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University of Pennsylvania professor retracts statements appearing to praise Luigi Mangione
1 week, 5 days ago

University of Pennsylvania professor retracts statements appearing to praise Luigi Mangione

The Independent  

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50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations
2 months ago

50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fifty years ago, Philadelphia prison …

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Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University
7 months ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University in Philadelphia over the weekend, prompting a lockdown of school buildings, a day after authorities thwarted an attempted occupation of a school building at the neighboring University of Pennsylvania campus. “This demonstration already has proved intolerably disruptive to normal University operations and has raised serious concerns about the …

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Harvard president Claudine Gay won't resign, Bill Ackman claims, ‘they were concerned it would…’
1 year ago

Harvard president Claudine Gay won't resign, Bill Ackman claims, ‘they were concerned it would…’

Hindustan Times  

Harvard President Claudine Gay seems to be digging in her heels and won't resign despite the mounting pressure. Harvard President Claudine Gay, left, speaks as University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington. In his recent post he claimed, “I have been told …

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Liz Magill resigns: ‘One down, two to go’ – What's next for Harvard president? Here’s all you need to know
1 year ago

Liz Magill resigns: ‘One down, two to go’ – What's next for Harvard president? Here’s all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The University of Pennsylvania President, Liz Magill, made headlines with her voluntary resignation amid intense scrutiny over her recent testimony on antisemitism. University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill "voluntarily tendered her resignation," the chair of the university's board of trustees Scott Bok announced. Testimony before Congress: A closer look Magill, along with Harvard President Claudine Gay and MIT President Sally …

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University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill resigns after antisemitism uproar
1 year ago

University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill resigns after antisemitism uproar

Hindustan Times  

The University of Pennsylvania’s president has resigned amid pressure from donors and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say under repeated questioning that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. Magill has resigned amid pressure from donors and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she …

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University of Pennsylvania president quits after anti-Semitism uproar
1 year ago

University of Pennsylvania president quits after anti-Semitism uproar

Al Jazeera  

Elizabeth Magill faced backlash after failing to say that calling for genocide against Jews would violate university policy. University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill stepped down on Saturday after blowback over her failure to say, under repeated questioning, that calling for genocide against Jews would violate the school’s code of conduct. Bok, who also announced his own resignation, said Magill …

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University of Pennsylvania president and board chair resign as antisemitism testimony draws backlash
1 year ago

University of Pennsylvania president and board chair resign as antisemitism testimony draws backlash

LA Times  

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Education Committee on Dec. 5. The chairman of the Ivy League school’s board of trustees, Scott Bok, also resigned, the university said Saturday evening, just hours after Bok announced Liz Magill’s departure as president in just her second year. Calls for Magill’s resignation exploded after Tuesday’s testimony …

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Nobel medicine prize: How two scientists modified mRNA for vaccine breakthrough
1 year, 2 months ago

Nobel medicine prize: How two scientists modified mRNA for vaccine breakthrough

Hindustan Times  

In the battle against Covid-19, one of the gamechangers has been the mRNA vaccine, which was rolled out and administered in quick time. Scientists Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman, who won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries enabling the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, speak during a news conference hosted by the University of Pennsylvania and …

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Indian-Americans rage after US prof slams 'non-Westerns', calls India 's****e'
2 years, 8 months ago

Indian-Americans rage after US prof slams 'non-Westerns', calls India 's****e'

Hindustan Times  

Leading Indian-Americans, including US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, have slammed a law professor from University of Pennsylvania for her disparaging comments about the Asian American community, with a specific disdain for Indian-Americans. In a recent interview to Fox News, Prof Amy Wax from the University of Pennsylvania alleged that “Blacks” and “non-Western” groups have “a tremendous amount of resentment and shame …

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Utah governor says he'll veto transgender youth sports ban
2 years, 9 months ago

Utah governor says he'll veto transgender youth sports ban

Daily Mail  

Utah Governor Spencer Cox said that he plans to veto legislation passed on Friday that would ban transgender student-athletes from competing in girls sports within the state. Spencer Cox before becoming state law In reaction to the state Senate's stance on transgender rights, Cox's office addressed trans athletes in the state and said 'it's going to be OK. We're going …

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In Trans People, GOP Candidates Find Latest 'Wedge Issue'
2 years, 9 months ago

In Trans People, GOP Candidates Find Latest 'Wedge Issue'

Huff Post  

University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas speaks to her coach after winning the 500 meter freestyle during an NCAA college swimming meet on Jan. 22, 2022, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Another campaign ad, from Republican U.S. Senate candidate Vicky Hartzler in Missouri, targets transgender people in sports and has her referring to an NCAA athlete — Ivy League …

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