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Biden struggles, Trump avoids questions in first presidential debate of 2024
The debate, hosted by CNN on Thursday night in Atlanta, was both personal and aggressive. Biden stumbled over his words multiple times, and there were numerous moments where Trump directly ignored questions from the moderators.
Penn rebuffs student referendum vote in favor of divestment from Israel
22% of the undergraduate student population voted on the referendum, which was organized by Penn’s Muslim Students’ Association and circulated in April by the Nominations & Elections Committee.
Penn celebrates Juneteenth with second annual festival at Penn Museum
The event — the second annual Juneteenth Festival — featured a family-friendly event to celebrate the holiday and encourage visitors year-round.
Penn Jewish community leaders respond to encampment, campus protests
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students and faculty, including leaders of Penn Hillel, about their reactions to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and subsequent protests on campus.
Investigation finds sexual assault allegations against former Penn rowing coach credible
Fox, an award-winning filmmaker, alleged that she was sexually abused by Nash when she was 13 years old. A 16-month investigation “corroborated many of her allegations.”
The Graduation Issue 2024: 2023-24 Year in Review
The 2023-24 academic year was characterized by the increased national spotlight on Penn due to a range of controversies on campus, increased student activism, and strong connections to national politics.
The Graduation Issue 2024: How Penn’s cultural centers are celebrating graduation
Penn’s cultural centers are hosting a range of events and special programming in celebration of the Class of 2024.
Jameson defends arrests of Gaza Solidarity Encampment members, announces College Green closure
University administrators explained that they acted after the campus had been “under threat” for too long a period of tine.
Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment expands following ‘continued bad-faith’ negotiations with admin.
At around 7:30 p.m., members began moving barriers and at least eight tents onto the east side of College Green as a crowd of 200 people chanted “disclose, divest, we will not stop, we will not rest.”
Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment welcomes Marc Lamont Hill at rally amid mounting admin. threats
Attendees at the pro-Palestinian rally also alleged additional instances of harassment from two different counterprotesters before and after Hill's remarks.
Penn receives letter from Department of Education condemning antisemitism on campuses nationwide
Cardona describes a "sharp rise in antisemitism" over the past few days, and highlights resources for protecting safety and inclusion on college campuses.
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.
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.
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.
Jameson hosts listening session on student concerns amid Israel-Hamas war as Penn encampment begins
At the session, attendees heard from 10 members of the Penn community about campus safety, open expression, and administrative inaction since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green brings nationwide student protests to Penn's campus
The protestors have set up at least 20 tents in front of College Hall after hundreds of Penn students, faculty, and Philadelphia community members rallied in support of Palestine.
Penn suspension of pro-Palestinian student group prompted by three violations of University requirements
In the investigation, CSA found that PAO failed to meet three different requirements necessary for student organizations at Penn, according to a source.
