Administration
Penn antisemitism action plan draws mixed reactions from University community
Many students who spoke with the DP felt that the action plan is a necessary step for the University to take, while some felt that the plan does not provide enough support to Palestinian or Jewish community members.
Grad students criticize Penn response to union filing ahead of postponed NLRB hearing
Penn is arguing that graduate students are "not employees" in response to their recent decision to unionize.
Over 300 Penn faculty sign open letter supporting Israel's right to defend itself
Faculty members also offered support to the University community and called for “respectful and civil discourse" while refusing to allow hateful rhetoric.
Fossil Free Penn stresses student stakes of climate change as they pursue legal action against Penn
Around 20 Penn community members — including representatives from Penn’s Young Democratic Socialists of America, Students for the Preservation of Chinatown, and the Coalition to Save the University City Townhome — attended the conference and gave speeches about the legal action
Academic freedom 'impaired' by U. response to Israel-Hamas war and Palestine Writes, AAUP-Penn says
The AAUP statement says that the University’s response to the situation has catalyzed “targeted harassment from within and beyond” the community, allegedly from students as well.
Penn fossil fuel investments violate state law, activists say in complaint to Pa. attorney general
The complaint calls on the attorney general's office to investigate the Board of Trustees' conduct and order them to end all direct and indirect investments in fossil fuels.
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.
Penn Carey Law dean will not issue statement on Israel-Hamas war, frustrating some alumni
"My hope for my tenure as dean is to connect personally with members of our community in hard times rather than issuing statements," Dean Sophia Lee wrote.
Penn faculty, students receive violent threats after involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Penn community members who have received threats to their personal safety via email and social media after they publicly expressed solidarity with Palestine.
Penn addresses campus safety amid Israel-Hamas war in email to families
The email, which was sent on Oct. 24, addressed how parents may have been hearing from their children and family members regarding concerns about safety and comfort on campus.
Demonstrators challenge Penn, Drexel, and intimidation efforts at national pro-Palestine rally
Rally-goers showed solidarity with people in Gaza amid continuing airstrikes and a mounting death toll in the region, and they called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Penn Club of Israel disengages from University due to admin. response to Palestine Writes festival
In the statement, the Club said that its alumni members will effectively stop their public support of the University. The Club plans to continue its philanthropic efforts within the Israeli community and beyond.
Why Penn hasn't approved a student for an individualized major in eight years
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with advisors, alumni and students to learn more about the individualized major program, why it is difficult to get approved, and why students are seeking more flexibility in their course of study.
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.
Former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell calls Penn's response to Palestine Writes festival 'significant failure'
He called on Penn to establish an independent committee to develop standards that prevent any group that "breaches hate or the acceptable use of violence" from reserving space for events on University property.
Jewish students reflect on safety concerns as Penn extends Hillel security funding
Penn Hillel said it has submitted formal complaints to the University regarding the conduct of Monday's rally.
Magill says Penn will not tolerate hateful speech amid demonstrations for Israel, Palestine
Wednesday's message is Magill's third statement about the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Mounting donor backlash leaves students and faculty on edge, skeptical of Magill response
Multiple students and faculty had positive reactions to Magill's latest statement, which reiterated Penn's plans to combat antisemitism — but others cast doubt on the University's intentions in light of the donor backlash.
Track the latest developments in the backlash against Penn leaders and the University’s response
The DP created a timeline of the campus controversy surrounding both the Palestine Writes Literature Festival and Penn’s response to the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
