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Penn officials interrupt Van Pelt Library 'study-in' by pro-Palestinian activists, force relocation
About 15 protestors arrived at the Moelis Reading Room at 10 a.m. and filled one table, moving to Houston Hall around 7:30 p.m. after a University Life representative asked them to leave.
Egyptian writer Abdelrahman ElGendy speaks at Penn about political activism, imprisonment
At the event, ElGendy discussed his political activism and participation in the Arab Spring, which led to his subsequent arrest and incarceration in Egypt.
Penn Lions members reflect on tradition and change amid Lunar New Year performances
Penn Lions is set to perform around 26 dances on campus and across Philadelphia this month in celebration of Lunar New Year.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro allocates Penn Vet funding for 2024-25 after Dec. withholding over antisemitism
The budget proposal included the same amount of funding for Penn Vet as the 2022-23 budget.
Penn Museum buries remains of 19 Black Philadelphians amid community activist disapproval
The public interfaith service hosted by the University in their honor on Feb. 4 prompted controversy among advocacy and identity groups.
Penn community commemorates Black History Month with range of programming
Penn student, faculty, and cultural groups have planned community-focused events throughout the month, ranging from from musical performances to community service projects.
Proposed 76ers arena near Chinatown continues to provoke activism at Penn, community disapproval
Eighteen months after the initial arena proposal, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to developers and activists about their recent progress.
Dorothy Roberts wins award, talks grassroots organizing at Penn MLK lecture and award ceremony
Roberts was honored at the Martin Luther King Social Justice lecture and awards ceremony, which took place in the Zellerbach Theater on Jan. 23.
New Andrea Mitchell Center associate director reflects on his journey through Penn
Bakri, who previously served as the assistant director of the Middle East Center, shared how his background and deep ties to Penn will inform his leadership of the Mitchell Center.
Penn LGBT Center announces new leadership following employee departures
Eric Angelero was named LGBT Center director and Wesley Alvers was named associate director in a Jan. 25 announcement by Penn University Life.
'Let us teach': Over 100 Penn affiliates gather in AAUP-led protest for academic freedom
Penn faculty across several schools and departments gathered with community members on Monday afternoon in front of College Hall for a demonstration in support of academic freedom.
Police investigating after West Philadelphia mosque vandalized
The vandalism of Masjid Al-Jamia marked the third such incident in Pennsylvania in the last two months.
29th annual MLK symposium to feature special programming, community awards
The 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Symposium on social change began on Jan. 15. It will continue through Feb. 3, aiming to “reaffirm [the University’s] commitment to the betterment of our communities."
Top Penn Med, GSE admin. denounce calls for genocide as form of hate amid Magill testimony uproar
"Calls for genocide, echoing horrors of the past, violate our behavioral standards and remind us that we must forcefully condemn, prevent, and respond to hate in all forms," the letter said.
Former curator and anthropology professor no longer employed at Penn Museum
Earlier this year, activists alleged that Penn Museum was holding previously undisclosed remains of 1985 MOVE bombing victims.
Freedom School for Palestine continues sit-in, hosts workshops as semester finishes
The pro-Palestinian sit-in has been ongoing since Nov. 14, featuring film screenings, workshops, and lectures.
Penn students, donors call for Magill to resign as Pa. Gov. Shapiro slams testimony before Congress
During the hearing, Magill said it was "context dependent" when asked whether individuals calling for the genocide of Jewish people violate Penn’s code of conduct.
Magill grilled in congressional hearing, attempts to defend Penn response to antisemitism
In her opening statement, Magill focused on “essential” immediate actions that Penn is undertaking, including increased security and the formation of an antisemitism task force.