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Penn community members rally for Palestine, challenge Magill's statement at day-long walk out event
Speakers at the rally criticized Liz Magill’s most recent statement for not including any mention of the ongoing violence against Palestinians in the region or the toll of the conflict on Palestinian students on campus.
Perry World House event speakers offer context surrounding conflict between Israel, Hamas
The event, called “Israel and Hamas at War,” took place at 12 p.m. at Perry World House and brought together three experts on the region.
House of Representative committee to seek information about classified documents at the Penn Biden Center
In January, the Department of Justice began reviewing classified documents that were found at Penn’s Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement, a University think tank based in Washington, D.C.
Faresi Alfaresi | Penn must not succumb to post-9/11 hysterics and anti-Arab rhetoric
Guest Columnist Faresi Alfaresi asserts that while Magill’s statement emphasizes much-needed and long-overdue solidarity with the Jewish community, the Arab and Muslim communities continue to suffer in the shadow the University has always cast onto them.
Jack Lakis | The path to a prestigious education
Columnist Jack Lakis explores the implications of how a small number of high schools dominate American educational opportunities.
Former Penn professor Claudia Goldin awarded Nobel Prize in economics
During her time at Penn from 1979 to 1990, Goldin held several prominent roles. She first served as an Associate Professor of Economics from 1979 to 1985 and then as a Professor of Economics from 1985 until 1990.
Kelly Writers House to offer 24th year of Fellows program
Initiated in 1999 by KWH Faculty Director Al Filreis and Board of Trustees Emeritus Paul Kelly, the program annually invites three distinguished writers to the KWH every spring.
Scott Bok | Setting the record straight
Guest columnist and Chair of Penn’s Board of Trustees Scott Bok responds to the recent letter from Marc Rowan, calling on the Penn community to work together and move forward in difficult times.
15 questions with … Abbey Cook, a Penn women’s soccer freshman
The forward from California has already scored two goals in her freshman campaign, most recently netting her first Ivy League goal against Yale.
Zara Tena | The urgent need for younger voices in politics
Columnist Zara Tena explores the need for elderly leaders to step down, and allow a new generation of politicians to step in.
Penn sophomore Michael Gavin died Oct. 14
Gavin was from West Chester, Pa. and was a defensive lineman with Penn football.
Penn Nursing researchers find link between acute injury and racial disparities in chronic pain
The study examined factors that could theoretically affect varying chronic pain outcomes between patients of different races and ethnicities.
The Finisher: In unique role, Penn football's Liam O'Brien is more than a backup
O'Brien's team-leading four touchdowns make him a reserve like no other.
Penn sports weekend recap: Mixed results as Ivy League Championships are on the horizon
Volleyball got its first conference win, while field hockey dropped its first game in Ivy play.
Penn high jumper Kampton Kam competes at Asian Games with eye to national record
The sophomore represented Singapore, and ultimately finished seventh.
Crain | Penn football showed its true colors in Columbia win
With the season halfway in the books, the Quakers haven't been perfect, but you don't have to be to win games — or an Ivy title.
Checking in on Penn in the NFL: Week Five
Greg Van Roten and the Las Vegas Raiders edge Green Bay in a close win and Justin Watson hauls in two big receptions against the Vikings.
Graduate student workers criticize Penn's FAQ page about upcoming union vote
The Office of the Provost forwarded a webpage to graduate students via email on Wednesday detailing the potential implications of unionization for student workers at Penn.
Actor Rainn Wilson visits Penn for Authors@Wharton Speaker Series
Wilson joined Wharton Management Professor Adam Grant to discuss his career and spiritual revolution in Irvine Auditorium.