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8 hours ago

Penn’s Jewish community members express opposition to encampment amid split student perspectives

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students about their reactions to the encampment and what they hope to see from the University moving forward.
11 hours ago

Inside the programming of the pro-Palestinian encampment on Penn's College Green

Events offered included speakers, poetry readings, and de-escalation training.
15 hours ago

Penn calls on pro-Palestinian encampment to disband immediately, citing legal and policy violations

Protesters have been notified of their violations and will face sanctions if they do not disband immediately.
21 hours ago

Penn student government approves referendum vote on University divestment from Israel

Voting on the referendum will be open for all undergraduate students until Wednesday.
22 hours ago

Penn admin. to meet with Jewish Student Advisory Group over response to pro-Palestinian encampment

Penn has suggested it would consider action against the encampment if it had evidence of "threatening or violent behaviors."
04/26/24 11:26am

LIVE UPDATES: Day two of pro-Palestinian encampment on Penn's College Green

The Daily Pennsylvanian is live from College Green as pro-Palestinian activists complete their first evening camped out. 
04/26/24 9:03am

Jameson hosts listening session on student concerns amid Israel-Hamas war as Penn encampment begins

At the session, attendees heard from 10 members of the Penn community about campus safety, open expression, and administrative inaction since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
04/26/24 1:44am

Penn suspension of pro-Palestinian student group prompted by three violations of University requirements

In the investigation, CSA found that PAO failed to meet three different requirements necessary for student organizations at Penn, according to a source.
04/25/24 8:07pm

LIVE UPDATES: Day one of pro-Palestinian encampment on Penn's College Green

The Daily Pennsylvanian is following the rising tensions on Penn's campus and beyond today.
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.
04/25/24 4:43pm

Pro-Palestinian activists begin encampment of College Green, protesting Penn and Israel-Hamas war

The encampment began after a 2 p.m. protest originating at City Hall — which was organized by the Philly Palestine Coalition — arrived in University City. 
04/25/24 11:30am

Penn students seek dueling referendums on Israel divestment as campus tensions rise

In a joint statement to the DP on Wednesday night, NEC Chair and UA President Ria Ellendula expressed support for the process of initiating a referendum based on student concerns.
04/25/24 3:05am

Penn community divided on pro-Palestinian group ban, question University approach

PAO’s ban has surprised the Penn community, with students, faculty, activist organizations, and politicians expressing concerns about free speech and the University’s lack of transparency regarding the reasoning behind the decision. 
04/22/24 11:31pm

Alumni demand Penn take action against eight professors, citing alleged antisemitic conduct

In the letter, the signatories recommended a list of major sanctions allowed by the Faculty Handbook, as well as additional consequences due to the "seriousness" of the professors' actions. 
04/22/24 5:59pm

Jameson outlines steps to support Penn community amid national campus unrest, start of Passover

Jameson’s message expressed support for students, faculty, and staff amidst heightened university tensions nationwide and the University’s deregistration of Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine on April 19.
04/20/24 2:54pm

University bans pro-Palestinian student group Penn Against the Occupation from campus

The deregistration marks a new step in the University’s response to heightened tensions pertaining to the Israel-Hamas war, as it has not previously publicly disciplined any individuals or student organizations.
04/18/24 7:51pm

AAUP-Penn makes academic freedom, free speech suggestions to presidential commission to combat hate

In the April 12 meeting, the AAUP Executive Committee brought forth several recommendations centered around academic freedom and the role of faculty governance.
04/18/24 12:43am

Four months after Magill’s resignation, Penn yet to announce search for next president

Penn's delay in announcing the status of the search for Magill's replacement differs from the precedent of its three most recent presidential searches.
04/17/24 10:05pm

Protestors rally to support graduate student workers' unionization effort amid election delays

The rally was led by GET-UP in conjunction with the Penn chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Penn Museum Workers United, and United RAs at Penn. 
04/17/24 10:04pm

Magill’s shadow looms large over Columbia leaders’ congressional testimony on antisemitism

In many regards, the hearing resembled the December 2023 hearing in which former Penn President Liz Magill was grilled about the state of antisemitism on the University's campus.

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