Administration
Penn fossil fuel investments violate state law, activists say in complaint to Pa. attorney general
The complaint calls on the attorney general's office to investigate the Board of Trustees' conduct and order them to end all direct and indirect investments in fossil fuels.
Penn’s Commonwealth trustees declare support for Magill, Bok as donor retaliation grows
In the letter, the trustees wrote that they believe University leadership is dedicated to upholding Penn's values.
Penn Carey Law dean will not issue statement on Israel-Hamas war, frustrating some alumni
"My hope for my tenure as dean is to connect personally with members of our community in hard times rather than issuing statements," Dean Sophia Lee wrote.
Penn faculty, students receive violent threats after involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Penn community members who have received threats to their personal safety via email and social media after they publicly expressed solidarity with Palestine.
Penn addresses campus safety amid Israel-Hamas war in email to families
The email, which was sent on Oct. 24, addressed how parents may have been hearing from their children and family members regarding concerns about safety and comfort on campus.
Demonstrators challenge Penn, Drexel, and intimidation efforts at national pro-Palestine rally
Rally-goers showed solidarity with people in Gaza amid continuing airstrikes and a mounting death toll in the region, and they called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Penn Club of Israel disengages from University due to admin. response to Palestine Writes festival
In the statement, the Club said that its alumni members will effectively stop their public support of the University. The Club plans to continue its philanthropic efforts within the Israeli community and beyond.
Why Penn hasn't approved a student for an individualized major in eight years
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with advisors, alumni and students to learn more about the individualized major program, why it is difficult to get approved, and why students are seeking more flexibility in their course of study.
Penn Alumni president defends Magill, highlights 'misinformation' amid donor retaliation
In an email on Oct. 19, Barrett called for continued trust in Penn administration amid campus tension over the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell calls Penn's response to Palestine Writes festival 'significant failure'
He called on Penn to establish an independent committee to develop standards that prevent any group that "breaches hate or the acceptable use of violence" from reserving space for events on University property.
Jewish students reflect on safety concerns as Penn extends Hillel security funding
Penn Hillel said it has submitted formal complaints to the University regarding the conduct of Monday's rally.
Magill says Penn will not tolerate hateful speech amid demonstrations for Israel, Palestine
Wednesday's message is Magill's third statement about the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Mounting donor backlash leaves students and faculty on edge, skeptical of Magill response
Multiple students and faculty had positive reactions to Magill's latest statement, which reiterated Penn's plans to combat antisemitism — but others cast doubt on the University's intentions in light of the donor backlash.
Track the latest developments in the backlash against Penn leaders and the University’s response
The DP created a timeline of the campus controversy surrounding both the Palestine Writes Literature Festival and Penn’s response to the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Billionaire Ronald Lauder ends donations to Penn after Palestine Writes, Israel-Hamas war response
Lauder told Magill that she was "forcing" him to reexamine his financial support "absent satisfactory measures to address antisemitism at the University."
Penn community members rally for Palestine, challenge Magill's statement at day-long walk out event
Speakers at the rally criticized Liz Magill’s most recent statement for not including any mention of the ongoing violence against Palestinians in the region or the toll of the conflict on Palestinian students on campus.
Graduate student workers criticize Penn's FAQ page about upcoming union vote
The Office of the Provost forwarded a webpage to graduate students via email on Wednesday detailing the potential implications of unionization for student workers at Penn.
Huntsman family, longtime Penn supporters, will halt donations to 'unrecognizable' University
The end to the Huntsman Foundation's donations could represent a significant blow to the University's funding amid a growing backlash from Penn trustees and alumni.
Magill condemns Hamas, distances Penn from Palestine Writes speakers amid backlash from donors
In her second statement since the Hamas attack on Israel, Magill referred to the Hamas violence as a terrorist assault, a change from her initial statement.