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 ]
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 ]
University of Pennsylvania announces undergraduate degree in AI, fist among Ivy League universities
The University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science has announced the first undergraduate major in Artificial Intelligence (AI) among Ivy League universities.
The degree program will provide students with a foundation in AI techniques, programming skills, and the opportunity to choose a concentration in areas such as machine learning, vision and language, and robotics. [ more ]
Harvard early admission applications drop 17% amid antisemitism claims
Harvard's early admission applications have dropped to a four-year low, while its competitors saw increases in the number of students seeking early admissions.
The drop in applications comes as Harvard faces backlash for not condemning antisemitism on campus.
The University of Pennsylvania also saw a significant increase in early admissions applications despite similar criticism. [ more ]
Penn's President Resigns, After Her Responses About Antisemitism
The president of the University of Pennsylvania, M. Elizabeth Magill, resigned following pressure from Jewish students, alumni, and donors.
Magill's resignation comes after her testimony in a congressional hearing where she seemed to avoid answering questions about disciplining students who called for the genocide of Jews. [ more ]
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 ]
Penn President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over testimony about antisemitism
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned following backlash from her congressional testimony on antisemitism.
Criticism surrounding Magill's leadership had been mounting for months, including concerns over an event on campus with speakers who made antisemitic comments. [ more ]
UPenn's Jewish students still subjected to 'anger and aggression,' protesters chanting 'we are Hamas'
Students at the University of Pennsylvania are filing a lawsuit alleging that the university selectively enforces its rules to protect Jewish students from harassment.
There are claims of antisemitism on campus, with professors and students openly supporting Hamas and engaging in hate-motivated crimes. [ more ]
Harvard early admission applications drop 17% amid antisemitism claims
Harvard's early admission applications have dropped to a four-year low, while its competitors saw increases in the number of students seeking early admissions.
The drop in applications comes as Harvard faces backlash for not condemning antisemitism on campus.
The University of Pennsylvania also saw a significant increase in early admissions applications despite similar criticism. [ more ]
Penn's President Resigns, After Her Responses About Antisemitism
The president of the University of Pennsylvania, M. Elizabeth Magill, resigned following pressure from Jewish students, alumni, and donors.
Magill's resignation comes after her testimony in a congressional hearing where she seemed to avoid answering questions about disciplining students who called for the genocide of Jews. [ more ]
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 ]
Penn President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over testimony about antisemitism
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned following backlash from her congressional testimony on antisemitism.
Criticism surrounding Magill's leadership had been mounting for months, including concerns over an event on campus with speakers who made antisemitic comments. [ more ]
UPenn's Jewish students still subjected to 'anger and aggression,' protesters chanting 'we are Hamas'
Students at the University of Pennsylvania are filing a lawsuit alleging that the university selectively enforces its rules to protect Jewish students from harassment.
There are claims of antisemitism on campus, with professors and students openly supporting Hamas and engaging in hate-motivated crimes. [ more ]
Penn president's resignation stirs debate about limits of free speech
The resignation of the University of Pennsylvania president has sparked debate over how far colleges should go to restrict speech.
The departure has divided politicians and academics, with some hailing it as a needed corrective to curb hateful rhetoric on college campuses. [ more ]
What to Know About Elizabeth Magill, the Penn President Who Resigned
University of Pennsylvania president, Elizabeth Magill, resigned after facing criticism for her responses regarding students calling for the genocide of Jews at a congressional hearing.
Magill's resignation is a result of the protests and clashes on campus following the Hamas attacks on Israel and the war in Gaza. [ more ]
Penn president's resignation stirs debate about limits of free speech
The resignation of the University of Pennsylvania president has sparked debate over how far colleges should go to restrict speech.
The departure has divided politicians and academics, with some hailing it as a needed corrective to curb hateful rhetoric on college campuses. [ more ]
What to Know About Elizabeth Magill, the Penn President Who Resigned
University of Pennsylvania president, Elizabeth Magill, resigned after facing criticism for her responses regarding students calling for the genocide of Jews at a congressional hearing.
Magill's resignation is a result of the protests and clashes on campus following the Hamas attacks on Israel and the war in Gaza. [ more ]
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 ]
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 ]