Federal endowment tax could impact ‘critical’ student services, Penn administrators say

By Ayana Chari · 12 hours ago

Passed in July 2025, the legislation establishes a three-tiered endowment tax system for the nation’s wealthiest private universities. Penn will fall in the middle bracket at 4%.

Penn hit record-high lobbying expenditures in third quarter of 2025, documents show

By Lavanya Mani · 12 hours ago

According to a recently filed disclosure, Penn lobbied the federal government on multiple issues, including National Institutes of Health and research, international student visas, and student financial aid.

Eight months after Penn reduced graduate admissions, programs report varying impacts

By Isha Chitirala and Finn Ryan · Yesterday

The initial cuts in February drew widespread criticism from Penn students and faculty, who expressed concern for the University’s research projects and academic mission.

The Latest

Penn hosts Israeli, Palestinian leaders to discuss 'pathways to peace' following ceasefire plan

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By Mishal George · 9 hours ago

The discussion focused on the creation and possible outcomes of a peaceful two-state solution between Palestine and Israel.

Biden completes radiation therapy for prostate cancer at Penn Medicine

By Sameeksha Panda · 12 hours ago

Biden reportedly underwent weeks of treatment at Penn Medicine’s Radiation Oncology clinic in Philadelphia.

Universities join Penn in rejecting White House compact as consequences for refusal remain unclear

By Riana Mahtani · 12 hours ago

Two days after the Oct. 20 deadline to provide feedback, seven of the nine universities initially asked to sign the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” have rejected the proposal.

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Sports

Penn volleyball upsets Ivy League leader Cornell, defeats Columbia during Alumni Weekend

By Angel Gallardo Aguilar and Elijah Ramirez · 1 days ago

Opinion

Zakhir Bentham | Harms of harmonies

By Zakhir Bentham · Yesterday

DP Daybreak | Penn faces increased endowment tax

The compact

Penn rejects White House proposal for special funding treatment

By Alex Dash and Isha Chitirala · Oct. 16, 2025

With the decision, Penn became the third university to decline the offer.

Penn community, Pa. politicians express ‘full support’ for University’s decision to reject compact

By Ayana Chari and Anvi Sehgal · Oct. 17, 2025

According to an Oct. 16 email from Penn President Larry Jameson, the University rejected the compact after considering input from Penn faculty, alumni, trustees, students, and staff.

Penn Faculty Senate overwhelmingly passes resolution urging University to reject White House compact

By Finn Ryan · Oct. 16, 2025

The Executive Committee emphasized that signing the compact would “compromise” Penn’s academic freedom and scholarly diversity.

AAUP-Penn | Marc Rowan does not speak for Penn

By AAUP Penn · 2 days ago

Guest columnists from AAUP-Penn respond to Marc Rowan’s recent claims that Trump’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” would benefit American academia.

Housing guide

2025 Housing Guide

By Quaker Creative · Oct. 2, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Housing Guide! All of the information you need to make a decision about where you'll live in the 2026-27 school year.

How the College House system shapes residential living at Penn

By Luke Petersen and Skylar Fan · Oct. 2, 2025

To offer a closer look at the housing situation beyond the myths and mysteries, The Daily Pennsylvanian interviewed first year students to learn more about their experiences in the college house system.

Penn first years, Residential Services discuss Quad renovations in DP interviews

By James Wan · Oct. 2, 2025

The Quad renovation project began in 2023 and is currently in its third and final phase, with renovations to Fisher Hassenfeld College House slated for completion in August 2026.

Penn owns over $3 billion in University City real estate, DP analysis finds

By Emily Scolnick · April 17, 2025

The Daily Pennsylvanian analyzed the property values of Penn's real estate holdings in University City using the City of Philadelphia’s property records website.

Also in the news

Medical School graduate, immunologist to receive John Scott Award by American Philosophical Society

By Alexa Smith · 9 hours ago

The John Scott Award, which Fajgenbaum is set to receive by the American Philosophical Society, is presented to individuals whose inventions have improved the “comfort, welfare, and happiness” of humankind.

