The Penn community navigated an unprecedented leadership crisis, heightened student activism, and a surge in labor organizing this year.

The Daily Pennsylvanian’s political coverage this year spanned from controversy with the Penn Biden Center to a Penn graduate winning election to Philadelphia’s highest public office.

Throughout 2023, the Penn and Philadelphia communities protested against the University's investments in fossil fuels and gentrification in West Philadelphia and Chinatown.

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce members and Pennsylvania state politicians react to Magill's resignation.

Platt previously served as the vice chair of the Board of Trustees and was the Penn Alumni president from 2013 until 2018.

Follow along here for live updates on reactions and responses to Liz Magill's resignation from the Penn presidency.

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. 

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

"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.

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."

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.). 

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.

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. 

House Republican leadership hosted a press conference on Tuesday with Jewish college students ahead of Congressional testimony from leaders in higher education about antisemitism on college campuses.  

In her opening statement, Magill focused on “essential” immediate actions that Penn is undertaking, including increased security and the formation of an antisemitism task force.