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Gaza Solidarity Encampment

04/28/24 7:27pm
The search began at 5:48 p.m., when the chief of Penn Fire Department began conducting a sweep of the encampment.
04/28/24 6:00am
Several students have received disciplinary hearing notices, and students previously reported threats from Penn's administration that the encampment would be cleared on Wednesday.
04/28/24 3:26am
As the encampment and programming continues, here is how the University has responded to previous instances of student activism on campus. 
04/28/24 3:17am
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.
04/28/24 2:54am
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.
04/28/24 2:47am
The Daily Pennsylvanian looked into what disclosure and divestment mean and how Penn manages its $21 billion endowment. 
04/27/24 11:39pm
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."
04/27/24 11:30pm
Organizers wrote in a statement that until the encampment's demands are met, they "will continue to occupy this space."
04/27/24 7:39pm
Four history professors remind us that Philadelphia’s history of struggles over ethical choices is pertinent today.
04/27/24 3:09pm
"Do not escalate the situation. Do not violate the rights of students and faculty. Remember that the actions you choose to take today will be your legacy," the letter read.
04/27/24 12:31pm
Madeline Kohn reflects on an interfaith seder, the recent protests at Columbia, and a future for Israel/Palestine discourse at Penn. 
04/27/24 7:35am
Columnist Lala Mustafa examines the disparity between perceived historical heroism and inaction in contemporary issues. 
04/27/24 7:00am
The letter was signed by 40 PFJP members whose names and identifying titles were redacted, citing safety concerns. 
04/27/24 5:00am
The DP reports live from the scene as pro-Palestinian activists begin their third day camped out. 
04/27/24 3:32am
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.
04/27/24 1:12am
Events offered included speakers, poetry readings, and de-escalation training.
04/26/24 9:08pm
Protesters have been notified of their violations and will face sanctions if they do not disband immediately.
04/26/24 5:26pm
Shapiro also emphasized the need to prevent antisemitism on campus while simultaneously allowing for free expression.
04/26/24 2:24pm
Voting on the referendum will be open for all undergraduate students until Wednesday.
04/26/24 1:48pm
Penn has suggested it would consider action against the encampment if it had evidence of "threatening or violent behaviors."