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time.com
3 weeks ago
Education

6 Penn Students Among Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested During Attempt to Occupy Building

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Pennsylvania during occupation attempt. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment at Penn

The Philadelphia Police Department cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania after a two-week standoff. [ more ]
Open Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & more
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

University of Pennsylvania Launches AI Undergraduate Degree

The University of Pennsylvania now offers a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence to meet the increasing demand for AI engineers.
The Raj and Neera Singh Program in Artificial Intelligence aims to empower students to utilize AI for societal good through an innovative curriculum. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Penn Trustees Meeting Is Cut Short After Students Protest Over War in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian students disrupted a University of Pennsylvania trustees meeting.
Students protested against the school's relationship with Israel and demanded divestment from Israeli entities. [ more ]
Medium
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

University of Pennsylvania Launches AI Undergraduate Degree

The University of Pennsylvania launches Bachelor's in AI Engineering to meet demand for skilled AI engineers
The program focuses on ethical AI application and aims to empower students to use AI for societal good. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Penn Decided 'Inviting White Nationalists To Campus' Only Earned Amy Wax A Pay Cut... She Appealed Anyway

The recommended sanctions against Amy Wax included a one-year suspension at half pay and other penalties.
The hearing board did not recommend firing or stripping Wax of tenure despite her controversial actions. [ more ]
time.com
3 weeks ago
Education

6 Penn Students Among Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested During Attempt to Occupy Building

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Pennsylvania during occupation attempt. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment at Penn

The Philadelphia Police Department cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania after a two-week standoff. [ more ]
Open Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & more
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

University of Pennsylvania Launches AI Undergraduate Degree

The University of Pennsylvania now offers a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence to meet the increasing demand for AI engineers.
The Raj and Neera Singh Program in Artificial Intelligence aims to empower students to utilize AI for societal good through an innovative curriculum. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Penn Trustees Meeting Is Cut Short After Students Protest Over War in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian students disrupted a University of Pennsylvania trustees meeting.
Students protested against the school's relationship with Israel and demanded divestment from Israeli entities. [ more ]
Medium
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

University of Pennsylvania Launches AI Undergraduate Degree

The University of Pennsylvania launches Bachelor's in AI Engineering to meet demand for skilled AI engineers
The program focuses on ethical AI application and aims to empower students to use AI for societal good. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Penn Decided 'Inviting White Nationalists To Campus' Only Earned Amy Wax A Pay Cut... She Appealed Anyway

The recommended sanctions against Amy Wax included a one-year suspension at half pay and other penalties.
The hearing board did not recommend firing or stripping Wax of tenure despite her controversial actions. [ more ]
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Above the Law
6 months ago
Education

Penn Donors Push Out President, Continue Whistling Past The Professor Bringing White Nationalists To Campus

University of Pennsylvania donors are upset about a law professor's controversial statements and actions
President Liz Magill resigned due to pressure from donors after her congressional testimony [ more ]
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Boston.com
6 months ago
US news

Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism

Harvard University's president apologized for failing to properly denounce threats of violence against Jewish students during a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Pressure is mounting for the president of the University of Pennsylvania to resign over her testimony at the same hearing. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

How are Harvard, Penn presidents responding to campus anti-Semitism row?

Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania respond to backlash from their testimonies on campus anti-Semitism at Congress.
The presidents faced criticism from supporters of Israel and Palestine, with calls for resignations or legal action.
The presidents emphasized their commitment to free expression and a diversity of viewpoints on campus. [ more ]
Boston.com
6 months ago
US news

Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism

Harvard University's president apologized for failing to properly denounce threats of violence against Jewish students during a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Pressure is mounting for the president of the University of Pennsylvania to resign over her testimony at the same hearing. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

How are Harvard, Penn presidents responding to campus anti-Semitism row?

Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania respond to backlash from their testimonies on campus anti-Semitism at Congress.
The presidents faced criticism from supporters of Israel and Palestine, with calls for resignations or legal action.
The presidents emphasized their commitment to free expression and a diversity of viewpoints on campus. [ more ]
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Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Education

Editorial: University presidents proved spectacularly inept on Capitol Hill. Resignations should follow.

Elise Stefanik, a US representative, posed a question to the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and Penn about calling for the genocide of Jews violating campus rules on bullying and harassment.
The presidents refused to answer the question directly, leading to criticism of their leadership abilities and suggestions that they may be unfit for their positions. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Education

UPenn students compile dossier of antisemitic events leading to 'climate of fear' on campus

Anti-Semitism and protests have created a climate of fear at the University of Pennsylvania
Students are calling for action from the administration to address the issue [ more ]
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