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Over 100 protesters march through University City demanding Penn, Drexel pay PILOTs
The protest, called #PhillySchoolsDeserve: A March for PILOTs, was co-sponsored by Penn Community for Justice, Drexel Community for Justice, Penn for PILOTs, and other community organizations.
Penn profs. discuss role of Black artistry, scholarship in movement for racial justice
At the event, titled "Voice, Representation, and Collective Memory in American Culture," the panelists highlighted how whiteness is centered in cultural systems like popular culture and educational institutions.
Three Penn students awarded Goldwater Scholarship to fund future research careers
The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to sophomores and juniors who intend to earn a Ph.D. or master’s degree in a STEM field and are interested in research in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering.
Annenberg study finds testimony from scientists increases positive views of vaccines
The study found that participants who watched a video clip of science experts were more likely to have positive views on vaccines compared to those who watched a video of parent anecdotes.
Penn student charged with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing former boyfriend
Sobejano denied that she attacked Parente, telling police she acted out of self-defense after he came at her with a knife.
Local policymakers and Penn alumni discuss progressive policy change at virtual event
Helen Gym and Rick Krajewski addressed progressive causes such as supporting a Green New Deal, divestment from the fossil fuel industry, and the disproportionate effect that the policing system has on communities of color.
Phila. approves Penn as COVID-19 vaccination site with first shots likely in mid-April
The University will begin vaccinating community members who qualify under Phases 1A and 1B as soon as its first allotment of doses arrives from the city.
Penn to recruit Asian American Studies profs. following concerns over lack of program support
The search will occur during the 2021-2022 academic year in an effort to have the new faculty join SAS in the 2022-2023 academic year, according to an announcement by School of Arts and Sciences Dean Steven Fluharty.
As COVID-19 variants run rampant in Philadelphia, Penn urges students to be more vigilant
The University has seen a few cases this week among students who have already been fully vaccinated.
Student-run credit union offers two $1,000 financial wellness scholarships to undergrads
The scholarship, which is open to any undergraduate student receiving financial aid or with outstanding student loans, is accepting applications through March 31.
Duke University to provide COVID-19 vaccines for all students in the Durham area
The state will provide single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines to Duke Health.
Penn Medicine study finds 61% of opioids go unused following common surgeries
The study also found that most prescribed opioids are taken within the first few days following surgery.
Quattrone Center launches website to help prosecutors establish wrongful conviction units
The website, www.convictionreview.net, provides prosecutors in conviction review units with guides and templates for each step of the review process.
Philadelphia organizations work to educate and provide vaccines to at-risk populations
Experts believe that distrust in vaccines is a contributing factor to racial inequalities in Philadelphia's vaccine rollout, as well as a lack of accessibility to vaccines and information on them.
Few students utilize indoor dining at dining halls amid COVID-19 concerns
There are generally “less than a dozen students” in the dining halls every day, many of whom go to eat breakfast, Penn Business Services Director of Communications and External Relations Barbara Lea-Kruger wrote in an email to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Study of U.S. college students will track whether vaccinated people can spread COVID-19
The study will include more than 12,000 college students immunized with the Moderna vaccine at more than 20 universities across the United States.
First-year FGLI students share experiences of impostor syndrome at Penn First Plus, GIC forum
A primary concern shared by students was feeling a lack of community while taking virtual classes. Some students also said that grappling with feelings of inadequacy and impostor syndrome as FGLI students has been a struggle.
Kevin Johnson named 27th Penn Integrates Knowledge professor
Johnson will hold appointments in the Department of Computer and Information Science in the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics in the Perelman School of Medicine.
Bryn Mawr and Haverford announce plans for return to in-person learning this fall
All students will be welcomed back to campus for in-person classes, shared meals, athletic competitions, and arts performances.