"Universities and Communities Unite Against Antisemitism: Strengthening Security and Education"

Penn President Liz Magill has announced a University-wide action plan to combat antisemitism, following donor backlash and safety concerns. The plan includes steps to improve safety and security, engagement, and education on campus. It also establishes a task force on antisemitism and a presidential commission to address interconnected forms of hate faced by Jewish, Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab communities. Penn plans to review safety measures, hire an administrator experienced in countering hate, expand training programs, and bolster academic research on antisemitism. The plan comes after incidents of antisemitism on campus and criticism of the administration's response to the Palestine Writes Literature Festival and the violence between Hamas and Israel.