Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Penn suspends four students involved in recent campus activism, local pro-Palestinian groups say
The suspensions mark the University's most significant disciplinary response to the encampment and on-campus activism to date.
Penn and Phila. community experts express mixed reactions to temporary open expression guidelines
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several campus leaders and local experts about the new guidelines — which explicitly ban encampments, among other divisive rulings — and compiled the resulting reactions.
Penn’s temporary open expression guidelines contain contradictions and ambiguities, DP analysis finds
The analysis found that the guidelines increase the powers of Penn’s vice provost for University Life, redefine events on campus as inherently private to the University community, and specifically prohibit many of the tactics used by demonstrators on campus in recent years.
Penn files second motion to dismiss student lawsuit alleging insufficient response to antisemitism
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.”
Penn Jewish community leaders respond to encampment, campus protests
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.
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 bans 24 non-affiliates arrested at Gaza Solidarity Encampment from campus
The letter informs the individual that based on “prior disruptive behaviors,” they are no longer allowed to enter Penn’s campus or any “University building or facility” without “prior written approval.”
Students denied entry to College graduation amid discipline over encampment involvement, Penn says
A University spokesperson wrote that three seniors — whose disciplinary cases "were expedited and who have not yet responded to letters reporting [case] findings" — were not permitted to enter the College graduation ceremony.
Philadelphia Graduate Students | A response to the dismantling of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Philadelphia-area graduate student workers come together to criticize Penn’s decision to dismantle the Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
Eyal Yakoby | The mischaracterization of the encampment is dangerous to the Penn community
Guest Columnist Eyal Yakoby writes about how the fabrication of what has happened on Penn’s campus furthers harm to students and undermines peaceful protest.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment, from beginning to end
The Daily Pennsylvanian looks back at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and its disbandment, which took place in the weeks prior to Commencement.
College senior criticizes Penn’s response to antisemitism, encampment in Congressional testimony
In the hearing, Yakoby called for more decisive action from University administrators in response to alleged antisemitism at Penn, including during the recent Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
Tulia Falleti | The aftermath I had feared is here
Guest columnist Tulia Falleti writes to resign from the position of Chair of the Faculty Senate.
George Honig | It was a mistake to send in the police to end the encampment
Guest columnist George Honig argues Penn administration should not have sent in police to end the encampment.
Letter to the Editor from Penn Faculty Against Antisemitism | In response to the end of the encampment
Members of Penn Faculty Against Antisemitism write a letter to the editor in response to the ongoing tension at Penn.
Pro-Palestinian protesters enter gates of Penn president's house during march against encampment sweep
Penn issued a UPennAlert for a "large disruptive crowd." Approximately 150 to 200 protesters had gathered at Larry Jameson's house after marching from Woodland Ave.
Pro-Palestinian faculty, organizers criticize Penn for encampment police sweep at emotional gathering
Multiple Penn professors recounted their experience with this morning's police sweep of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the gathering, with several speakers and audience members breaking into tears.
Letter to the Editor | To DP reporters & photographers, we take you seriously
Andi Johnson writes a letter to the editor emphasizing the important work of Penn student journalists.
'Low point at this university': Penn professors led away from 34th and Walnut streets during protest
Demonstrators remained at the intersection for around three hours and chanted at police officers, who maintained a large presence even after the police vans had left.