Politics
Pro-Palestinian supporters rally against war in Gaza as Penn investigates graffiti along march route
The joint rally — which was hosted with the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes — featured speakers sharing the organizations’ shared stances against gentrification and occupation.
Penn Political Union, FIRE host panel about free speech and academic freedom on campus
The panelists discussed the cancellation of progressive Jewish group Penn Chavurah's screening of "Israelism" and the Palestine Writes Literature Festival.
Penn Chavurah screens film critical of Israel despite alleged threats of disciplinary action
The screening was followed by a Q&A session with the film's producer who shared their own process with the documentary and answered questions from Penn community members.
Middle East Center director resigns as faculty allege Penn admin. violated academic freedom
The AAUP statement comes a day after Penn Chavurah and IfNotNow Philly hosted a rally in Penn Commons where dozens of students protested the University’s refusal to allow for the screening of “Israelism.”
Penn student groups condemn Vermont shooting of three Palestinian college students
The statement published by PASS, PAO, and Penn MSA encouraged community members to report incidents where they feel unsafe on campus.
Penn graduate students, University disagree on inclusion of student researchers in union hearing
Penn argued that first- and second-year biomedical graduate students and educational fellowship recipients working on lab rotations should not be included in the body.
Freedom School for Palestine sit-in enters second week despite threats from Penn officials
The group has outlined three key demands towards top University representatives: ceasefire in Gaza now, the protection of freedom of speech at the University, and the institution of critical thought on Palestine.
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie calls for Magill to resign from Penn presidency
Christie spoke about antisemitism on college campuses and said Magill, in addition to the presidents of Harvard and Cornell universities, should be fired.
Rowan, Lauder, and Huntsman companies have donated over $50,000 to Republicans critical of Penn
Over half of the Congress members who have publicly criticized Penn's response to Hamas' attack on Israel have received campaign support from withdrawn Penn donors and their affiliated companies.
Penn President Liz Magill announces members of new antisemitism task force
The group will includes seven faculty representatives from multiple Penn schools, two student representatives, and six staff, alumni, and Trustee representatives.
Department of Education launches investigation into Penn over alleged instances of antisemitism
The United States Department of Education is investigating five instances of antisemitism and two Islamophobia cases across seven schools.
Middle Eastern Studies Association calls on Penn admin. to protect faculty, academic freedom
The letter expressed concern about the University's “failure to respond to the defamation and harassment” that pro-Palestinian faculty members have been experiencing.
Penn political groups debate Israel-Hamas war, immigration policy at GPA all-party debate
Around 50 attendees watched representatives from Penn College Republicans, Penn Democrats, Penn for Liberty, and the Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America debate a variety of topics.
Five pro-Palestinian student activists remain in Houston Hall overnight after Penn threatens arrests
Penn Police Deputy Chief of Investigations Michael Morrin told the protestors that they would be arrested if they did not leave the building and gave them a 30-minute warning before arrests would begin.
Penn community members gather at LOVE statue for vigil mourning loss of Palestinian lives
Students told the DP that the vigil was organized to offer people a sense of community while mourning the deaths in Gaza.
Penn receives letter from Republican Congressman Rudy Yakym discussing antisemitism
The letter was also sent to schools including Yale, Harvard, Georgetown, Cornell, UC Berkeley, and Cooper Union.
Penn denounces projections of pro-Palestinian messages onto campus buildings as 'antisemitic'
"These reprehensible messages are an assault on our values and cause pain and fear for our Jewish community," Penn President Liz Magill wrote.
Penn Carey Law lecturer elected first-ever Indian-American Montgomery County commissioner
According to a press release, Makhija — who also has served as President of IMPACT, a national South Asian civic organization — is the first-ever Indian American and Asian American elected county commissioner.
2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate Cherelle Parker first woman elected mayor of Philadelphia
Parker, a former Philadelphia city councilmember and Pennsylvania state representative, faced Republican candidate David Oh and emerged as the winner with 74% of the vote.