Articles by Molly Cohen
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The Daily Pennsylvanian wins ten 2024 Student Keystone Media Awards
Several of the awards recognize the DP’s coverage of former Penn President Liz Magill’s unprecedented resignation, including first place for ongoing news coverage. 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. 12/10/23 4:10pm
What happens next after Penn leadership's resignation?
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the next steps and implications of Magill and Bok's dual resignations. 12/09/23 9:32pm
Vice chair Julie Platt appointed interim chair of Penn's Board of Trustees
Platt previously served as the vice chair of the Board of Trustees and was the Penn Alumni president from 2013 until 2018. 12/09/23 5:20pm
Penn Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok steps down minutes after Magill announces resignation
The announcement was made at an ongoing meeting of the trustees at 5 p.m. just minutes after Penn President Liz Magill's resignation. 12/09/23 4:58pm
Liz Magill becomes first Penn president to resign beyond government appointment
Here are the most recent Penn presidents by length of their tenure. 12/09/23 4:28pm
Penn President Liz Magill resigns amid backlash over antisemitism controversies
The announcement comes less than two years into Magill's tenure, which began in July 2022. 12/09/23 11:49am
Top Penn Med, GSE admin. denounce calls for genocide as form of hate amid Magill testimony uproar
"Calls for genocide, echoing horrors of the past, violate our behavioral standards and remind us that we must forcefully condemn, prevent, and respond to hate in all forms," the letter said. 12/07/23 6:38pm
Wharton Board of Advisors calls for change in Penn leadership after Magill testimony uproar
The letter describes the board's concern about "dangerous and toxic culture" at Penn that it said the University leadership has allowed to exist. 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 1:34am
Magill grilled in congressional hearing, attempts to defend Penn response to antisemitism
In her opening statement, Magill focused on “essential” immediate actions that Penn is undertaking, including increased security and the formation of an antisemitism task force. 12/06/23 1:29am
Four takeaways from Magill's testimony before Congress about antisemitism at Penn
Magill delivered an opening testimony and then fielded various questions from committee members about antisemitism on campus. 12/06/23 1:21am
House education committee chairwoman sits down with the DP, details next steps after hearing
Foxx reflected on Magill's testimony and the overall state of higher education in her interview with the DP. 12/05/23 9:39am
Live updates: Penn President Liz Magill testifies before Congress on antisemitism
The hearing, titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism,” will begin at 10:15 a.m. 11/28/23 11:35am
President Magill to testify before Congress in hearing about antisemitism on college campuses
The Committee hearing — titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism” — will take place on Dec. 5 at 10:15 a.m. 11/09/23 2:41am
In Photos: Penn voters flock to the polls for a historic mayoral election
Students volunteers and voters showed up to the polls on campus, contributing to a historic result in the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election. 10/30/23 12:35am
Penn’s Commonwealth trustees declare support for Magill, Bok as donor retaliation grows
In the letter, the trustees wrote that they believe University leadership is dedicated to upholding Penn's values. 10/15/23 1:55pm
Huntsman family, longtime Penn supporters, will halt donations to 'unrecognizable' University
The end to the Huntsman Foundation's donations could represent a significant blow to the University's funding amid a growing backlash from Penn trustees and alumni. 10/04/23 3:32pm
Graduate students deliver union notice to Penn admin. after hundreds turned away from College Hall
The letter, addressed to President Liz Magill and Provost John Jackson, said that GET-UP intends to file a petition with the NLRB if the University does not voluntarily recognize the union by Oct. 6. 09/19/23 10:49pm