2026 OUTLOOK
PETER
JASMINE
RANVITH
Neema Baddam
142nd President
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Peter Canellos
DPAA President
Congratulations on a terrific 2025! Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our donors, The Daily Pennsylvanian is now fully halfway to our fundraising goal for a new DP headquarters on Chestnut Street. Actually, we are more than halfway, because the goal doesn’t include the generous gift that helped us purchase the building in the first place.
Many DP alumni — donors, volunteers, and attendees of our DPAA get togethers — have recognized the uniqueness of this moment. This project is about far more than a building. It’s the key to preserving the DP’s financial independence for the foreseeable future. And that independence has suddenly become more important.
Those who watched the current administration threaten to withhold hundreds of millions of research dollars unless Penn changed its policies on women’s sports could only wonder what might have happened to the DP had it been under university control There’s no question that the administration in Washington would have prodded Penn officials to crack down on student opinions it disliked, and may even have found support among those in the university community who shared its views It’s a frightening illustration of the fragility of the whole notion of a free press
By preserving the DP’s independence we are ensuring that the values we all cherish free expression, the open exchange of ideas, the importance of a professional, trusted media to provide information on which people can act will be carried into the future by hundreds of students each year
I cannot exaggerate the pride I felt earlier this winter in watching dozens of DP alums spanning four decades interact in a serious and thoughtful manner with today’s students. From sales to news to sports to photo to social media to design to promotions to opinion to 34th Street Magazine, clusters of students and alums hunkered down for a deeply enlightening training session. The alumni learned as much as the students. The lively conversation in our plenary sessions was equally inspiring, as different generations of DPers shared their perspectives on the changing world of information.
If the professional media is to survive as a check on unfettered power, this is the way it will do so: An emerging generation, schooled in the values of its forebears, comes together to develop the journalistic vernacular and delivery systems of the future. That’s the vision behind our new, state-of-the-art DP headquarters. That’s also our hope for a better America. Thank you again to everyone who is helping to make it a reality.
Jasmine Ni
Executive Editor
As all of you know, a new year at The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc. means a new masthead, a new board, and a new vision for our three publications. We’re lucky the mistakes we’ve made, the conflicts we’ve had, the bad habits we’ve fallen into only follow us if we want them to. With the flip of a calendar, we get the chance to redefine ourselves if not to our readers, then at least to each other: the people who keep us coming back each day and breathe life into the work we do.
It is my honor to lead the editorial operations of the DP in this new year as Executive Editor. It is an even greater honor to work alongside the editors of the 142nd Board. In their brief time at the helm of our newsroom, I’ve watched with awe and pride as departments across this company have begun implementing new and exciting initiatives to better serve our community and audiences.
As News Editor last year, I spent nearly every waking moment tracking the minutiae the people, policies, and institutions that define Penn. The first and last thing I did each day was catch up on headlines, tweets, and emails; my phone ringer was always on; I carried a laptop to dinners in Center City in case of breaking news. By the end of my tenure, I wondered whether I had another year in me.
But a week into winter break, as I wrote a letter to my successors, I found myself mourning a chapter that had taught me so much about leadership, collaboration, and passion. Even with the arguments over syntax and vocabulary, the long hours cramming edits, the bleary eyes after a long night in the Blue Room it was all worth it. For a year, as a 20-year-old, I got to do the news. How wild and lucky an opportunity?
When I joined the DP my freshman fall, I could never have imagined that my time at Penn would come to be defined by news cycles and board terms Every moment since then, whether filled with laughter or tears, has taught me something and all of it was worth learning
That is truly the crux of it No matter how much each of us gives to the DP, we are all incredibly lucky to say that it has given us even more in return For 142 years, the DP has taught wide-eyed, ambitious young journalists to rely on their team, trust their own judgment, take pride in their work, and perhaps most importantly brush off the losses and get ready for another day. Because the news does not stop, and the DP must not either.
Year after year, the DP has continued marching forward because a fresh batch of ambitious college students believes they can make it better. So perhaps it is naive or overly optimistic of me to say that I believe this team our team will make a true mark on this company. But I have already seen the 142nd Board change our work for the better. From new social media templates to company-wide editorial goals for the year ahead, staffers at every level have begun implementing their vision for the DP.
