Articles by Ella Sohn
07/24/24 11:40pm
Penn Dental faculty allege declining education quality, retaliatory environment under Dean Mark Wolff
The Daily Pennsylvanian reached out to dozens of members of the Dental School community to understand how Wolff’s leadership has changed the school over the past six years — and how they would feel about a second term. 06/06/24 4:12pm
A 'true love': Kampton Kam's journey to the top of high jumping
High jumper Kampton Kam reflects on his athletic career and life. 05/19/24 10:15pm
Students denied entry to College graduation amid discipline over encampment involvement, Penn says
A University spokesperson wrote that three seniors — whose disciplinary cases "were expedited and who have not yet responded to letters reporting [case] findings" — were not permitted to enter the College graduation ceremony. 05/10/24 9:52pm
Pro-Palestinian protesters enter gates of Penn president's house during march against encampment sweep
Penn issued a UPennAlert for a "large disruptive crowd." Approximately 150 to 200 protesters had gathered at Larry Jameson's house after marching from Woodland Ave. 05/10/24 4:27pm
Penn faculty condemn University response to Gaza Solidarity Encampment at press conference
At 1 p.m., the American Association of University Professors held a press conference condemning the arrests of members of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and the suppression of "nonviolent anti-war protest." 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. 04/28/24 2:47am
A look at the pro-Palestine encampment’s demands: Penn’s processes governing disclosure and divestment
The Daily Pennsylvanian looked into what disclosure and divestment mean and how Penn manages its $21 billion endowment. 04/26/24 1:50am
Pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green brings nationwide student protests to Penn's campus
The protestors have set up at least 20 tents in front of College Hall after hundreds of Penn students, faculty, and Philadelphia community members rallied in support of Palestine. 03/20/24 12:42am
'A badge of honor': Penn professor Mitchell Orenstein reflects on Russian sanction, policy research
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Orenstein and Benjamin Schmitt — a senior fellow at Penn who was sanctioned in 2022 — about their thoughts on the sanction. 03/19/24 12:16am
Penn professor, five alumni sanctioned by Russian government
Professor of Russian and Eastern European Studies Mitchell Orenstein and five Penn alumni were on the list of 227 Americans banned from entering Russian territory. 03/15/24 12:15am
Penn presidential commission to combat hate makes initial recommendations to Larry Jameson
In a progress update released on March 13, the group outlined its early findings and announced a series of listening sessions open to Penn community members. 02/13/24 11:56pm
Penn Dental dean facing lawsuit alleging retaliation to department chair's reported sexual misconduct
A former school administrator alleges he was pressured to leave his job after he complained of “sexually explicit and harassing conduct” toward his assistant by the chair of the school's periodontics department. 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 9:57pm
Penn's antisemitism task force chair shares updates, plans for next semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Wolff, who acknowledged that the group was working to find consensus despite “massive” differences in opinion. 01/18/24 1:39am
Here’s how Magill’s presidential initiatives are proceeding amid Penn's leadership transition
Several initiatives started by former President Magill, including the antisemitism task force and "In Principle and Practice" strategic framework, will continue their work under Interim President Jameson. 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. 12/05/23 9:00pm
Penn announces two new initiatives to encourage dialogue, campus community over shared meals
The newly announced programs — Conversations for Community and Dinners Across Differences — will offer meals free of charge for Penn community members, allowing them to discuss issues of interest. 12/05/23 1:41am
Penn community members show support for Goldie following protest for Gaza at Center City location
On Sunday night, demonstrators gathered outside the Goldie location in Rittenhouse Square, chanting, "Goldie, Goldie, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide" as they marched along Walnut Street. 10/20/23 12:06am
Penn Alumni president defends Magill, highlights 'misinformation' amid donor retaliation
In an email on Oct. 19, Barrett called for continued trust in Penn administration amid campus tension over the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas. 09/21/23 8:56pm