Articles by Diamy Wang
11/30/23 2:07am
‘Disheartened' and ‘dismayed’: Penn community reacts to resignation of Middle East Center director
Faculty members, students, and alumni affiliated with the MEC talked to the DP about the implications of Küçük’s resignation as director amid heightened campus tensions. 11/28/23 5:25pm
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.” 11/16/23 2:02am
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. 11/15/23 3:15am
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. 11/14/23 1:04am
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. 11/10/23 12:27am
Penn community members call for ceasefire in Gaza at international pro-Palestinian walkout on campus
The walkout opened with calls for a ceasefire, restoration of water and electricity in Gaza, and an end to United States and University aid to Israel. 11/08/23 1:08am
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. 11/07/23 8:15am
Over 20 members of Congress send letter to Magill criticizing Penn response to Israel-Hamas war
President Liz Magill has previously condemned the Hamas attack on Israel and antisemitism on campus in multiple statements to the Penn community. 11/03/23 6:20pm
Magill pledges to regain trust of critical donors as students protest outside Board of Trustees meeting
“I have heard from some that I have not been as effective as I could have been or should have been," Magill told the trustees. 11/02/23 2:29am
Penn antisemitism action plan draws mixed reactions from University community
Many students who spoke with the DP felt that the action plan is a necessary step for the University to take, while some felt that the plan does not provide enough support to Palestinian or Jewish community members. 10/27/23 12:59am
Penn faculty, students receive violent threats after involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Penn community members who have received threats to their personal safety via email and social media after they publicly expressed solidarity with Palestine. 10/19/23 2:31am
Hundreds of Palestine, Israel demonstrators gather on Penn’s campus amid ongoing violence in region
Around 200 pro-Palestine supporters gathered together in front of Van Pelt-Dietrich Library for a walkout and vigil, and 50 pro-Israel supporters stood silently against the backdrop of the Benjamin Franklin statue. 10/02/23 11:12pm
Perry World House names foreign affairs and policy experts in 2023-24 visiting fellows cohort
The 24 incoming visitors are experts in fields spanning climate, finance, journalism, and architecture. 09/21/23 6:39pm
Multiple Penn trustees sign letter to Magill demanding stronger response to Palestine Writes uproar
Signatories include current and former trustees Robert Stavis, Andrew Heyer, and Marc Rowan; who is also chair of the Wharton Board of Advisors. 09/20/23 9:45pm
Penn names interim director of Penn Libraries after vice provost resigns
Brigitte Weinsteiger was announced on Wednesday as the interim director of Penn Libraries. 09/13/23 12:28am
Penn Daily: Wednesday, September 13th briefing
Listen to the top headlines on Wednesday, September 13th with our newsletter anchor. 09/12/23 10:30pm
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. 08/31/23 9:23am
Penn Daily: Thursday, August 31 briefing
Listen to the top headlines on Thursday, August 31st with our newsletter anchor. 08/30/23 9:48pm
New PAACH director talks to the DP about creating ‘a welcoming space’
PAACH welcomed new director Mei Long on July 3, filling a vacancy created after the abrupt departure of former Director Peter Van Do in September 2022. 08/21/23 4:51pm