“The challenge we face together, as the Penn community, is to find a balance – supporting open expression and peaceful demonstrations while ensuring safety and respectful, inclusive culture that allows all to thrive.”

J. Larry Jameson, MD, Ph.D
Interim President

Forward-Focused

Penn is actively implementing the recommendations of the University Task Force on Antisemitism and the Presidential Commission on Countering Hate and Building Community. Important progress includes Temporary Standards and Procedures for Campus Events and Demonstrations and the creation of a faculty-led Open Expression Task Force charged with reviewing the Open Expression guidelines and the Temporary Standards and Procedures for Campus Events. 

Penn leadership also announced two new institutional positions: a statement of University Values and a statement Upholding Academic Independence. The statements are a result of broad input and deliberation, including the collaborative efforts in 2023 to create In Principle in Practice, Penn’s strategic framework. 

This work is ongoing and evolving.

Progress updates 


 

University Values

In a September 10, 2024 message to the Penn community, Interim President J. Larry Jameson shared a statement of University Values. Aligned with the recommendations of the Presidential Commission on Countering Hate and Building Community and the University Task Force on Antisemitism, and the result of broad input and deliberation, the statement of University Values sets out to “capture what is distinctive about Penn” and articulates values to guide the Penn community.
 

 

Safety and Wellness at Penn

The Division of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to the safety and well-being of the Penn and West Philadelphia communities. Learn more about UPennAlert, the PennGuardian app, and other emergency resources. We are here for you, and we care for you. Reach out anytime. 

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