Administration
Former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell calls Penn's response to Palestine Writes festival 'significant failure'
He called on Penn to establish an independent committee to develop standards that prevent any group that "breaches hate or the acceptable use of violence" from reserving space for events on University property.
Jewish students reflect on safety concerns as Penn extends Hillel security funding
Penn Hillel said it has submitted formal complaints to the University regarding the conduct of Monday's rally.
Magill says Penn will not tolerate hateful speech amid demonstrations for Israel, Palestine
Wednesday's message is Magill's third statement about the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Mounting donor backlash leaves students and faculty on edge, skeptical of Magill response
Multiple students and faculty had positive reactions to Magill's latest statement, which reiterated Penn's plans to combat antisemitism — but others cast doubt on the University's intentions in light of the donor backlash.
Track the latest developments in the backlash against Penn leaders and the University’s response
The DP created a timeline of the campus controversy surrounding both the Palestine Writes Literature Festival and Penn’s response to the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Billionaire Ronald Lauder ends donations to Penn after Palestine Writes, Israel-Hamas war response
Lauder told Magill that she was "forcing" him to reexamine his financial support "absent satisfactory measures to address antisemitism at the University."
Penn community members rally for Palestine, challenge Magill's statement at day-long walk out event
Speakers at the rally criticized Liz Magill’s most recent statement for not including any mention of the ongoing violence against Palestinians in the region or the toll of the conflict on Palestinian students on campus.
Graduate student workers criticize Penn's FAQ page about upcoming union vote
The Office of the Provost forwarded a webpage to graduate students via email on Wednesday detailing the potential implications of unionization for student workers at Penn.
Huntsman family, longtime Penn supporters, will halt donations to 'unrecognizable' University
The end to the Huntsman Foundation's donations could represent a significant blow to the University's funding amid a growing backlash from Penn trustees and alumni.
Magill condemns Hamas, distances Penn from Palestine Writes speakers amid backlash from donors
In her second statement since the Hamas attack on Israel, Magill referred to the Hamas violence as a terrorist assault, a change from her initial statement.
Vahan Gureghian to resign from Penn Board of Trustees in protest of University leadership
"The leadership of UPenn has failed us through an embrace of antisemitism," Gureghian wrote in his resignation letter.
Penn admin. allegedly ‘pressured' trustees to step down after publicly criticizing University
Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok disputed Marc Rowan's allegations that Penn would "purge" trustees, after Rowan called on Bok and Penn President Liz Magill to resign.
Penn's chair of Wharton Board of Advisors calls for Magill, Bok to resign over 'antisemitism'
1979 College graduate and Vice Chair of the University Board of Trustees Julie Platt said that she had “full confidence” in Magill and Bok’s leadership.
Penn defers University-affiliated travel to Israel, Palestine amid war in region
Penn Global has deferred all University-affiliated travel to Israel and Palestine "until further notice" and plans to remain in contact with all Penn students who are currently studying or visiting the region.
Penn trustees reject student voting rights proposal, citing 'existing avenues' for representation
Multiple student liaisons to the trustees said there remain flaws in how University decision-making engages with student perspectives.
RA union, Penn to enter negotiations after National Labor Relations Board certifies election
Previously, RAs and GRAs overwhelmingly chose to unionize in a 142-22 vote, representing an approximate 75% turnout from the University’s nearly 220 RA.
Penn’s hiring of lobbyists working in fossil fuel industry draws criticism from Fossil Free Penn
FFP members set up a table on Locust Walk to hand out pamphlets with the names of the 21 lobbyists employed by the University and highlight the new finding from the F minus report.
Graduate students deliver union notice to Penn admin. after hundreds turned away from College Hall
The letter, addressed to President Liz Magill and Provost John Jackson, said that GET-UP intends to file a petition with the NLRB if the University does not voluntarily recognize the union by Oct. 6.
Penn holds over $79 million in gambling company and Krispy Kreme shares, DP analysis finds
Among the nine companies identified across Penn's 13F filings, 30% of them belong to the biotech industry.