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Penn Vet, Pa. Game Commission investigate cause of mysterious songbird deaths

Initially, Penn Vet solely tracked the cases of sickness and death, but they are now focused on finding the underlying source of the illness, the Centre Daily Times reported.

New student group aims to prepare members for a career in aerospace business

In spring 2021, WUAC hosted a case competition where teams designed a proposal to present to a panel of industry experts, including Harry Partridge, NASA’s Ames Center Chief Technologist.

Penn will 'strongly recommend' — but not require — mask-wearing indoors, joining CDC

The move comes as COVID-19 cases across the country continue to rise, largely due to the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Penn will continue to monitor the situation and the decision may change in the future.

Review of DPS recommends overhaul of Penn Police in wake of Black Lives Matter protests

The report concludes that Penn must increase transparency about the structure, funding, oversight, and activities of DPS.

Online teaching negatively impacts student learning, Wharton professor’s study finds

The researchers found that no particular demographic was more impacted by the effects of online learning and that certain learning techniques were more effective.

Trio of University City restaurants hold grand opening, a step towards post-pandemic normalcy

Coney Shack, NAM Kitchen, and Paris Baguette – all located near Hamilton Court – are three of the newest additions to University City's food scene.

Penn Museum workers to vote on unionizing, alleging poor working conditions

The Penn Museum allegedly began a campaign earlier in the summer encouraging workers to vote against forming a union. In an emailed statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, however, the museum wrote that it “supports its employees’ rights to make an informed decision about the voting process."

Penn-sponsored 'Vaccine Street Team' goes door-to-door to combat COVID-19 vaccine myths

The team visited 9,161 pre-mapped homes and reached over 250 individuals who were initially hesitant to get vaccinated, as of July 13.

Pa. State Representative elected to reform 190th district implicated in deed fraud

Amen Brown allegedly purchased a row house in the Point Breeze neighborhood in Philadelphia despite the owner of the home having been deceased for over 10 years.

A look back at Amy Gutmann’s greatest accomplishments in her 17 years as Penn president

As Gutmann awaits U.S. Senate confirmation for her ambassadorship, here's a look at her greatest accomplishments during her 17-year presidency. 

Philadelphia issues Air Quality Alert as smoke sets in from West Coast fires

Smoke from the wildfires along the West Coast has travelled all the way to Philadelphia, prompting an Air Quality Alert in the region.

Students are excited to be on campus, but cautious about COVID-19 variants

Students said that they were looking forward to socializing on campus after two semesters of online learning. For some, it would be their first time stepping on campus.

PennMed researchers receive $2.9 million to study racial disparities in heart disease

The study funded by the AHA will focus on how two types of cancer create a higher risk for cardiovascular disease among Black and Hispanic cancer survivors.

Penn Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art partner to offer summer discounts for visitors

Visitors can purchase discounted tickets until Labor Day on Sept. 6 and will be provided with a one-use voucher that can be utilized until Sept. 20.

Penn's former Board of Trustees chair David Cohen tapped as U.S. ambassador to Canada

The nomination comes just three weeks after Biden nominated Penn President Amy Gutmann as the next U.S. ambassador to Germany on July 2.

Penn Law students revitalize club to petition against University-sponsored travel to Israel

Penn Law Students for Justice in Palestine released a statement on July 2 discouraging students from participating in itrek, an annual academic trip to Israel for business, law, policy, and STEM students.

1996 Penn graduate Michael Avenatti sentenced to 30 months in prison in Nike extortion case

Avenatti and lawyer Mark Geragos insisted that Nike pay them $25 million to investigate internal wrongdoings or he would expose the company's alleged misconduct at a news conference.

Students call Gutmann’s nomination a ‘great opportunity,’ but are wary of leadership change

In an email sent to the Penn community, Gutmann said she intends to serve as Penn president until June 30, 2022, as originally intended, or until the Senate confirms her ambassadorship.

Student leaders praise Penn's decision to hold 2021 pre-orientation programs in person

The five University Life pre-orientation programs were previously held virtually in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

For first time ever, Penn sophomores will participate in their own orientation program

Many rising sophomores expressed excitement and said that they hope to meet people through the programming and, for some, to take their first steps on campus.