Articles by Riana Mahtani
03/28/25 3:24am
House passes bill to increase ‘transparency’ surrounding foreign donations to American universities
Penn — which has previously faced congressional scrutiny over its foreign financial ties — may be affected if the DETERRENT Act is signed into law. 03/24/25 11:10pm
NIH terminates three Penn research grants, citing incompatibility with ‘agency priorities’
The termination letters, obtained by the DP, told the researchers that their awards were “incompatible with agency priorities, and no modification of the project could align the project with agency priorities.” 03/16/25 11:42pm
Penn launches website to track federal policy changes, monitor impacts on University
The new website intends to centralize updates on ongoing federal actions impacting higher education, research funding, immigration, and other essential areas of Penn’s operations. 02/25/25 12:15am
Repairs outside Harrison College House continue two months after initial gas leak
Harrison residents received the initial notification of a gas leak on Dec. 17, 2024, and were informed of continual investigations in early February. 02/17/25 12:45am
Mackenzie Fierceton reaches settlement with Penn following yearslong legal battle
“I feel absolutely ecstatic that the lawsuit I brought against Penn has concluded,” Fierceton wrote in a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian. 01/24/25 12:17am
2020 Penn graduate, murder suspect Luigi Mangione detailed health impact of fraternity ‘hell week’
At Penn, Mangione was involved in greek life, pursued a double-degree in engineering, and founded the University's first game development club — all while periodically suffering from back issues and "brain fog." 12/03/24 11:18pm
Penn Med, American Heart Association launch initiative to address high blood pressure in Phila.
The new program, called “Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure," aims to close the health gap in West and Southwest Philadelphia neighborhoods. 11/25/24 1:20am
Penn holds Homecoming tailgate for students, alumni to celebrate 175 years of Greek life
The event, which featured a live DJ performance, food from local vendors, and interactive chapter showcases, took place amidst controversy regarding changes to normal Homecoming activities at Penn. 11/20/24 10:14pm
Penn Criminology research links Airbnb rentals with higher crime rates in London
The researchers found a positive correlation between an increase in the number of Airbnbs available and an increase in theft, burglary, robbery and violence. 11/04/24 12:06am
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mobilizes Latino voters at event in Philadelphia
At the event, which took place at the cultural organization Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia, Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the importance of the election cycle for Latino voters to a diverse audience of families, community leaders, and volunteers. 10/31/24 1:36am
Penn hosts annual Family Weekend featuring academic, recreational programming
The Office of Student Affairs planned seminars, tours, performances, and presentations tailored to different visitors. 10/15/24 12:01am
Gwen Walz visits Phila. for campaign event to mobilize LGBTQ+ voters
On Thursday, Walz emphasized the importance of political engagement and highlighted the pro-LBGTQ+ record of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. 10/10/24 11:58pm
Penn researchers receive $18 million grant to study cognitive decline in Parkinson's, dementia
This initiative aims to determine the biomarkers that predict which individuals are likely to have these diseases, as a part of a larger goal to develop treatments that slow the progression of disease. 10/07/24 10:29pm