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.
Category: News
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.
May it please the Court | Volume III
In the latest volume of “May it please the Court,” Sarah Mester breaks down Qui tam, DIGging a case, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Representative Matt Gaetz withdraws himself from Attorney General nomination
Gaetz’s nomination faced controversy and an uphill confirmation battle, reports Sarah Mester.
“Call to Action” flyers distributed in dorms calling for Ghost Robotics phone campaign
Flyers slipped in dorms call for campaign against Penn’s involvement in creating militarized Ghost Robotics, reports Sarah Mester.