During the hearing, Stefanik repeatedly asked Magill if a call for the genocide of Jewish people would violate Penn’s policies or code of conduct. 

Penn President Liz Magill announced her resignation on Saturday.

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The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a timeline of the University’s defining moments during Magill's year and a half as Penn’s president.

The announcement comes less than two years into Magill's tenure, which began in July 2022.

The Daily Pennsylvanian’s coverage of campus tensions has ranged from the Palestine Writes Literature Festival to backlash from donors and trustees.

"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.

Earlier this year, activists alleged that Penn Museum was holding previously undisclosed remains of 1985 MOVE bombing victims.

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.). 

The 84 employees laid off represent approximately 24% of all regular staff members at the Gene Therapy Program.

The changes have allowed for new course listings, programming, and research opportunities for students across all disciplines. 

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.