Here’s how Trump’s $175 million federal funding freeze could affect Penn

Penn has 21 active contracts and 596 active grants that receive funding through the two agencies — totaling hundreds of millions of dollars — according to U.S. Department of the Treasury fiscal year 2025 data. 

Penn received over $1 billion in federal funding in 2024, DP analysis finds

As nationwide anxiety surrounding higher education mounts, the DP used United States Department of the Treasury data to measure federal funding distributed to Penn and its affiliates in fiscal year 2024. 

Fewer than half of food items served at Penn’s major dining halls are allergen-free, DP analysis finds

Across the four dining facilities, 2,724 individual menu items were counted, with the highest number of items — 1,282 items across 30 days — appearing at Hill House. 1920 Commons had the second highest number with 855 items. 

Trump, Wharton alumnus, distances himself from Penn in third presidential campaign

Trump has only mentioned "Penn" or the "University of Pennsylvania" 20 times during his third campaign for the presidency, a sharp decline from his previous campaigns.

Here are the most affordable grocery stores around Penn, according to a DP analysis

The Daily Pennsylvanian compared the costs of basic groceries at five grocery stores that lie within one mile of Penn's campus —Acme Markets, GIANT Heirloom Market, Trader Joeu2019s, Aldi, and Supremo Food Market.

Penn administrator hiring far outpaces faculty growth, raising concerns of 'bloat'

A DP analysis found that the number of full-time non-medical school administrators at Penn increased by 78%, compared to a 40% increase in full-time non-medical faculty over the past 20 years. 

Who are the alumni that have joined the donor backlash against Penn leadership?

The DP researched some of the most notable donors to understand their backgrounds, Penn leadership roles, and level of generosity to Penn during their time as alumni. 

UA budget grants every student government branch less money than requested, DP analysis finds

Among initiatives that will see a decrease, UA will no longer provide funding to Class Board cultural events such as Penn’s Holi celebration.

From Lyn's to Hemo's, the DP mapped Penn's food truck scene

The analysis — which examined 45 food trucks and 72 restaurants near campus — found that 41% of food trucks on or near campus offer Halal food.