Administration
Here’s what Interim Dean Jonathan Epstein is planning for Penn Medicine
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Epstein last week to discuss his experience with the abrupt leadership transition and his priorities in his new role.
Penn begins disciplinary proceedings for student organizers of Gaza Solidarity Encampment
The revelation of disciplinary action comes as Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment is continuing its sixth day on College Green.
Penn open expression committee provides 'anticipatory guidance' on demonstrations amid encampment
The guidance elaborates on Penn’s policies for individuals involved in demonstrations who do not belong to the University community and for identification checks.
Pro-Israeli rally emphasizes Jewish solidarity, criticizes Gaza Solidarity Encampment
The rally was held “in support of a peaceful campus environment for Jewish faculty, staff, [and] students,” according to flyers circulating on Instagram.
Petition calling on Penn to not suspend encampment members receives over 1,000 signatures
The petition demands that Penn administrators allow the "peaceful protest encampment to continue," and "guarantee no disciplinary actions will be taken against students involved in the encampment."
Fire marshal searches Penn's pro-Palestinian encampment for fire hazards, alcohol, drugs
The search began at 5:48 p.m., when the chief of Penn Fire Department began conducting a sweep of the encampment.
LIVE UPDATES: Gaza Solidarity Encampment remains on Penn's College Green
Several students have received disciplinary hearing notices, and students previously reported threats from Penn's administration that the encampment would be cleared on Wednesday.
With eyes on Gaza Solidarity Encampment, here’s how Penn responded to similar demonstrations
As the encampment and programming continues, here is how the University has responded to previous instances of student activism on campus.
Donors criticize 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment', request further Penn hate speech regulation
The encampment first formed on Thursday afternoon following the intersection of a march beginning at City Hall and a faculty walkout on Penn’s campus.
The Penn policies and guidelines central to the pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green
There are several University policies, including both facilities policies and the Interpretative Guidelines on Open Expression, that Jameson might be referencing in his approach to the encampment.
A look at the pro-Palestine encampment’s demands: Penn’s processes governing disclosure and divestment
The Daily Pennsylvanian looked into what disclosure and divestment mean and how Penn manages its $21 billion endowment.
Phila. politicians, AAUP-Penn urge Penn administrators to prevent violence at encampment
The statement, referencing "violent police action" taken against student and faculty protesters on college campuses nationwide, urged Penn to prevent similar violence from "being replicated here in Philadelphia."
Penn's interim president, provost meet with organizers of pro-Palestinian encampment
Organizers wrote in a statement that until the encampment's demands are met, they "will continue to occupy this space."
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.
Inside the programming of the pro-Palestinian encampment on Penn's College Green
Events offered included speakers, poetry readings, and de-escalation training.
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.
Penn student government approves referendum vote on University divestment from Israel
Voting on the referendum will be open for all undergraduate students until Wednesday.
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."
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.