Politics
Palestine Writes festival sparks diverging responses among local, national Jewish community
The disparate responses — combined with the impact of external Jewish activist groups across the country — represent only some of the Jewish communities who have weighed in on the controversy.
Penn students in some Arabic courses no longer required to attend Palestine Writes festival
Several Arabic courses, including ARAB 0100: "Elementary Arabic I" and ARAB 0300: "Intermediate Arabic III," had previously required that students attend.
Dozens of faculty express 'deep concern' with Penn response to Palestine Writes festival
Literature and humanities professors called on Penn President Liz Magill to immediately amend administrators' statement on the festival.
Penn student groups encourage civic engagement on National Voter Registration Day
On Nov. 7, registered voters will elect various state judicial candidates as well as a new mayor of Philadelphia and City Council members.
Penn's political groups set sights on greater community engagement this semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with various political clubs at Penn to talk about their plans and objectives for the fall 2023 semester.
Former Senator Richard Burr discusses artificial intelligence, health policy at Penn event
Over 30 students and community members gathered in the forum of the Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics to attend the event.
Donald Trump is ineligible to hold office, conservative law professors claim in Penn Law Review article
University of Chicago professor William Buade and University of St. Thomas professor Michael Paulsen studied Trump's eligibility to run for president for more than a year, according to The New York Times.
2010 College graduate sentenced to four years in prison for participating in Jan. 6 riots
Stedman, who was in the Capitol for over 40 minutes, was part of the “disorderly mob” that violated police lines, entered the Crypt, and entered the chambers and offices of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to a press release published by the District of Columbia Department of Justice.
Penn student groups organize fundraiser for Morocco earthquake relief
Penn Muslim Student Association, the Penn Arab Student Society, Penn Middle East Center, and other student and faculty volunteers are assisting in the efforts.
Philosophy professor Michael Weisberg named interim director of Perry World House
Weisberg has worked in various capacities at PWH since 2020, including serving as a Senior Faculty Fellow, Global Climate Policy Lead, and Director of Post-Graduate Programs.
Penn Carey Law professor to represent coalition challenging anti-abortion law
Penn Carey Law professor Seth Kreimer is defending the Idaho coalition that is challenging the No Public Funds for Abortion Act.
Disorientation Guide hosts week-long programming, critiques Penn's impact on local community
The events followed the release of the annual publication on Aug. 28, which criticized Penn’s relationship with and treatment of its students, staff, and the surrounding Philadelphia community.
White nationalist scheduled to speak at Penn Carey Law class taught by Amy Wax
Jared Taylor’s scheduled return to Amy Wax’s seminar comes as Penn remains silent on whether it will sanction Wax.
AAUP-Penn calls on admin to remove anti-union websites in support of RA, graduate student efforts
The letter was addressed to President Liz Magill, Provost John L. Jackson, Jr., and College Houses and Academic Services Senior Director for Housing Operations Lulu Kaliher.
2010 College graduate convicted for involvement in Jan. 6 riots
The riot was incited by 1968 Wharton graduate and former president Donald Trump, who was recently indicted on charges for his role to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Pa. senator proposes state-wide ban on legacy admissions – including at Penn
In the memorandum, Williams voiced his concern that allowing legacy admissions at Pennsylvania universities would violate the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding affirmative action.
National Labor Relations Board rules Penn RAs are employees, allowing union election to proceed
Penn's 223 RAs will have the chance to partake in an on-campus election Sept. 27 and 28.
Penn issued Amy Gutmann $3.7 million home loan at height of COVID-19 pandemic
According to Gutmann's ethics disclosures, the loan was issued at the October 2020 federal mid-term rate of 0.38% and has a term of nine years.
Perry World House Director Michael Horowitz to serve in new Department of Defense role
Horowitz has been on leave from his positions at Penn since April 2022.