Politics
Four takeaways from Magill's testimony before Congress about antisemitism at Penn
Magill delivered an opening testimony and then fielded various questions from committee members about antisemitism on campus.
Penn Chavurah, pro-Palestinian Jewish groups protest outside Magill’s congressional hearing
Students expressed concern that the perspectives of non-Zionist Jewish community members “aren’t being heard” by University administration.
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."
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.
Penn community members show support for Goldie following protest for Gaza at Center City location
On Sunday night, demonstrators gathered outside the Goldie location in Rittenhouse Square, chanting, "Goldie, Goldie, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide" as they marched along Walnut Street.
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.
Pro-Palestinian supporters rally against war in Gaza as Penn investigates graffiti along march route
The joint rally — which was hosted with the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes — featured speakers sharing the organizations’ shared stances against gentrification and occupation.
Penn Political Union, FIRE host panel about free speech and academic freedom on campus
The panelists discussed the cancellation of progressive Jewish group Penn Chavurah's screening of "Israelism" and the Palestine Writes Literature Festival.
Penn Chavurah screens film critical of Israel despite alleged threats of disciplinary action
The screening was followed by a Q&A session with the film's producer who shared their own process with the documentary and answered questions from Penn community members.
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.”
Penn student groups condemn Vermont shooting of three Palestinian college students
The statement published by PASS, PAO, and Penn MSA encouraged community members to report incidents where they feel unsafe on campus.
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.
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.
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie calls for Magill to resign from Penn presidency
Christie spoke about antisemitism on college campuses and said Magill, in addition to the presidents of Harvard and Cornell universities, should be fired.
Rowan, Lauder, and Huntsman companies have donated over $50,000 to Republicans critical of Penn
Over half of the Congress members who have publicly criticized Penn's response to Hamas' attack on Israel have received campaign support from withdrawn Penn donors and their affiliated companies.
Penn President Liz Magill announces members of new antisemitism task force
The group will includes seven faculty representatives from multiple Penn schools, two student representatives, and six staff, alumni, and Trustee representatives.
Department of Education launches investigation into Penn over alleged instances of antisemitism
The United States Department of Education is investigating five instances of antisemitism and two Islamophobia cases across seven schools.
Middle Eastern Studies Association calls on Penn admin. to protect faculty, academic freedom
The letter expressed concern about the University's “failure to respond to the defamation and harassment” that pro-Palestinian faculty members have been experiencing.