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CHOP ranked second best pediatric hospital in the country by U.S. News and World Report
It is the 15th consecutive year that the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals.
Penn sponsors 'Philly Vax Sweepstakes' to incentivize Phila. residents to get vaccinated
Penn has partnered with the City of Philadelphia to sponsor a lottery of cash prizes of up to $50,000 awarded to residents for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mapping U.S. colleges' COVID-19 vaccine requirement policies
In real time, The Daily Pennsylvanian is tracking the fall 2021 vaccine requirement policies at over 200 U.S. colleges across each of the 50 states.
Penn Med implements digital tool to empower and engage inpatients during hospital stays
Penn Medicine’s new digital tool, MyChart Bedside, allows inpatients to view their upcoming procedures and tests, the medications they will be receiving, and their treatment providers.
‘A huge help’: Phila. restaurant owners see sales increase during Black Restaurant Week
Black Restaurant Week, an event that showcases Black-owned restaurants and culinary businesses in the city, took place from June 4 to June 13.
Cellphone usage while driving is linked to other risky behaviors, Penn study finds
Researchers found that people 18- to 24-years-old who use cellphones while driving are more likely to engage in other impulsive behaviors, establishing a link between impulsivity and car crashes.
Penn lifts nearly all indoor mask-wearing requirements for vaccinated individuals
The move marks the first time in well over a year that students, faculty, and staff will not be required to wear a mask indoors at Penn, a monumental step towards Penn's plan of holding a fully in-person, on-campus fall semester.
‘A sense of normalcy’: students welcome Penn’s new mask guidelines
Several students remain concerned about the enforcement of new mask-wearing regulations and the impact they will have on the West Philadelphia community.
Penn Band reintroduces color guard section after over 10 years
The section has assembled approximately 12 members and is gearing up for performances at various Penn events in the fall.
More than 300 students, faculty, alumni sign statement urging Penn to divest from Israel
The statement, released on May 19, has been signed by nearly 330 members of the Penn community and 28 Penn groups and Philadelphia-based organizations.
Six Penn faculty members launch free, open-source course on COVID-19, mRNA vaccines
The PennMed instructors created the virtual course to help the general public understand the science behind mRNA vaccines and encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Former Wharton Vice Dean Jason Wingard named Temple University president
Wingard graduated from the Graduate School of Education in 2000 and will be the first Black president of Temple.
Students coming off gap years say they enjoyed work, travel experiences despite COVID-19
After taking a year away from school, many of these now members of the Class of 2025 said they are optimistic about the upcoming semester.
Students support Penn’s vaccine mandate, but some worry it poses challenges for intl. students
Students are concerned the vaccine mandate could force international students to move to the United States earlier and cause them to miss New Student Orientation activities and in-person classes.
Penn students to co-host second annual virtual pre-health conference in August
The conference will take place virtually from Aug. 4 to 6 and will feature guest speakers such as celebrity doctor Bill Dorfman and workshop events.
Many incoming first years receive scam emails from fraudulent Penn addresses
The emails advertised fake research, internship, and job opportunities and requested personal information from students who applied to them.
Penn students, community raise over $56,000 for 2021 graduate struck by car near campus
Dennis Ronel's accident prompted an outpouring of support from family, friends, and Penn alumni, and reignited criticisms of pedestrian safety on Penn's campus.
Penn’s Gene Therapy Program expands operations with lease from Discovery Labs
Penn's Gene Therapy Program signed a lease with Discovery Labs, a company that leases biopharma space for life science research, on May 25, significantly expanding its life science research capacity.
Penn Medicine develops an odor test that can quickly detect cancers with over 90% accuracy
A study done by Penn researchers found that the odor test can detect compounds found in pancreatic and ovarian cancer cells using blood samples from patients.