The Daily Pennsylvanian’s coverage of campus tensions has ranged from the Palestine Writes Literature Festival to backlash from donors and trustees.
Penn community members held Israeli flags and signs that read “zero tolerance for antisemitism,” while chanting “no place for hate at Penn.”
“President Magill, the time for apologies is over," a petition with over 18,000 signatures read. "It is time for you to step down."
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By
Molly Cohen
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Dec. 9, 2023
"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
By
Dedeepya Guthikonda
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Dec. 8, 2023
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
By
Vidya Pandiaraju
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Dec. 8, 2023
The pro-Palestinian sit-in has been ongoing since Nov. 14, featuring film screenings, workshops, and lectures.
Freedom School for Palestine continues sit-in, hosts workshops as semester finishes
By
Vidya Pandiaraju
·
Dec. 8, 2023
The pro-Palestinian sit-in has been ongoing since Nov. 14, featuring film screenings, workshops, and lectures.
Penn community members held Israeli flags and signs that read “zero tolerance for antisemitism,” while chanting “no place for hate at Penn.”
“President Magill, the time for apologies is over," a petition with over 18,000 signatures read. "It is time for you to step down."
The initiative — the Confidential Emergency Contraception Distribution Project — will provide kits upon request that include one Plan B, an information sheet about how to use Plan B, and packets of lubricant and condoms for students.
Shapiro spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian and other reporters, repeating his condemnation of Magill's comments about genocide of Jewish people to Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.).
Penn's Gene Therapy Program lays off 84 workers, citing 'financial constraints'
By
Ben Binday
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Dec. 7, 2023
The 84 employees laid off represent approximately 24% of all regular staff members at the Gene Therapy Program.
Program directors, faculty reflect on expansion of Asian American Studies Program
By
Sanya Tinaikar
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Dec. 7, 2023
The changes have allowed for new course listings, programming, and research opportunities for students across all disciplines.
Art history professor Huey Copeland receives award for volume on Black modernism
By
Rachel Lee
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Dec. 7, 2023
The Porter/Driskell Award acknowledges scholarly contributions on historical themes related to African American visual culture.
The letter describes the board's concern about "dangerous and toxic culture" at Penn that it said the University leadership has allowed to exist.
Congress launches investigation into Penn, warns of subpoenas following House antisemitism hearing
By
Jonah Miller
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Dec. 7, 2023
In a statement provided to the DP, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) wrote that the committee will use its "full Congressional authority" to hold Penn accountable for antisemitism on campus.
Live updates: All the events leading up to Penn President Liz Magill's resignation
By
Jonah Miller
, Ben Binday
, Emily Scolnick
, Jared Mitovich
, Molly Cohen
, Ethan Young
, Diamy Wang
, Katie Bartlett
and Imran Siddiqui
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Dec. 7, 2023
Penn President Liz Magill's future at the University remains unclear as the controversy over her testimony before Congress continues to intensify.
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.
Penn researchers develop vaccine for individuals with cancer-associated gene mutations
By
Gabriel Steinberg
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Dec. 6, 2023
These mutations are associated with certain breast cancers, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
Penn to lease the Axis for on-campus housing, open up Gutmann to first years
By
Jasper Taylor
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Dec. 6, 2023
Gutmann College House, which is currently a second, third, and fourth-year college house, will also allow first-year students to live there next year.
HUP senior clinical director named 2024 Carol Emmott Fellow
By
Eitan Malkus
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Dec. 6, 2023
Wood has worked at Penn Medicine since 2006, when she started as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department at HUP.
Penn awarded $2 million grant from NASA to fund research on lunar robots
By
Nicholas Maharaj
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Dec. 6, 2023
TRUSSES’s goal is to create inventive strategies for teams of robots to navigate environmental challenges on the moon.
Magill’s video comes after 24 hours of harsh criticism, including from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
