Articles by Diamy Wang
08/29/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Penn and the city's encampment dispute
Also, the "Disorientation Guide" releases its latest edition. 08/19/24 11:35pm
Pennsylvania may decide the presidential election. Here’s how Penn is approaching it.
Penn's Office of Government and Community Affairs has remained committed to nonpartisan initiatives, including encouraging voter turnout in conjunction with student-led organization Penn Leads the Vote. 07/04/24 12:38am
Penn & Slavery Project receives new funding, looks to expand outreach
Students and faculty affiliated with the P&SP spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about their aspirations for the future of the project. 05/16/24 11:28pm
The Graduation Issue 2024: Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment, from beginning to end
The Daily Pennsylvanian looks back at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and its disbandment, which took place in the weeks prior to Commencement. 05/10/24 5:52pm
'Low point at this university': Penn professors led away from 34th and Walnut streets during protest
Demonstrators remained at the intersection for around three hours and chanted at police officers, who maintained a large presence even after the police vans had left. 05/10/24 3:08pm
Shapiro, Casey praise Penn's decision to disband encampment amid local politician 'disappointment'
While several of Pennsylvania’s most high-profile politicians praised Penn’s move to disband the encampment, two politicians who represent Penn expressed deep concern about the University's conduct. 05/10/24 6:23am
Police in riot gear arrest 33 protesters, including Penn students, at Gaza Solidarity Encampment
The arrests came nearly two week after pro-Palestinian activists pitched approximately 40 tents on College Green. 05/09/24 5:17pm
'Past time': Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro calls on Penn to disband pro-Palestinian encampment
“The University of Pennsylvania has an obligation to their safety,” he said. “It is past time for the university to act, to address this, to disband the encampment, and to restore order and safety on campus.” 05/07/24 8:52pm
Penn seeks discipline against nine encampment members, declines city presence at negotiations
The encampment spokesperson said that Penn’s administration “doubled down on their oppression toward the encampment” and referred nine students for disciplinary action yesterday. 05/07/24 12:13pm
Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment welcomes Marc Lamont Hill at rally amid mounting admin. threats
Attendees at the pro-Palestinian rally also alleged additional instances of harassment from two different counterprotesters before and after Hill's remarks. 05/04/24 12:06pm
Here's where things stand one week since Penn ordered the Gaza Solidarity Encampment to disband
As the second week of the encampment began, the University suggested through a spokesperson that it was all but in a stalemate with demonstrators. 05/02/24 3:16pm
Philadelphia Police Department declines to disband encampment after Penn requests immediate help
Penn Public Safety recently issued its fourth UPenn Alert — the first alerts since the encampment started eight days ago. 04/28/24 7:27pm
Fire marshal searches Penn's pro-Palestinian encampment for fire hazards, alcohol, drugs
The search began at 5:48 p.m., when the chief of Penn Fire Department began conducting a sweep of the encampment. 04/27/24 11:39pm
Phila. politicians, AAUP-Penn urge Penn administrators to prevent violence at encampment
The statement, referencing "violent police action" taken against student and faculty protesters on college campuses nationwide, urged Penn to prevent similar violence from "being replicated here in Philadelphia." 04/25/24 6:09pm
Penn threatens consequences for breaking University policies, laws amid pro-Palestinian encampment
The University also outlined what conditions will prompt it to respond to the encampment. 04/01/24 11:03pm
Penn lecturer fired from Delaware County DEI position after filing racial discrimination complaint
Footman alleged in 2023 that then-Interim Chief Administrative Officer of Delaware County Marc Woolley discriminated against her and other Black women employees. 03/21/24 10:12pm
House education committee passes bill mandating free speech for federal higher education funding
If enacted, the bill would require colleges and universities to disclose its policies on speech, association, and religion in order to receive Title IV funding from the federal government. 03/19/24 8:20pm
Demolition of University City Townhomes begins after delays, surprising community members
Around 20 Penn and Philadelphia community members, as well as former residents of the UC Townhomes, gathered at the property on 40th and Market streets on Tuesday to witness the process. 03/17/24 10:33pm
Penn to work with city on public health in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s budget proposal
Parker, a 2016 Fels School of Government graduate and the city’s first woman mayor, wrote in her proposal that Penn is currently working with the City on public health issues for vulnerable residents. 03/13/24 12:49am