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Penn students criticize campus closures, police response after vigil
Police officers rerouted traffic from the two streets and barricaded sections of College Green and Locust Walk.
Over 250 individuals join Indigenous Peoples' Day vigil for Palestine on Penn’s campus
The vigil, which was called “Indigenous Peoples Day Palestine Solidarity Vigil,” had over 250 participants who rallied for nearly two hours.
Activist, Penn professor Mary Frances Berry reflects on 1964 civil rights movement at lecture
The talk, which is part of Penn's Africana Lecture Series, marks 60 years since the work of the civil rights movement in 1964.
Penn Muslim Students' Association and Arab Student Society hold memorial for victims of conflicts in Lebanon, Palestine
The event consisted of a janazah prayer — a traditional Muslim funeral prayer — followed by an open remembrance space and took place in the ARCH building.
Penn community plans to commemorate Oct. 7 anniversary with vigils, memorials, and rallies
Penn Hillel and the Penn Israel Public Affairs Committee are organizing a full day of programming to commemorate the anniversary of the attacks.
Wharton sees sharp apparent decline in students of color in newest undergraduate, MBA classes
The percentage of Wharton admits who are students of color dropped 13% for the Class of 2028, from 68% to 55%.
La Casa Latina celebrates 25 years of history during Latinx Heritage Month
La Casa Latina, the main center for Latinx students at the University, organized a schedule for the month featuring panel discussions, an author talk, student gatherings, and conferences.
Penn LGBT Center announces Kristal Castro as new associate director
Castro comes into her role with five years of experience in the non-profit sector, including experience working with Spanish-speaking families in the Boston area.
Penn installed barriers around College Green on Wednesday. It cited the debate on Tuesday.
Penn Police and their security partners took additional measures to ensure the safety and security of the entire community, the Division of Public Safety wrote.
Pro-Palestinian activists claim responsibility for vandalism of Ben Franklin statue
An Instagram post from the pro-Palestinian group Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine showed video footage of an unidentifiable individual splattering red paint on the statue.
Protesters rally in support of Chinatown following delayed release of 76ers arena impact studies
The protest, which lasted over three hours and coincided with the first weekend of the Philadelphia City Council’s fall session, started at Philadelphia City Hall and ended at Chinatown’s Friendship Gate.
Penn student says University ‘must be proactive’ about campus antisemitism at press conference
College sophomore Talia Shapiro was one of four Philadelphia-area Jewish college students to speak at the press conference.
2021 College graduate Ashley Codner named Makuu program coordinator
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Codner about her experience after graduation, her return to Penn, and her goals for the academic year.
Penn establishes office to respond to antisemitism, Islamophobia complaints
Jameson wrote that the office is being formed in response to trends of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other instances of religious biases that have “surge[d]” on campus and around the country.
Green Party selects Penn alum Butch Ware as 2024 vice presidential nominee
Ware, a current professor at the University of California at Santa Barbara, received his Ph.D. from Penn and was a former professor at the University of Michigan.
Annual ‘Disorientation Guide’ critiques Penn response to Gaza, climate change
Activist groups including Fossil Free Penn, Penn for PILOTs, Justice for Mackenzie, Police Free Penn, and Natives at Penn are attributed under some of the essays.
Cultural groups ring in new school year with fully renovated ARCH building
Welcome events will include open houses, dinners, and receptions throughout the end of August and September.
Penn & Slavery Project receives new funding, looks to expand outreach
Students and faculty affiliated with the P&SP spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about their aspirations for the future of the project.
Penn suspends four students involved in recent campus activism, local pro-Palestinian groups say
The suspensions mark the University's most significant disciplinary response to the encampment and on-campus activism to date.