I hope you are as excited as I am to see that vision come to fruition.
Ranvith Adulla
Business Manager
ulla, and I will be serving as the Business Manager this year The Daily est known for the work of our publications — the DP, 34th Street Magazine, and Under the Button Our editorial teams dedicate countless hours to produce highquality reporting that informs the Penn community But behind the scenes, there’s a business operation focused on ensuring that our work can continue sustainably and independently Over the past year, our business teams have made major strides towards improving our internal efficiency Our advertising sales have increased significantly, with a larger focus on our digital products Quaker Creative, our in-house creative agency, has expanded its on-campus events and special issue offerings We also continued to support major organization-wide priorities, building on the DP Foundation’s work and moving closer to establishing our new permanent home at 3721 Chestnut Street
Heading into 2026, our focus is simple: strengthen the DP for the future We are working together with our professional staff to identify new opportunities for growth We’ve created two business departments focused solely on new revenue-generating ventures, helping to diversify our income streams At the same time, we’re also investing in our departmental culture and training, making sure new business staffers feel supported and allowing teams to do meaningful work throughout the year
Most importantly, we know that none of this is possible without the constant support of our alumni. Whether it’s by mentoring students, attending events, or contributing financially, your involvement directly helps sustain the DP’s independence and its ability to serve Penn with impactful journalism. I’m incredibly excited for the year ahead, and I’m so grateful to be part of a
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Nishanth Bhargava
Editor-in-Chief
When I joined 34th Street Magazine d my first semester at Penn, I had no idea I was getting myself into. Six semesters after countless production nights, en features edits, and a couple karaoke so in between, I think I’m finally starting to the hang of it. My name is Nish Bhargava, and I’m beyond excited to into the role of Street Editor-in-Chief fo coming year.
While we all know Street as Penn’s pre (and only) arts and culture magazine, it’s so much more. From interrogating Department of Justice’s subpoena Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s me records to examining the changing fac tech startups on Penn’s campus, Street’s long-form coverage has kept a finger on the pulse of Penn’s culture, telling the stories students care about most.
With new initiatives in multimedia and design, Street has also become a home for creatives across campus to express themselves and expand their horizons. And, of course, the bonds that hold Street together have only grown stronger over the past year, both in the Pink Palace and beyond.
As the spring semester begins, one of my biggest priorities is reaching new audiences and making sure our editorial work finds the people it will impact most. To do that, we’re placing a greater focus on social media and video that complements our reporting and criticism, from podcasts offering love advice to interviews on Locust Walk with members of the Penn community. With these new forays into digital media, we hope to meet students where they are and invite new audiences into the sharp cultural and social commentary Street is known for.
Another major goal this year is deepening Street’s role in the DP’s broader mission as a learning institution. Every semester, Street welcomes new writers from all walks of life, many of whom come in with little or no prior experience but a real desire to grow as creatives. By building more robust training programs and expanding opportunities for staff writers, we can better fulfill our mission as a place where the next generation of critics and journalists cut their teeth and prepare for careers in the creative world.
Each year brings new challenges, but one tenet continues to orient Street’s coverage: truth. Whether through narrative journalism or cultural criticism, I believe Street’s work is vital to keeping Penn moving and helping students make sense of their place in a rapidly changing world.
Thank you for your support. Your dedication and care for our publication ensure that we can continue doing the work of keeping Penn’s campus informed.
Jack Kramer Editor-in-Chief
The time has come for your update on the status of The Daily Pennsylvanian’s satire department: things are more tremendous than you imagined Our article production has increased to support the release of two newsletters a week, and two of our Instagram posts went viral last semester, receiving more than a million views each
We continue to grow, recruiting talented, ambitious new staffers (our video campaign advertising recruitment was praised by freshmen as “the best video campaign ever for Under the Button’s spring 2026 recruitment cycle”) Furthermore, our annual joke issue continued to titillate the Penn community with its signature mix of fiendish humour and insensitive material. The Editor-in-Chief of the DP will affirm the joke issue is always the most highly anticipated paper of the year. What else to say? We’ve done it all, folks and yet we keep going. As every alumni of the DP and further, every person in America, knows, there is no more joyous experience than the first time you encounter a UTB article.
