Politics
U.S. Senate confirms Penn graduate Mehmet Oz to oversee Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Oz — who received an MD from the Perelman School of Medicine and an MBA from Wharton in 1986 — was approved by a 53-45 vote along party lines.
Penn faculty, scientists join thousands in signing letter condemning Trump's 'assault on science'
The professors are among nearly 2,000 signatories, all of whom are academic researchers and elected members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Pa. House Democrats continue push to legalize recreational marijuana
If passed, Pennsylvania would become the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana, joining states like New York, California, and New Jersey.
Trump nominates three Penn alumni for federal government positions
Their three nominations await confirmation from the Senate.
State Department has revoked over 300 student visas for campus protests, Rubio says
“It might be more than 300 at this point. We do it every day. Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a March 27 news conference.
Annenberg School graduate students host panel on future of presidential endorsements in journalism
Annenberg School for Communcation graduate students Liz Hallgren and Anjali DasSarma organized the March 26 event to discuss the newfound controversiality of newspaper endorsements.
Trump returned to office 10 weeks ago. Here’s how his policies have reshaped Penn
Ten weeks into Trump’s second presidential term, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the impacts of federal policy changes on Penn and examined how the University has responded.
Former Penn Medicine researcher Katrina Armstrong resigns from role as Columbia interim president
Armstrong — who previously spent 17 years at Penn — assumed the role of interim president after then-Columbia University President and former Penn professor Nemat “Minouche” Shafik resigned in August.
House passes bill to increase ‘transparency’ surrounding foreign donations to American universities
Penn — which has previously faced congressional scrutiny over its foreign financial ties — may be affected if the DETERRENT Act is signed into law.
Trump executive order targets law firm that prepared Magill for congressional testimony
The March 27 action is the latest in a series of moves taken by President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump against law firms that have previously launched investigations into his actions.
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon discusses federal policy landscape at Penn Dems meeting
Scanlon, who represents Pennsylvania’s fifth District, spoke about recent policy developments and actions from the Trump administration.
Elected officials criticize federal ‘assault’ on Penn, call on University to take action
As federal actions continue to target higher education institutions — including Penn — local politicians urged the University to take legal action to protect its community members.
Lower Merion Township Police say Jameson did not press charges following protest at private residence
In a statement to the DP from the day of the protest, a University spokesperson wrote that Penn intends to “take whatever legal and disciplinary action that is available to address this conduct.”
Jameson says Penn researchers received ‘stop work orders’ after $175 million federal funding freeze
Jameson wrote in the March 25 email that researchers across seven of Penn’s schools were notified that their federally contracted research was halted.
Penn political groups discuss plans, goals for spring semester
Penn Democrats, Penn College Republicans, and the Government and Politics Association said they will continue to engage with the student body and keep the Penn community informed of administrative changes.
Jewish Penn faculty join thousands in signing ‘Not in Our Name' letter to college administrators
The March 11 letter, titled ‘Not in Our Name,’ has been signed by nearly 3000 signatories — including 34 from Penn — at the time of publication.
Former Penn swimmers express support for Trump admin. federal funding freeze to University
The funding pause followed Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order that threatened to remove federal funding from universities that allow transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports.
Annenberg School will not renew part-time lecturers’ contracts, citing financial uncertainty
Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication Sarah Banet-Weiser notified the lecturers of the decision in an email sent on March 19.
Penn alumni, students among those affected by Trump administration layoffs
Over 100,000 federal employees have lost their jobs following cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency.
