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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

New York Post

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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

Above the Law

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 ]

Washington Post

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 ]

Chicago Tribune

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

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 ]

Medium

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 ]

Hindustan Times

Artificial intelligence

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 ]

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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 ]

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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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The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet

Dr. Michael E. Mann is a distinguished professor and leading climate scientist.

He has received numerous awards for his research and climate science communication. [ more ]

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