’s top government affairs official, to retire from role
Cooper’s retirement— announced on Friday during a meeting of Penn’s Board of Trustees — is the latest in a string of departures among the highest positions at Penn. 06/03/25 11:43am
Senior Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli to leave Penn for position at Stanford
Carnaroli currently holds the position of Penn's chief financial and administrative officer, and will serve as Stanford's senior vice president for finance and administration. 05/19/25 1:33pm
Class of 2025 celebrated at Commencement ceremony urging growth, strength in time of uncertainty
Approximately 6,000 graduate and undergraduate students arrived at Franklin Field around 10:15 a.m. after taking part in a procession from Penn Park. 05/16/25 2:57am
Penn, federal government silent one week after Univ. response to Education Department Title IX demands
Although Penn quietly submitted its response to the Department of Education's three demands "on time," it remains unclear how — or if — the University complied. 05/16/25 1:21am
The Graduation Issue 2025: 2024-25 Year in Review
The 2024-25 academic year at Penn was marked by heightened national scrutiny in light of federal policy changes and continued student activism. 05/09/25 7:05pm
Local lawmakers rebuke Jameson after no-show at City Council hearing on DEI
The May 9 joint committee hearing questioned Penn’s rollback of DEI policies in response to recent federal mandates. 05/08/25 4:26pm
Department of Education opens investigation into Penn over ‘inaccurate’ foreign donation disclosures
According to an Education Department press release, Penn has 30 days to comply with the agency’s request for information. 04/30/25 12:30am
Jewish members of the Penn community react to recent federal actions targeting higher education
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students and faculty about their reactions to recent federal policies targeting higher education institutions. 04/29/25 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Scott Bok talks book, attacks on Penn
Also, the Department of Education issued demands to Penn after finding that the University violated Title IX. 04/25/25 1:01am
600 Penn faculty sign open letter urging Jameson to resist Trump‘s ‘assaults’ on higher education
The letter urged Jameson to resist the federal government's “assaults” on American colleges and universities. 04/24/25 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Penn spends $250,000 on lobbying
Also, the DP analyzed how Penn’s institutional neutrality policy has affected its response to federal actions. 04/22/25 10:09pm
Penn updates guidance for international students amid ongoing visa revocations
On April 21, Penn updated its “SEVIS Termination FAQ” website to address additional topics including public safety, academics, and housing for individuals who have been impacted by SEVIS terminations. 04/22/25 6:00am