Late Monday afternoon on January 17 a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protest of around 100 people marched the length of campus on Walnut Street, disrupting traffic and prompting a heavy policy presence.
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Breaking News | Strong windstorm pummels campus
A special weather statement was issued by the NOAA warning of a strong approaching cold front containing wind gusts of up to 60 mph that advised the public to “consider seeking shelter inside a building”. A high wind warning issued earlier in the afternoon remains in effect until Monday at 6:00 pm.
Breaking News | University shutdown announced for Eagles parade
Penn announced a suspension of normal operations via text and email on February 12 for the Friday Eagles Victory Parade.
Breaking News | Penn in Washington prepares for revamp in wake of Trump administration
Recent events may present unique challenges to many applicants. Hiring freezes in federal agencies pose a potential threat to Penn in Washington applicants hoping to intern at the Department of Justice, State Department, Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies.
Was President Trump’s freeze of funding constitutional?
President Trump’s Executive Office of the President announced on January 27 that “Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance” with “financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal” being specifically called out.
Breaking News | Eagles win Super Bowl LIX
On February 9, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious in Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in a long-awaited rematch of the 2023 championship.
Breaking News | Penn releases statement on Trump administration developments
Interim President of Penn Larry Jameson released a statement on January 28th to the Penn community about developments in the new Presidential administration.
May it please the Court | Volume IV
This edition of May it please the Court will cover the three cases of the last week of the November Sitting.
Wharton promoted an administrator accused of lying
Wharton administrator Ariel Robbins was promoted after failing to address student concerns over club demotion reports Sarah Mester.
Breaking News | Penn alumnus arrested as suspect in UnitedHealth CEO killing
From promising engineer to suspected killer: Penn alumnus is lead suspect for murder reports Sarah Mester.