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Penn calls risk of campus monkeypox outbreak ‘extremely low,’ advises caution
There have been no cases at Penn this semester and the risk of an outbreak on campus remains “extremely low,” according to Penn Public Health and Wellbeing.
Penn's 60-Second Lectures returns to College Green this fall with new format
The lecture series will take place on Sept. 14, starting at noon at the Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall.
Penn Wellness to host ‘Lunch-n-Learn’ session to educate on monkeypox
The event will take place in Houston Hall from noon to 1 p.m. and will host a Penn epidemiologist and a medical provider from Student Health and Counseling.
Princeton financial aid will cover all costs for families making up to $100K
Starting in fall 2023, all eligible students at Princeton University will be exempt from paying all college-related expenses, including room and board.
Wharton names Renita Miller as inaugural chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer
Miller comes to Penn from Princeton University, where she spent four years as the associate dean for access, diversity, and inclusion at Princeton Graduate School.
Penn Medicine launches clinical trial to test gum that traps COVID-19, preventing spread
The chewing gum, designed by the School of Dental Medicine researcher Henry Daniell, has the ability to block the transmission of COVID-19.
Penn to build new performing arts theater in first-ever expansion of Annenberg Center
The 3,100-square-foot building, which is part of a $25 million renovation plan, is expected to have an audience capacity of 300 to 350 people
Acme reopens despite new report of additional health code violations
A reinspection report by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Office of Food Protection cleared Acme, located at 40th and Walnut Streets, to reopen to the public.
Academic integrity and student conduct violations drop, approaching pre-pandemic levels
Data for the 2021-2022 academic year shows a 43% decrease in academic integrity violations and a 45% decrease in student conduct violations when compared to the 2020-2021 academic year.
Former Australian PM, three U.S. diplomats headline PWH’s globalization-centered conference
The theme of this year's conference is "A Fracturing World: The Future of Globalization."
Wistar Institute launches biomedical technician training program
The 12-week paid program will consist of a cohort of 18 students who will train to work in biotech laboratories and in manufacturing cell and gene therapies.
Penn moves up one spot, tying for No. 7 in U.S. News 2022-23 Rankings
The Wharton School and the School of Nursing once again earned top rankings in the report’s lists of undergraduate business schools and nursing programs respectively.
Penn hosts sixth Elon Musk Public Lecture featuring physics professor Andreas Albrecht
The event was held on Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. and featured 1983 PhD graduate Andreas Albrecht, now a physics professor at the University of California at Davis.
Penn junior Sarah Katz died Sept. 10
Katz grew up in Jersey City, N.J., and took a gap year before coming to Penn.
New Penn application supplement prompts students to express gratitude
The new prompt, intended to be a “feel-good exercise” for applicants, was announced by Penn Admissions on Aug. 1.
New VP of Division of Public Safety talks importance of transparency, community input
Kathleen Shields Anderson, who previously served as interim vice president of Penn's Division of Public Safety, was selected from a competitive pool of applicants for the position.
Harvard professor accused of sexual harassment returns to teaching, leading to student protests
Several students opposing his return walked out of his class while dozens of others congregated on campus to protest his professorship.
UC Townhomes activists protest in front of City Hall
Philadelphia City Councilmembers Helen Gym and Kendra Brooks released a joint statement in support of extending the federal contact with HUD and "committing city dollars" to ensure affordability.
College Green art installation aims to raise suicide awareness, destigmatize mental health
The “Send Silence Packing” interactive display tours college campuses across the country and partners with local student volunteers to raise mental health awareness.