Administration
‘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.
Who are the alumni that have joined the donor backlash against Penn leadership?
The DP researched some of the most notable donors to understand their backgrounds, Penn leadership roles, and level of generosity to Penn during their time as alumni.
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.
Penn community members occupy part of Houston Hall in teach-in to promote pro-Palestinian voices
The group accused Penn of neglecting to support dissenting voices on the Israel-Hamas war and promised to hold programming in response to the University's failures.
Penn Sustainability reports progress on 2024 sustainability and climate goals
Notable changes in the last five years include reducing carbon emissions, adding electric vehicles to Penn Transit’s fleet, and developing academic collaborations.