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Six U.S. House committee chairs send letter to Penn announcing expanded antisemitism investigation
In the letter, six Congressional committee chairs stated that the investigation would focus on “the use of federal funds at Penn and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee" amid concerns over alleged antisemitism on campus.
Former Penn President Liz Magill earned $1 million in 2022
Magill’s base salary in 2022 was $723,051, and she received a bonus of $104,329.
Penn silent after UArts announces abrupt closure, peer institutions pledge support for students
An email sent by UArts administrators on May 31 gave the community one week’s notice that the school would be permanently closing its doors.
Six U.S. House committee chairs send letter to Penn announcing expanded antisemitism investigation
In the letter, six Congressional committee chairs stated that the investigation would focus on “the use of federal funds at Penn and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee" amid concerns over alleged antisemitism on campus.
Former Penn President Liz Magill earned $1 million in 2022
Magill’s base salary in 2022 was $723,051, and she received a bonus of $104,329.
In a May 24 motion obtained by The Daily Pennsylvanian, the University argues that the plaintiffs’ claims should be dismissed because their challenges are “premature.”
Wharton establishes new artificial intelligence initiative, partnership with OpenAI
The endeavor — which was announced on May 29 — aims to improve research and teaching capabilities, and focuses on the application of AI and analytics in industry, research, academics, and society.
Former Penn President Amy Gutmann to resign as German ambassador, return to U.S.
Gutmann will step down from her position as the United States ambassador to Germany in mid-July, according to an internal memo sent to her colleagues.
Penn alum, former President Donald Trump convicted on 34 felony counts in historic criminal trial
The 34 charges — for falsifying business records — are related to a hush-money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during Trump's 2016 campaign for the presidency.
Jameson wrote that the task force and commission held listening sessions, reviewed emails, called in subject experts, and conducted surveys to produce the final reports.
DP Daybreak | Investigation upholds allegations against former Penn rowing coach
Also, the Committee on Open Expression has called for a review of the University's open expression guidelines.
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students and faculty, including leaders of Penn Hillel, about their reactions to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and subsequent protests on campus.
Investigation finds sexual assault allegations against former Penn rowing coach credible
Fox, an award-winning filmmaker, alleged that she was sexually abused by Nash when she was 13 years old. A 16-month investigation “corroborated many of her allegations.”
Penn alumni, donors withdraw support from University following response to campus activism
The encampment — and Penn's response to it — prompted further scrutiny of the administration after several alumni withdrew financial support from the University last fall.
Penn Medicine partners with Philadelphia Union to open community fridge, combat food insecurity
The refrigerator is the first project of its kind for Chester and aims to provide nutritious and filling foods for the community.
Penn's Committee on Open Expression calls for review of open expression guidelines after protests
The statement discussed the COE’s role in the University's response to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and the possibility of making changes to the open expression guidelines.
Penn announces two new vice provost positions focused on arts, climate change
On Monday, Penn announced two new positions — the Vice Provost for the Arts and the Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action — to promote the University’s strategic framework.
Penn music professor receives Pulitzer Prize for “anti concerto” saxophone composition
Penn professor of music Tyshawn Sorey was awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in music on May 6.
Penn researchers receive federal grant for AI-powered research on rare disease drug treatments
Penn researchers received a $48 million grant from the White House for AI-powered research that matches existing drugs to rare diseases without a treatment.



















