Cooper’s retirement— announced on Friday during a meeting of Penn’s Board of Trustees — is the latest in a string of departures among the highest positions at Penn.

These additions were announced on June 2 — a month after the initial proposal — and include significant reductions to Federal Pell Grants and the Federal Work-Study program.

The June 12 demonstration began at the corner of 34th and Walnut streets, where speakers advocated for the RAPUP’s right to “unionize for better healthcare, international protections, and higher pay.” ...