Three Penn Medicine, CHOP researchers elected to National Academy of Medicine

By Ashwika Musku · 9 hours ago

The newly elected members from Penn are CHOP pediatrics professor Gerd Blobel; biostatistics, epidemiology and informatics professor Enrique Schisterman; and nephrology and genetics professor Katalin Susztak.

Five easy classes to take next semester

By Luke Petersen · Yesterday

According to Penn Course Review, each class listed has under a 1.5 out of 4 average difficulty rating and under a 2 out of 4 average workload rating.

Perry World House hosts former Vice Chancellor of Germany for Climate Week discussion

By Candice Felderer , Tanisha Agrawal and Harrison Shao · Yesterday

During the conversation, Habeck discussed climate policy, democratic governance, and the personal dimensions of political leadership.

Penn Abroad revises study abroad process for 2026 application schedule following student feedback

By Tanisha Agrawal · Yesterday

In an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, Greta Kazenski, Penn Abroad’s associate director, described the changes as a step toward “equal access” within each study abroad program.

Penn appoints Kleinman Center Faculty Director Sanya Carley as new vice provost for climate

By Norah Findley · Yesterday

Carley will officially step into the role starting Nov. 1 and will work closely with Executive Director of Penn Climate Stephen Decina and Vice Provost for Research David Meaney.

Sports

Penn volleyball upsets Ivy League leader Cornell, defeats Columbia during Alumni Weekend

By Angel Gallardo Aguilar and Elijah Ramirez · 1 days ago

The Quakers' tenacity and roster depth shone in their 3-0 sweeps over Columbia and Ivy League leader Cornell.

Last-minute goal not enough as Penn men’s soccer falls 2-1 against Cornell

By Justin Lee and Vir Mahadevia · 1 days ago

Sophomore midfielder Marco Bottene notched the Quakers' lone goal with 54 seconds left.

Penn heavy and lightweight rowing hit the water at Head of the Charles Regatta

By Antonio Meloni · 1 days ago

Men’s lightweight rowing finished third across two divisions, while the heavyweight A boat was sidelined due to a mechanical failure.

Penn alum Isabella Whittaker ran in Grand Slam Track over four months ago. She has not been paid in full yet

By Conor Smith · 2 days ago

Whittaker is entitled to over $80,000 in prize money — but four months later, she has only received half of her winnings.

Penn football’s Julien Stokes has broken fibula, hopes to return ‘late in the season’

By Avery Brobbey and Walker Carnathan · 2 days ago

Stokes currently leads the nation in average punt return yards.

Penn football defeats defending Ivy champion Columbia 35-21 after turnover-heavy first half

By Madison Knier and Isha Chitirala · Oct. 18, 2025

Senior wide receiver Jared Richardson hit the 2000 career receiving yards and three touchdowns in the victory.

Opinion

Zakhir Bentham | Harms of harmonies

By Zakhir Bentham · Yesterday

Columnist Zakhir Bentham discusses the relationship between music and anxiety.

Zaid Alsubaiei | Penn students are unremarkable

By Zaid Alsubaiei · Yesterday

Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei argues that Penn students misinterpret what it means to be remarkable for high professional and social standards.

AAUP-Penn | Marc Rowan does not speak for Penn

By AAUP Penn · 2 days ago

Guest columnists from AAUP-Penn respond to Marc Rowan’s recent claims that Trump’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” would benefit American academia.

Eden Liu | The swingometer rules

By Eden Liu · 2 days ago

Columnist Eden Liu argues recent changes to the Board of Trustees could risk a resetting of rules for free expression every election cycle.

Roshan Gopal | Marketing or stealing: Data privacy at Penn

By Roshan Gopal · 2 days ago

Columnist Roshan Gopal argues that there must be more regulations surrounding data privacy.

Eric Orts and Kate Shaw | Why vote in the upcoming Pennsylvania election?

By Kate Shaw and Eric W. Orts · Oct. 17, 2025

Guest Columnists Eric Orts and Kate Shaw urge members of the Penn community to register to vote by the October 20 deadline in order to vote on or before the November 4 election.

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