Articles by William Grantland
04/02/25 11:39pm
Penn faculty, scientists join thousands in signing letter condemning Trump's 'assault on science'
The professors are among nearly 2,000 signatories, all of whom are academic researchers and elected members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 04/01/25 11:53am
U.S. attorney general orders prosecutors to pursue death penalty for Penn graduate Luigi Mangione
In December 2024, Mangione was charged with murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 03/30/25 7:08pm
Former Penn Medicine researcher Katrina Armstrong resigns from role as Columbia interim president
Armstrong — who previously spent 17 years at Penn — assumed the role of interim president after then-Columbia University President and former Penn professor Nemat “Minouche” Shafik resigned in August. 03/25/25 1:41pm
Jameson says Penn researchers received ‘stop work orders’ after $175 million federal funding freeze
Jameson wrote in the March 25 email that researchers across seven of Penn’s schools were notified that their federally contracted research was halted. 03/20/25 11:02pm
Annenberg School will not renew part-time lecturers’ contracts, citing financial uncertainty
Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication Sarah Banet-Weiser notified the lecturers of the decision in an email sent on March 19. 03/20/25 1:04am
Penn administrators, community members praise Jameson’s appointment as University’s 10th president
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with over a dozen members of the Penn community about their reactions to Jameson's permanent appointment. 03/17/25 11:27pm
Judge sanctions Penn professor Michael Mann for ‘bad-faith trial misconduct’ in defamation suit
D.C. Superior Court Judge Alfred S. Irving Jr. called disparities in the case “an affront to the Court’s authority." 02/25/25 12:19am
Faculty express disappointment toward Penn‘s ‘anticipatory compliance’ with federal anti-DEI actions
One professor told The Daily Pennsylvanian he finds it “troubling how quickly Penn has seemingly surrendered to the Trump administration’s bullying.” 02/14/25 6:44pm
Penn reinstates standardized testing requirement for 2025-26 admissions cycle
After four years of test-optional admissions policies, the University announced that prospective students applying to Penn in fall 2026 will be required to submit either SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. 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." 12/11/24 4:02pm
Penn condemns professor’s support for alumnus charged with killing CEO
“Her comments regarding the shooting of Brian Thompson in New York City were antithetical to the values of both the School of Arts and Sciences and the University of Pennsylvania,” Kallberg wrote in the statement. 12/05/24 2:56am
Penn students, faculty voice concerns about Penn Police raid, barricades at U. Council meeting
At the meeting, several students and professors raised concerns about Penn Police's execution a search warrant at an off-campus residence belonging to pro-Palestinian student activists in October. 11/13/24 12:34am
Penn Carey Law professor Amy Wax accuses Penn of ‘private censorship’ at free speech discussion
Wax spoke during the question and answer section of the talk about the state of free speech at private universities such as Penn. 11/12/24 1:18am
Penn Department of History hosts panel to discuss historical context, implications of 2024 election
Each panelist delivered opening remarks related to their areas of specialty, reflecting on the historical dynamics that shaped the 2024 election outcome. 11/06/24 3:58am
Election night watch parties in Phila., Washington represent misplaced hopes for Harris
In Washington, the Harris-Walz campaign held a watch party at Vice President Kamala Harris’ alma mater, Howard University. 11/05/24 12:20am
Political Empathy Lab launches Paideia podcast series on civil discourse, Pennsylvania politics
The Political Empathy Lab, an initiative of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s Paideia Program, launched a series on the program’s podcast on Oct. 10 discussing civil discourse and Pennsylvania state politics. 10/22/24 12:13am
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, United Auto Workers president rally Phila. voters for Harris
At the “Get Out the Early Vote” rally, Ocasio-Cortez and Fain encouraged an energized crowd of around 250 attendees to continue canvassing and door knocking in the final two weeks leading up to Election Day. 10/10/24 2:37am
Penn Nursing professor appointed to Pa. maternal mortality review committee
Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health selected committee members from across the state who represent different areas of medical expertise. 09/30/24 9:21pm
Penn Libraries awards first Book Prize in Sustainability to Swedish author, bat scientist
Eklöf, a Swedish writer, consultant, and bat scientist, draws from his research on the impact of light pollution on bat populations to call on readers to “embrace darkness” and appreciate natural rhythms of day and night. 07/24/24 10:57pm