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Former Penn Physiology Department Chair Robert E. Forster II dies at 101
Forster, 101, received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine in 1943.
Professors are keeping pandemic-inspired exam formats to alleviate student anxiety
Many professors incorporated benefits they found from using online platforms during the pandemic into their midterms this semester, adding that the return to in-person learning has eliminated concerns of academic integrity.
Sprinkler in Lauder College House causes second flooding evacuation this month
The sprinkler led to a building-wide evacuation and flooding in 13 suites, prompting the relocation of 12 students to the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel.
Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to open new clinic to combat Philadelphia health inequities
Services will include wellness check-ups for children and adults, behavioral health treatment, blood work, and immunizations.
Philadelphia School District to offer bonuses and increased pay to combat worker shortage
The decision will be effective immediately and last until April 2022.
Penn centers develop guide about COVID-19 treatment and prevention
The guide includes information about COVID-19 risks and treatment options, as well as statistics about the effectiveness of vaccines and masks.
Penn Libraries received works of late public health historian and activist Elizabeth Fee
Fee’s surviving spouse, Mary Garofalo, donated personal papers the leading scholar wrote during her time as a pioneer in advocacy, health, and history.
Penn professor part of team receiving $9 million grant to fight Parkinson’s
Bioengineering professor Danielle Bassett and the other members of the team were awarded the Collaborative Research Network grant on Oct. 26 from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s initiative.
Penn partners with research institutions on environmental humanities research program
The collaboration is dedicated to generating discussion and research on environmental justice, the climate crisis, and public engagement.
Penn Med’s $1.6 billion Pavilion to open this week with technologically advanced patient rooms
The 1.5-million-square-foot, 17-story facility is set to open to patients on Oct. 30.
Biden nominates Penn Law graduate to service on Federal Communications Commission
The FCC is responsible for regulating interstate and international communications via radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
Activist Loretta Ross urges productive conversations over cancel culture at Penn event
The event, titled “Calling in the Calling Out Culture — A Dialogue with Loretta Ross,” explored Ross’s philosophy of standing against injustice with an approach of love, respect, and grace.
Seniors encourage underclassmen to deconstruct ‘Penn Face’ at Dean’s Advisory Board panel
DAB organized the event, which was held in New College House West, to provide guidance on balancing the pressures Penn students face and building a supportive network of friends.
Penn shares contingency plan to ensure staff can commute to work in event of SEPTA strike
Should a strike occur, Penn plans on partnering with Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania Health System, and the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania to ensure Penn faculty can get to work.
Penn ranks No. 13 in U.S. News and World Report's 2022 ranking of Best Global Universities
Among the Ivy League, Penn ranked in the middle of the pack, with Harvard ranked No. 1, Columbia ranked No. 6, and Yale ranked No. 12.
Dude With Sign comes to Penn to promote HUP Pavilion opening
"Dude With Sign" runs a viral Instagram account with 7.7 million followers where he posts pictures of himself holding up cardboard signs with different phrases.
Transfer students will likely have a floor to themselves for the first time next year
The Transfer Student Organization is in the final stages of confirming that transfer students will be able to occupy the entire 11th floor of Rodin College House.
Weitzman School of Design announces new initiative to promote urban history scholarship
As part of the initiative, Weitzman will hire an assistant or associate professor as well as support a 10 year doctoral program.
Penn Vet establishes Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases
Ebola, Zika, Avian Flu, and swine flu are all examples of zoonotic diseases, and several scientists claim that SARS-COVID-19 is zoonotic well, as the disease likely originated from bats.