Articles by Ben Binday
04/20/24 2:54pm
University bans pro-Palestinian student group Penn Against the Occupation from campus
The deregistration marks a new step in the University’s response to heightened tensions pertaining to the Israel-Hamas war, as it has not previously publicly disciplined any individuals or student organizations. 03/19/24 12:27am
Wharton, Boys & Girls Clubs voice support for Penn Fight Night amid 'missing' donation backlash
The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly voted to extend $25,000 of funding for this year's Penn Fight Night, which is scheduled for April 6. 03/14/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Inside Mackenzie Fierceton's lawsuit
Also, Penn Medicine signed onto new artificial intelligence commitments. 03/11/24 10:59pm
Faculty group sues Penn over 'McCarthyism,' aiming to stop transfer of University documents to Congress
The lawsuit aims to convince the University not to comply with a congressional request for documents pertaining to on-campus antisemitism. 02/29/24 1:29am
'The kids really need this': Wharton student group allegedly withholds $90,000 promised to charity
The donation was intended to support the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia's Literacy Initiative, which allegedly included the sum in its operating budget. 02/13/24 3:49pm
Penn delays opening due to inclement winter weather, cancelling early classes
All classes beginning before 10 a.m. were cancelled as a result of the delayed opening. 02/08/24 7:57pm
Supreme Court poised to allow 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump access to state primary ballots
The court heard oral arguments about Trump's eligibility to hold presidential office, with many justices appearing skeptical of multiple aspects of Colorado’s decision. 02/04/24 7:32pm
Major section of Penn campus loses power, including Quad, 1920 Commons, and Harnwell
Residential Services said that they were aware of the outage and were investigating it. 01/25/24 12:32am
From clinician to caretaker president: How Larry Jameson rose to Penn's top job
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with 22 current and former colleagues of Jameson to hear about Jameson’s history, accomplishments, and leadership ability. 01/19/24 12:08am
Penn suspends University operations due to winter weather for first time in nearly three years
Employees are not expected to work unless designated as essential as a result of the suspension of normal University operations, according to the Division of Public Safety. 12/14/23 9:02pm
Pa. representatives strike down state funding for Penn Vet amid antisemitism concerns
The majority of Republicans voted to withhold more than $31 million dollars in funding from Penn Vet while every Democrat voted in favor of the funding. 12/14/23 7:04pm
Penn announces early decision results for Class of 2028 amid increase in applications
Over 8,500 students applied to Penn through the Early Decision program this year, according to the University’s announcement. 12/12/23 10:23pm
Jonathan Epstein named Perelman School of Medicine dean
Epstein's promotion was announced in an email from the Interim Chair of the University Board of Trustees Julie Beren Platt. 12/12/23 11:39am
Live updates: Trustees Executive Committee to meet with Penn Med dean as top pick for interim president
The DP is compiling updates as the University prepares to announce an interim president. 12/09/23 5:06pm
Inside the central exchange on the Hill between Penn President Liz Magill and Rep. Elise Stefanik
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. 12/09/23 3:35pm
How the controversy over Liz Magill's leadership has unfolded at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian’s coverage of campus tensions has ranged from the Palestine Writes Literature Festival to backlash from donors and trustees. 12/08/23 12:00am
Penn Reproductive Justice offers free Plan B to students, increased menstrual product accessibility
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. 12/07/23 10:47pm
Penn's Gene Therapy Program lays off 84 workers, citing 'financial constraints'
The 84 employees laid off represent approximately 24% of all regular staff members at the Gene Therapy Program. 12/07/23 11:10am
Live updates: All the events leading up to Penn President Liz Magill's resignation
Penn President Liz Magill's future at the University remains unclear as the controversy over her testimony before Congress continues to intensify. 11/30/23 10:12pm