Tuesday Morning: Faculty rally criticizes donor involvement

Tuesday, January 23

Good morning, Penn!

Hi there! My name is Vidya, and I'll be your Tuesday morning newsletter anchor this year.

It's looking like it's going to be quite rainy after today, so make sure to get outside and enjoy this (semi) warmth while you can.

The University of Pennsylvania Health System announced that it will integrate with Doylestown Health in an effort to provide high-quality health care in the Philadelphia area. Also, The Daily Pennsylvanian collected some details on the progress of the various construction and renovation projects across campus — including incoming first-year reactions to the Quad.

First, let's start with a rally organized by the American Association of University Professors, which saw over 100 community members gather in front of College Hall to oppose donor influence, an alleged lack of transparency regarding University policies, and academic censorship.

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Over 100 community members protest donor intervention at AAUP rally

Community members gathered in front of College Hall to protest what they described as donor intervention in the policies and practices at the University. The American Association of University Professors, which organized the rally, also had rally-goers listen to speeches on academic freedom, open expression, and transparency from administration.

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FIVE MORE BIG STORIES

Construction and renovation is in full swing (the fences are hard to miss and even harder to walk around!). The DP gives you updates, tentative timelines, and reactions to the changes around campus.
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The University of Pennsylvania Health System and Doylestown Health announced plans to integrate with the aim of expanding health care access in the Philadelphia area.
A police investigation is underway following the vandalism of Masjid Al-Jamia, a mosque near Penn in West Philadelphia, over the winter break.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker appointed Maureen Rush —Penn's former vice president for public safety and superintendent of Penn Police — to join her public safety transition team.

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SPORTS

While men's basketball misses the play of senior guard Clark Slajchert, Deputy Sports Editor Lucas Milgrim argues the team has other issues to tangle with.

TODAY IN DP HISTORY

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