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Jameson cites institutional neutrality as reason for Penn’s limited response to federal attacks
Across the Ivy League, many of Penn’s seven peer institutions also have policies of institutional neutrality, yet some have taken markedly different public stances in criticizing the Trump administration.
Trump executive orders target university foreign donation transparency, accreditation reform
The April 23 orders outlined a series of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns over foreign influence in academic institutions and the quality of education provided by accredited universities.
Penn Violence Prevention stages Clothesline Project, drawing awareness to interpersonal violence
Associate Director of Prevention Education and Programming at Penn Violence Prevention Julie Hastings said that the project — which was hosted on April 22 — helped show “survival stories in an anonymous way that was difficult to ignore.”
Penn Hillel hosts Holocaust survivor in Remembrance Day event
The conversation — with 1949 College graduate and Holocaust survivor Michael Katz — concluded with a memorial candle-lighting ceremony and a group prayer.
Penn spent $250,000 lobbying federal government in first quarter of 2025, most in 25 years
According to a recently filed disclosure, Penn lobbied the federal government on multiple issues including National Institutes of Health funding, research, graduate medical education, and general matters pertaining to higher education and international students.
SEPTA announces fare increase, service reduction in response to increasing financial challenges
The April 10 announcement noted that, beginning in July, SEPTA will cut service by 45% and implement a 21.5% fare increase.
Perry World House event invites CEOs to discuss role of business community in combating hate
Bergman and Kathwari talked about how hate manifests itself in different forms, and how business leaders have a unique responsibility to counter it.
DP Daybreak | Penn updates guidance for international students
Also, Penn President Larry Jameson signed a letter calling on the federal government to respect the independence of higher education institutions.
Penn researchers awarded Breakthrough Prize for work at Large Hadron Collider
Awarded annually in life sciences, mathematics, and fundamental physics, each prize includes a $3 million award.
Penn updates guidance for international students amid ongoing visa revocations
On April 21, Penn updated its “SEVIS Termination FAQ” website to address additional topics including public safety, academics, and housing for individuals who have been impacted by SEVIS terminations.
Jameson signs joint letter denouncing Trump administration’s ‘interference’ in higher education
The April 22 letter from the American Association of Colleges and Universities was co-signed by 150 university presidents and higher education leaders from across the country.
Crozer Health to close from bankruptcy despite $5 million Penn Med offer
The closure — which is expected to be completed within 30 days, affecting 3,000 workers and nearly 75,000 patients — comes after Penn Medicine offered a $5 million cash influx to assume two of the system’s leases.
DP Daybreak | Class Board 2027 president reflects on tenure
Also, the DP compiled five takeaways from last week’s interview with Penn President Larry Jameson.
Ryan Coogler’s ’Sinners’ hosts virtual press conference for student journalists nationwide
Producers for Ryan Coogler’s new film "Sinners" hosted a virtual press conference in early April for student journalists from universities and colleges across the country, including Penn.
Penn Nursing researchers find disparities in outcomes among hospitals mainly serving Black communities
The CHOPR researchers found that hospitals that serve higher rates of Black patients had significantly higher rates of adverse patient outcomes.
How 2025-26 Penn Global Seminar courses are navigating an ‘uncertain’ international travel landscape
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to faculty and staff about the importance of Penn Global Seminars and the challenges they face, particularly in light of immigration restrictions enacted during the Trump administration.
Phila. arts and culture scene assesses impacts to federal funding after wave of DOGE restrictions
Many Philadelphia-based organizations recently received notices that their grants would no longer be paid out by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Five takeaways from the DP’s interview with Penn President Larry Jameson
Here are five main takeaways from the DP's exclusive 30-minute interview with Penn President Larry Jameson a month after being named Penn’s 10th president.
Class Board 2027 President Steven Li reflects on ‘fulfilling’ two-year term
Li has been class board president since his first year at Penn, focusing his term on student engagement, large-scale event planning, and building partnerships across campus.
