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Penn researchers find link between rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and economic insecurity
The study found that the cause an uptick in hate crimes against Asians during the COVID-19 pandemic was most significant in areas with high unemployment in Italy.
Annual Women in STEM symposium celebrates progress, calls for more diversity in engineering
Female enrollment in Penn Engineering currently stands at about 40%, which Engineering Dean Vijay Kumar said is not enough.
Penn senior, alum awarded Churchill Scholarship to study at Cambridge University
College senior Adam Konkol and December 2020 College graduate Abigail Timmel were two of 16 people across the country who were awarded the scholarship.
Latinx health care workers seek city funding to increase community vaccination rates
The Latinx community comprises 15% of Philadelphia, but as of March 22, only about 12% of those vaccinated are Latinx.
Phila. launches $1.5 million initiative to restore local businesses impacted by COVID-19
The initiative aims to help employers safely return employees to work, promote the city through local events, coordinate with local transit lines, and provide locals with information about vaccines.
Penn to consider impact of COVID-19 on faculty for tenure, promotion applications
While faculty members welcomed the option to submit a pandemic impact statement, some expressed concern over how answers would be interpreted.
Penn Nursing ranked No. 1 in the world by Quacquarelli Symonds for sixth straight year
Penn topped the nursing rankings with 95.5 total quality points, outperforming the nursing programs at King’s College London and Johns Hopkins University, which placed second and third, respectively.
Former Pa. Secretary of Health Rachel Levine confirmed to federal post
The United States Senate confirmed Rachel Levine as the nation’s assistant secretary for health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday.
Research at Penn brochure includes special section on COVID-19 in new online-only format
The brochure includes a section devoted to COVID-19, featuring a two-page timeline of COVID-19 research at the University.
Policing, cultural center space are among chief concerns for newly elected 6B leaders
The Daily Pennsylvanian interviewed the leaders about their priorities and ambitions for the year, particularly as the groups continue supporting their constituents virtually during COVID-19.
FEMA site will administer Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine starting in April
For the next three weeks, the site will administer second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for eligible individuals with an appointment, but will stop administering first doses.
Harvard students will live on campus and have in-person learning for fall 2021
The decision comes after several universities—including Penn—have announced plans for a return to in-person operations for the fall.
Penn Medicine Anti-Racism Task Force awarded Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Award
The task force received the award for developing interventions to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in resident positions and creating educational forums to facilitate discussions on racism, equity, and inclusion.
Penn expands pool of students eligible to attend in-person commencement
Undergraduate students who completed their graduation requirements in August or December 2020 will now be able to participate in the May 17 in-person ceremony.
Prof., alum reignite calls to investigate Trump SAT cheating allegations post presidency
Wharton professor Eric W. Orts and Penn alumnus Stephen Sheller, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, penned an open letter on Feb. 18 requesting that the University begin an investigation of the former president’s alleged fraud.
Undergraduate COVID-19 positivity rate increases to 0.93% largely due to student travel
Director of Campus Health Ashlee Halbritter said the 49 total undergraduate cases can largely be attributed to student travel during the two "Spring Stay" days.
More than 1,300 petition against Penn’s decision to hold commencement on a Jewish holiday
University spokesperson Stephen MacCarthy did not respond to a request for comment about whether the University is aware of the petition and if it is considering moving the date of commencement, which coincides with Shavuot.
New journal aims to foster Christian community and expression on Penn’s campus
The Penn Epistle published its first journal article in December 2020 and has since posted weekly columns about community, truth, worldview, and praise on its website.
Penn Med study finds staff dedication correlates to positive experiences in addiction treatment
Reviews with comments related to staff dedication were associated with positive experiences, while comments about professionalism and communication were strongly correlated with negative reviews.