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House education committee chairwoman sits down with the DP, details next steps after hearing
Foxx reflected on Magill's testimony and the overall state of higher education in her interview with the DP.
Two Penn students sue University, alleging insufficient response to antisemitism
Students filed the lawsuit under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and allege that Penn "subjects them to a pervasively hostile educational environment."
Penn announces two new initiatives to encourage dialogue, campus community over shared meals
The newly announced programs — Conversations for Community and Dinners Across Differences — will offer meals free of charge for Penn community members, allowing them to discuss issues of interest.
Live updates: Penn President Liz Magill testifies before Congress on antisemitism
The hearing, titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism,” will begin at 10:15 a.m.
Magill's free speech fight at Penn
A year and a half since Magill’s first Convocation address, many students, faculty, and alumni told the DP that they no longer feel that free speech and productive disagreement are possible on campus.
What to know ahead of Magill’s testimony before Congress about antisemitism on college campuses
The Daily Pennsylvanian broke down the key context behind Magill's upcoming testimony and what else people can expect at the hearing.
Penn law students protest outside white nationalist's guest lecture at class taught by Amy Wax
The students engaged in a protest in the Penn Carey Law courtyard outside of the class hosting Professor Amy Wax’s guest speaker Jared Taylor.
Magill launches 'In Principle and Practice' strategic framework outlining priorities for Penn
"This moment of challenge is exactly the time to recommit to our ambitions for the future and to further our connections as a community," Magill wrote in the email.
‘Disheartened' and ‘dismayed’: Penn community reacts to resignation of Middle East Center director
Faculty members, students, and alumni affiliated with the MEC talked to the DP about the implications of Küçük’s resignation as director amid heightened campus tensions.
Penn employees allege workplace 'abuse' and 'hostile' environment at Steinberg Conference Center
Former and current hotel employees alleged their complaints of a toxic workplace have gone unaddressed due to their superior's apparent marriage to a top Penn administrator.
Penn community members discuss concerns about antisemitism, Islamophobia at U. Council open forum
President Liz Magill opened the forum by acknowledging the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent that occurred last Saturday in Burlington, Vermont.
Penn engages in self-study as part of 2024 accreditation process
The theme of Penn’s ongoing self-study is “Inclusively and Effectively Educating the Whole Person for the 21st Century.”
Middle East Center director resigns as faculty allege Penn admin. violated academic freedom
The AAUP statement comes a day after Penn Chavurah and IfNotNow Philly hosted a rally in Penn Commons where dozens of students protested the University’s refusal to allow for the screening of “Israelism.”
President Magill to testify before Congress in hearing about antisemitism on college campuses
The Committee hearing — titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism” — will take place on Dec. 5 at 10:15 a.m.
University denies Penn Chavurah’s request to screen film critical of Israel, sparking protest
"We are actively working to find a date in February when the film can be viewed and discussed safely and constructively," a Penn spokesperson wrote.
Penn graduate students, University disagree on inclusion of student researchers in union hearing
Penn argued that first- and second-year biomedical graduate students and educational fellowship recipients working on lab rotations should not be included in the body.
Hundreds of faculty across country petition for Penn to defend pro-Palestinian staff, students
The letter included signatures from 44 Penn affiliates at the time of publication and was made public on Nov. 20.
Freedom School for Palestine sit-in enters second week despite threats from Penn officials
The group has outlined three key demands towards top University representatives: ceasefire in Gaza now, the protection of freedom of speech at the University, and the institution of critical thought on Palestine.
Penn President Liz Magill opens applications for advisory group focused on Jewish student experience
The advisory group will assemble the perspectives of Jewish students at Penn to discuss “issues of concern,” according to an email to the Penn community on Nov. 16.