Also, the Brandeis Center sued the U.S. Department of Education for dismissing an antisemitism complaint against Penn.
Thursday, July 25
Good morning, Penn.
Happy Thursday!
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took aim at former Penn President Liz Magill in an address to Congress yesterday, and Penn hosted a college preparatory program designed to support Native American high school students.
But first, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with faculty members, students, and alumni from Penn’s School of Dental Medicine to learn more about Dean Mark Wolff’s six-year tenure and concerns that his reappointment would lead to the institution’s decline.
As Mark Wolff’s first term as the dean of Penn’s School of Dental Medicine comes to a close, some faculty members have alleged a declining quality of education and a retaliatory environment under his leadership.
Amid an ongoing review of Wolff’s first term by a consultative committee, some Dental School community members have cited a restructuring of clinical time, an increase in overall graduating class size, and an administration dismissive of community concerns as factors contributing to issues that have resulted from Wolff’s tenure thus far — issues which have the potential to worsen if he is reappointed for a second term. Many expressed concern about the school’s values, reputation, and educational quality.
The Daily Pennsylvanian contacted dozens of faculty members, students, and alumni of the Dental School to understand how Wolff’s leadership has affected the school since he first assumed the deanship in 2018.
The Brandeis Center, a nonprofit focused on advancing the rights of Jewish people, filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Education on July 9 over its dismissal of a complaint alleging instances of antisemitism on Penn’s campus.
Following President and former Penn professor Joe Biden’s unprecedented decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, the DP spoke with Penn faculty and local politicians about the state of the Democratic campaign.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about American universities and their leaders — including former Penn President Liz Magill — in an address to Congress that drew thousands of protesters to Capitol Hill.
Last month, Penn hosted the College Horizons Program, which aims to support Native American high school students and prepare them for their college careers.
Luxe Nail Bar, a salon located adjacent to Penn’s campus, has reopened after a four-day shutdown resulting from a Cease Operations Order.
COLUMNIST OLIVIA NICASTRO explains the importance of harm reduction strategies for college campuses.
SPORTS
With breakdancing becoming a new official sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics, 2011 Wharton graduate Sunny Choi has been deemed a favorite to medal at the competition.
TODAY IN DP HISTORY
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In 2023, the DP reported on one of President Joe Biden’s visits to Philadelphia, during which he promoted his economic agenda, more familiarly known as “Bidenomics.” Earlier this week, Biden announced his unprecedented decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, following weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats after the first presidential debate of the year on June 27.
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Following President and former Penn professor Joe Biden’s unprecedented 
Last month, Penn hosted the 
Luxe Nail Bar, a salon located adjacent to Penn’s campus, has reopened after a 
With breakdancing becoming a new official sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics, 2011 Wharton graduate Sunny Choi has been 