Many of the alumni reading this will recall the first moment they realized nothing else in this world would compare. To capitalize on that encounter, we plan to institute a new product: a back to school zine filled with divine comedy for freshmen to enjoy as they arrive on Penn’s campus.
The last thing to tell you is that we care deeply about the welfare of the Penn community, and are committed to providing a greater insight into current events through biting satire. Don’t get it twisted. And remember: if you ever need help with making something funny, reach out to us; UTB has never found a tragedy out of which we couldn’t make a joke.
Emilie Chi Sports Editor
I am so excited to take on this new role of Sports Editor. For the past two years as a DP Sports Reporter, I have had the opportunity to work alongside phenomenal editors who have helped me grow both as a writer and person. DP Sports has quickly become a second home for me. It has been amazing to witness a dedicated group of reporters navigate everything from challenging topics like NIL and Title IX rulings to exclusive coverage of the Super Bowl. The level of reporting and the passion driving the editors last year was inspiring, and there are undoubtedly big shoes to fill.
Throughout my time here, I have come to realize that what makes this department so special is the people. Every day I enter the Pink Palace, I am greeted by those I consider my closest friends. The chaos of shared road trips to away football and basketball games has created lifelong memories that I will keep close. General board meetings that always end in some form of a sports debate serve as constant reminders of the passion and camaraderie that make this department “the DP’s only section that matters.” DP Sports has truly transformed my experience at Penn, and I am grateful to the people who make it what it is
As I enter into this new role of Sports Editor, I am deeply appreciative of the foundation built by the past editors My goal heading into this year is to preserve the excellence of our coverage while continuing to expand our feature reporting Most importantly, I hope to continue strengthening the community that makes DP Sports so special I am incredibly excited for the year ahead, and especially thankful to my coeditor, Hannah, who will be alongside me throughout this journey I am so thrilled for this new year and the unforgettable experiences that will come!
Chuck Cohen Chair
As I meet with potential donors ... DP alums, parents of current students, supporters of great journalism … I’m often asked, “What’s the Foundation’s biggest challenge?” It’s not asking for donations ... or designing the DP’s new home ... or building out our DP Foundation team.
Our Foundation’s biggest challenge is, and has been, creating a culture of giving, where stakeholders understand that the DP is a wellrun organization that’s worthy of their ongoing support and those stakeholders give generously It’s a difficult task, and success requires years of investment and hard work
Back in the days before the internet and social media decimated the business model for small media companies, the DP was a vibrant, very profitable, small enterprise So we’ve got lots of alums probably many reading this newsletter who are surprised to learn that the DP’s future now depends on building a culture of giving
Good news: in 2025, your Foundation took several significant steps toward creating that culture Our Annual Campaign hit a new high, raising $195,000 in donations from 350 donors And our DP Futures Campaign, which is raising money to renovate our new home at 3721 Chestnut Street, signed pledges of $1.3M, bringing our total raised since 2023 to $3M (including the seeded funds used to acquire the property). This momentum brings us to 50% of our $4M Futures Campaign goal.
Better news: Building a culture of giving is progressive, so our 2025 success sets us up for even more success in 2026 and beyond.
A sincere thank you to everyone who helped with this effort ... committee members, donors, solicitors, and our excellent staff. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, and we’re confident that we will build a bright future for the DP, together.
