U.S. House committees request Penn’s plan to handle fall protests, citing antisemitism concerns
The two House committees sent a letter to Interim Penn President Larry Jameson and University Board of Trustees Chair Ramanan Raghavendran on Aug. 22.
The two House committees sent a letter to Interim Penn President Larry Jameson and University Board of Trustees Chair Ramanan Raghavendran on Aug. 22.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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-area graduate student workers come together to criticize Penn’s decision to dismantle the Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
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 Daily Pennsylvanian looks back at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and its disbandment, which took place in the weeks prior to Commencement.
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.
Guest columnist Tulia Falleti writes to resign from the position of Chair of the Faculty Senate.
Guest columnist George Honig argues Penn administration should not have sent in police to end the encampment.
Members of Penn Faculty Against Antisemitism write a letter to the editor in response to the ongoing tension at Penn.
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.
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.
Andi Johnson writes a letter to the editor emphasizing the important work of Penn student journalists.
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.