The University of Pennsylvania's independent student news organization. The Student Committee on Education released its 2025 white paper offering Penn recommendations in six areas: Academics; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; One University; Wellness; West Philadelphia; and Open Expression.

20 hours ago · Following the executive order's announcement, immediate backlash erupted over its constitutionality and potential legal consequences. At the time of publication, 22 Democratic-led states have banded together to sue the Trump administration over the attack on birthright citizenship, with plaintiffs alleging that the President's action was unconstitutional.

19 hours ago · 2010 College graduate Patrick Stedman was convicted and later pardoned for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol. Credit: Jesse Zhang Patrick Stedman, the 2010 College graduate convicted and later pardoned for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol, defended his actions and reflected on his time in federal prison in an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian.

1 day ago · Penn’s Faculty Senate hosted a panel of academic leaders to discuss the political challenges facing higher education on Thursday. The Jan. 30 event — titled “Higher Education and the State: How Politics are Reshaping America’s Great Universities" — was the first of the Faculty Senate’s ...

2 days ago · The Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 4.0 Open House on Nov. 19, 2024 outlines future sustainability goals for the University. Credit: Chenyao Liu The fourth iteration of Penn's climate action plan outlines new carbon reduction strategies, expanded emissions targets, and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve campus-wide carbon neutrality through 2029.

Jan 29, 2025 · Former Pennsylvania state Rep. Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny) suffered an undisclosed health complication and passed away on Jan. 19. Credit: Abhiram Juvvadi Former Pennsylvania state Rep. Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny) passed away on Jan. 19 after suffering a medical emergency leaving the state House of Representatives in a 101-101 tie between Republicans and Democrats.

Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club annual conference explores healthcare systems around the world The conference, entitled “Healthcare Beyond Borders,” included talks from two keynote speakers, panel sessions, and a career fair, with representatives from Perelman School of Medicine, Boston Consulting Group, and Prenuvo Medical Group.

Jan 27, 2025 · The Undergraduate Assembly voted to submit a proposal for the University to disclose its investments on Jan. 26. Credit: Chenyao Liu Penn’s Undergraduate Assembly passed a resolution calling on the University to formally disclose its investments and initiate a review of its securities in external funds on Sunday.

Nov 7, 2024 · At a December 2023 rally in New Hampshire — held a week after former Penn President Liz Magill's resignation under significant political pressure — Trump referenced several institutions of higher education that had come under congressional scrutiny, including Penn, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He said at the rally he would “take away their tax ...

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."