$40,000+
Charles F. Cohen 1989
$10,000–$24,999
Anonymous
Bryan Harris 1983
Edward M. Scolnick
$5,000–$9,999
Anonymous
Matt Selman 1993
Thomas C. Papson 1973
$2,500–$4,999
Cindy Shmerler 1981
Sarena Snider 2007
Leonard Michaels
Michael R. Vondriska 2002
$1,000–$2,499
Michael S. Brown, MD 1962
Jean S. Chatzky 1986
Unnati Dass 2012
Liz deBeer 1984
Steven Dubow 1979
Mike Finkel 1990
Ben Geldon 2001
Bill Graham
John Grantland
Eric Jacobs 1980
Matthew Jones 2006
Lee Levine 1976
Jeremy Selwyn 1992
Richard Siegel 1960
Jeremy and Diane Weiner
Charitable Fund
Jami Young
$500–$999
Bonnie Anasetti
Kavitha Baddam
Eryn Bingle
A. William Caporizzo 1982
Earl C. Conway 1954
Rob Dubow 1981
Jeanne E. Fogel 1992
Jim & Nada Greenfield
David Gurian-Peck 2010
2025 ANNUAL FUND
HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Andrew Lamas
Michael Mugmon 1999
Benjamin H. Natelson 1963
Performing Arts Foundation
Julia Rubin 2010
Justin O. Schechter 1977
Anjali Tsui 2013
Dan Turkenkopf 2001
Jonathan Zimman 1976
$250–$499
Anonymous
Kurt Apen 1994
Amy Bersch
Sharie Brown
William R. Burchill, Jr. 1969
Cathleen Chawla
David Clancy
Lynn Cole
Dean Dennis 2006
Stephen Foster 1962
Dan Gingiss 1996
Robert A. Gross 1966
Mary S. Hadar 1965
David M. Henkoff 1982
Parisa B. Howard 2008
Chris Jennewein 1976
Scott Lanman 1999
Joseph Lowry
Gabriele Marcotti 1995
Howard Marlowe 1964
Chetan Mehta 2000
Clemson Smith Muniz
Marsha Novick
Charles Ornstein 1996
Ian Rosenblum 2000
Dan Rosenbaum 1979
Calder Silcox 2012
Peter H. Spiegel 1992
Steve Stecklow 1976
Mark Suter 1995
Alex Sutton 1990
Zoe Tillman 2009
Ray C. Vanderhorst 1978
Donald Watnick 1983
Xiaodong Zhang
$100–$249
Zena S. Alman 1984
Laura M. Anastasia 2001
Binyamin Appelbaum 2001
Sophie Apfel 2023
Jeff Barker 1979
J Thomas Bevan
Gerard Babitts
Jeffrey C Baron 1978
Anne & Chris Bartoc
Oliver Benn 2002
Naomi L. Bloom 1967
Roger A. Blumencranz 1959
Matthew B. Bogin 1972
Corey Bott
Rebecca Bowers Lanier
Michael Brus 1999
Nick Buchta 2017
David Burrick 2006
Andrew Candor
Chris Callison-Burch
Adam Cohen
Sue Lin Chong 1969
Carter Coudriet 2018
Marvin Dash 1971
Silvio Dellapina
Avrom I Doft 1960
Christopher Downey 1987
JoAnne Dubil
Joe Dworetzky
Edward Farman 1961
Lauren Feiner 2017
Daniel J. Fienberg 1999
Judith Fisher
Christine L Foster 1993
Sara K Fornaciari 1972
Edward Gefen 1988
Dara Goldberg 1987
Todd H. Goldberg, MD 1980
Joshua M. Gordon 1993
Adam Gordon 1987
Carolyn Gramling
revor Grandle 2004
Lisa Greene 1987
Erica Greene
2025 ANNUAL FUND
HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
$100–$249
Noam Y. Harel, MD 1992
Ronald Hanson
Matthew Hilk 1991
David Hoguet
Sam Holland
Margot Horwitz
Jeffrey M. Hurok 1994
Stephen A. Hurwitz 1963
Mary C. Huesken 1986
Deborah K. Jagoda 1981
Luther P. Jackson, III 1977
Eric Jacobs
Kevin Johnson
Charles Jones
Abhiram Juvvadi
Andrew Kahn
James R. Kahn, Esq. 1975
Eliot Kaplan 1978
Rebecca Kaplan 2010
Joshua Kay 2010
Kevin M Kelly 1985
Matt Kelly 1993
Stephen H Klitzman 1966
Kristin J Kraska 1993
C Douglas Kremer 1989
Jonathan Lansner 1979
Kristina Lee 2011
Eric Lemer
Martin S Lessner 1985
