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Congress launches investigation into Penn, warns of subpoenas following House antisemitism hearing
In a statement provided to the DP, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) wrote that the committee will use its "full Congressional authority" to hold Penn accountable for antisemitism on campus.
Live updates: All the events leading up to Penn President Liz Magill's resignation
Penn President Liz Magill's future at the University remains unclear as the controversy over her testimony before Congress continues to intensify.
Penn students, donors call for Magill to resign as Pa. Gov. Shapiro slams testimony before Congress
During the hearing, Magill said it was "context dependent" when asked whether individuals calling for the genocide of Jewish people violate Penn’s code of conduct.
Penn researchers develop vaccine for individuals with cancer-associated gene mutations
These mutations are associated with certain breast cancers, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
Penn to lease the Axis for on-campus housing, open up Gutmann to first years
Gutmann College House, which is currently a second, third, and fourth-year college house, will also allow first-year students to live there next year.
HUP senior clinical director named 2024 Carol Emmott Fellow
Wood has worked at Penn Medicine since 2006, when she started as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department at HUP.
Penn awarded $2 million grant from NASA to fund research on lunar robots
TRUSSES’s goal is to create inventive strategies for teams of robots to navigate environmental challenges on the moon.
Magill addresses remarks about genocide from House antisemitism hearing amid national backlash
Magill’s video comes after 24 hours of harsh criticism, including from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Penn student appears alongside House Republican leaders at press conference about antisemitism
House Republican leadership hosted a press conference on Tuesday with Jewish college students ahead of Congressional testimony from leaders in higher education about antisemitism on college campuses.
Magill grilled in congressional hearing, attempts to defend Penn response to antisemitism
In her opening statement, Magill focused on “essential” immediate actions that Penn is undertaking, including increased security and the formation of an antisemitism task force.
Four takeaways from Magill's testimony before Congress about antisemitism at Penn
Magill delivered an opening testimony and then fielded various questions from committee members about antisemitism on campus.
Penn Chavurah, pro-Palestinian Jewish groups protest outside Magill’s congressional hearing
Students expressed concern that the perspectives of non-Zionist Jewish community members “aren’t being heard” by University administration.
House education committee chairwoman sits down with the DP, details next steps after hearing
Foxx reflected on Magill's testimony and the overall state of higher education in her interview with the DP.
Two Penn students sue University, alleging insufficient response to antisemitism
Students filed the lawsuit under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and allege that Penn "subjects them to a pervasively hostile educational environment."
Wharton will offer a new seminar merging business education with social justice for Spring 2024
Wharton's new course, LGST 2990: Seminar in Law and Society, offered in Spring 2024, will study the nature, functions, and limits of law as an agency of societal policy.
University of Pennsylvania Health System reports $58 million in operating profits this quarter
UPHS, which owns six acute-care hospitals, reported a revenue of $2.6 billion, signaling a growth of 7.2%.
Penn announces two new initiatives to encourage dialogue, campus community over shared meals
The newly announced programs — Conversations for Community and Dinners Across Differences — will offer meals free of charge for Penn community members, allowing them to discuss issues of interest.
Live updates: Penn President Liz Magill testifies before Congress on antisemitism
The hearing, titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism,” will begin at 10:15 a.m.
Magill's free speech fight at Penn
A year and a half since Magill’s first Convocation address, many students, faculty, and alumni told the DP that they no longer feel that free speech and productive disagreement are possible on campus.