A message to the Penn community on recently announced federal funding cuts

A message to the Penn community on recently announced federal funding cuts

NIH-funded research at Penn has enriched the world in innumerable and lifesaving ways. The cuts by NIH will affect universities across the country, and Penn will continue to explore legal options to address these reductions.
A message to the Penn community on recent developments that directly affect higher education

A message to the Penn community on recent developments that directly affect higher education

Like you, I am closely monitoring recent developments from Washington that directly affect higher education. These include executive orders and pending legislation on research funding, financial aid, visas, immigration status, student loans, endowments, and DEI programs. Because these immediately affect our missions, operations, and community, I write today to provide guidance to sustain our missions while ensuring Penn complies with federal law. 
Welcome back from Interim President Jameson

Welcome back from Interim President Jameson

As students and faculty begin a new semester, Interim President J. Larry Jameson welcomes the Penn community back with a hopeful message and a commitment to the work ahead.
2024 Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness Survey

2024 Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness Survey

To the Penn community:Oct 21, 2024 We write today regarding the 2024 Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness Survey. Along with nine other institutions, Penn engaged with this survey—as we did in 2015 and 2019—as a critical part of our longstanding commitment to protect and support students.
The Words that Guide Us

The Words that Guide Us

Today, Penn is introducing two new institutional positions: a statement of University Values and a statement Upholding Academic Independence.
Upholding academic independence

Upholding academic independence

Going forward, the University of Pennsylvania will refrain from institutional statements made in response to local and world events except for those which have direct and significant bearing on University functions.
Establishing an Office of Religious and Ethnic Inclusion (Title VI) at Penn

Establishing an Office of Religious and Ethnic Inclusion (Title VI) at Penn

The new office ensures that Penn can continue to fulfill its obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect students, faculty and staff from discrimination based on their religion, ethnicity, shared ancestry, or national origin.
Temporary standards and procedures for campus events and demonstrations

Temporary standards and procedures for campus events and demonstrations

Today, we write to share two important updates about Penn’s policies and procedures for when, where, and how open expression can take place. Throughout the academic year, members of the Penn community have urged University leadership to clarify and update our guidance and policies specific to campus events and demonstrations.