Dave Lieber 1979
Warren Lieberfarb
Adam Mark 1997
William Marble 2015
Robin Marsico
Jonathan Mayo 1993
Robert Merold 1976
Anthony R Muller 1965
Dan Nessenson 2013
Thomas Nessinger 1997
David Norcross
Thomas Nowlan 2018
A. Steven Perelman 1968
Alessandra K. Pintado-Urbanc 2023
Karen Quigley
William H. Rackoff 1971
Richard Resnick 1987
Russell Richie
Tanya Rodich
Joan M. Roller 1971
William A. Rome 1983
Daniel Romer
Jeffrey M. Rothbard 1972
W. Bourne Ruthrauff 1964
Emily Schultheis 2011
ason Schwartz 2007
Jay Seliber 1990
Adam Sexton 1984
Stephen Shapiro 1996
Ashwin Shandilya 2010
Lin A. Shearer 1991
Philip Shimkin 1973
Steven Siegel 1984
Michael A. Silver 1975
Edward Silverman 1974
Jenny Slade 1992
William Snow 1996
Susan G Stone 1971
Sebastian Stockman 2001
Taub T Swartz 1987
Jonathan Tannenwald 2006
Deanna Taylor 2019
Charlotta Thunander
William U Ulrich 2002
Ellen Vanderhorst 1978
Jeff Veit 1991
Choti Weiler
Lori Weil 1988
Matthew Weil
Suzanne Weintraub
Morton F Wolf
Theodore Young
Under $100
Bill Altman 1979
Joseph V Barks 1976
Sarah Beck
Chris Bellis 2006
David B. Belsky 1983
Anna H. Berry 2005
David Black 1993
Paul Blasco
David Booth
Dan Bollerman
G. David Brumberg 1961
Sherri Buchanan
John Carroll 2005
Max de Castro
Stephen Chanecka
I. Mark Cohen, Esq. 1965
Molly Cohen
Robert S. Cohen 1954
Marc Cooper
Stephen M. Creskoff 1963
Stephen Czech
Janet D’Annunzio-Ellis
Michael David
Eric Dawson
Glen Dickson 1992
Anne Dobson 2008
Stacy I. Donck 1989
Heather Eady
Tony Edelstein 1984
David Elfin 1981
Steven Fadem 1972
Jennifer Fisher
Sandra L Fisher
Ellen Flax 1986
Cynthia B Frost 1977
Patrick F Gallagher 1974
Gary Galloway
Diana P Giegerich
Jack L Gohn 1971
Joel Goldberg, CFP 1977
Jeffrey Goldenberg 1987
Melvin Goldstein 1962
Tamar E Granor 1978
Lisa Green 1982
Robert Jay Haber
Benjamin Hammer 1998
Eda L Hochgelerent
1964Arnold Holland 1971
Ally Johnson 2019
Jeffrey Joseph 2002
Manette Kaisershot
Esther Kim 2012
Gail Knight
Thomas S. Knox 1968
Edward R. Koch
Rachel S. Kramer 2002
Barry Lesch 1965
Lauren Lipsay 2011
Charles Mangano
Randi F. Marshall 1997
Under $100
Ray Mayeri
Ayanna McKay
Tammy Meister 2004
Jack Melnick 1951
Carolyn Moatz
Eric L. Moskowitz 2001
Sarah A. Nachmias
Saul M. Nathan 1957
Virginia Ng
William Nowlan
Paul Olson
Natsumi Ono
Mark Ormond
Ann L. O’Sullivan
Paul Pimentel
Isaac Pollock
Shannon Power
Srikanth A. Reddy 1997
Mitchell Resnick
Marilyn Roderick MD
Dan Romer
Norman H. Roos 1969
2025 ANNUAL FUND
HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Michael Rosenberg
Denali E. Sagner 2022
Daniel Scher 1989
Theo Schweitz
Theodore D. Schweitz 2003
Robert Selby
Scott Sheldon 1975
Beth I. Shillin 1986
Ojasvinee Singh 2019
Julie Spaeth
Gerald H. Stein 1958
Lisa Taglang
Jerome Taylor
Brian H. Toolan 1994
Eric T. Turkington 1969
Sharon H. Udasin 2007
Janet Weiner
Laurie Kopp Weingarten
Stephen J. Weiss 1961
Edward Woest
David Y
Glennys Young
In 2025, gifts to the Annual Fund generated $145,000 which were directly allocated to students at the DP and the work they do.
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