Articles by Diamy Wang
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
U.S. House committee grills special counsel on classified documents found at Penn Biden Center
During the March 12 congressional hearing, Democrats and Republicans alike probed Hur — who ultimately declined to bring charges against Biden — on the findings of his investigation. 03/01/24 12:48pm
Pro-Palestinian protestors interrupt Jameson at Board of Trustees meeting, forcing adjournment
"The resolutions are grouped as we are unable to continue," Board of Trustees Chair Ramanan Raghavendran said. 03/01/24 1:03am
Penn junior criticizes University response to antisemitism during congressional roundtable
Wharton and Engineering junior Noah Rubin spoke at the Feb. 28 roundtable alongside students from eight other universities. 02/29/24 2:19am
'Demonstrated record of nontransparency’: The Penn & Slavery Project’s fight for recognition
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with multiple people affiliated with the Penn & Slavery Project about their efforts for wider visibility of the project and its findings — both on campus and outside of it — and how the University has responded. 02/22/24 11:11pm
Penn students divided by President Joe Biden's policies toward Israel-Palestine conflict
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with multiple Penn students and prospective voters about their thoughts on Biden's stance on the conflict. 02/08/24 8:57pm
DOJ declines to prosecute President Joe Biden over classified documents found at Penn Biden Center
The investigation yielded evidence that classified materials were “willfully retained” after his vice presidency ended in 2017. 02/08/24 1:32am
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro allocates Penn Vet funding for 2024-25 after Dec. withholding over antisemitism
The budget proposal included the same amount of funding for Penn Vet as the 2022-23 budget. 01/24/24 1:31pm
House committee demands that Penn submit documents on antisemitism response by Feb. 7
The committee requested 25 groups of documents and information, including communications by the Board of Trustees and other Penn affiliates, as well as Sidechat and social media posts and text messages. 01/24/24 12:56am
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump nears Republican nomination with New Hampshire primary win
Trump's victory sets the stage for his third consecutive matchup with former Penn professor and President Joe Biden in November 2024. 01/18/24 1:41am
‘A hostile Republican takeover’: Penn faculty warn of academic freedom threats after Marc Rowan letter
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with multiple faculty members about their thoughts on Rowan's Dec. 12 letter and its implications for freedom of speech and academic freedom on campus. 12/21/23 11:28pm
Pa. state House task force lists goals for Penn to address antisemitism, regain vet school funding
The letter follows the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voting to withhold $31 million in funding from Penn Vet on Dec. 13. 12/11/23 11:50pm
Year in Review: Penn community members advocate against gentrification, fossil fuel investments
Throughout 2023, the Penn and Philadelphia communities protested against the University's investments in fossil fuels and gentrification in West Philadelphia and Chinatown. 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. 12/06/23 7:12pm
Magill addresses remarks about genocide from House antisemitism hearing amid national backlash
Magill’s video comes after 24 hours of harsh criticism, including from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. 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