Articles by Vivi Sankar
03/20/25 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Trump admin. freezes federal funding
Also, a former Penn research associate filed a lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination. 03/06/25 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Penn strikes graduate union’s anti-discrimination proposal
Also, a brush fire broke out near Penn Medicine Station yesterday. 03/03/25 11:19pm
Penn trustees discuss political challenges, approve campus renovations at annual winter meeting
The Board of Trustees met over the course of two days on Feb. 27 and 28 at the Inn at Penn for one of three annual stated meetings. 02/27/25 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Graduate chairs respond to admissions cuts
Also, Penn Abroad announced eight new destinations for its 2025-26 global seminar courses. 02/13/25 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Alleged Mason on Chestnut redevelopment
Also, Penn suspended University operations on Friday for the Eagles victory parade. 02/11/25 7:19pm
Jonathan Epstein named head of Penn Health System, Medical School following interim appointment
Epstein’s term is set to begin on March 1, pending approval from the University Board of Trustees. 02/06/25 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Penn veterans clinic shut down
Also, three former Penn swimmers filed a lawsuit against the University. 01/30/25 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Trump targets pro-Palestinian protesters
Also, Ghost Robotics will depart its location at Pennovation Works. 01/23/25 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Trump's return ushers in uncertainty
Also, Penn's Graduate School of Education announced a new master's degree in AI. 01/16/25 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Penn Police surveilled student in investigation
Also, Penn Carey Law professor Amy Wax threatened to sue Penn unless it drops sanctions against her. 12/19/24 7:05pm
Penn announces early decision results for Class of 2029 amid historic increase in applications
Over 9,500 students applied to Penn through the Early Decision Program — an increase from last year’s total of over 8,500 applications — according to the University announcement. 12/09/24 12:04am
Penn SP2 to end support program for formerly incarcerated individuals
According to an updated webpage describing the program, starting June 2025 GRI will no longer offer direct services and instead focus on the criminal legal system as part of SP2's Criminal Justice Hub. 11/14/24 2:47am
Penn's cultural resource centers say missions unaffected by election, emphasize student support
Following the reelection of 1968 Wharton graduate, former President, and President-elect Donald Trump, the cultural resource centers explained the importance of continuing to support students regardless of election results. 10/31/24 9:28pm
Penn political groups report difficulties hosting events as new policies limit organizing
Penn College Republicans and Penn Democrats, the University’s largest partisan political organizations, told The Daily Pennsylvanian that they have faced difficulties registering events on campus. 10/21/24 10:59pm
Penn declines divestment proposal from Muslim Students Association
A University spokesperson told The Daily Pennsylvanian that the Steering Committee declined the proposal, reiterating Penn’s opposition to boycotts, divestment, or sanctions against Israel. 10/08/24 11:06pm
Penn Muslim Students' Association and Arab Student Society hold memorial for victims of conflicts in Lebanon, Palestine
The event consisted of a janazah prayer — a traditional Muslim funeral prayer — followed by an open remembrance space and took place in the ARCH building. 09/26/24 1:15am
Penn cites new religious inclusion office in antisemitism lawsuit — just days after announcing it
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson announced the new office four days before citing it in the lawsuit. 09/12/24 2:38am
Jameson seeks to define presidency in DP interview — and revisits controversies that sunk Magill
The interim Penn president declined to go into detail on several of the controversies that have placed Penn under political and legal scrutiny. 09/08/24 10:17pm
Penn sees decline in first years from underrepresented minorities, according to admissions data
The University declined to provide a breakdown of the data based on race. 09/06/24 1:00am