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Penn Law professor creates system to track outcomes of insurance suits during COVID-19

The COVID Coverage Litigation Tracker, created by Penn Law School Professor Thomas Baker, collects data on the outcomes of insurance litigation cases filed during the pandemic.

Since the Penndemic Instagram account highlights student achievements during COVID-19

The page, started by four Penn students, has spotlighted students who found joy in cooking, starting a podcast, skydiving, and releasing music on Spotify. 

Penn Medicine has administered over 62,000 COVID-19 vaccines to patients in five weeks

Penn Medicine began the transition from vaccinating staff to vaccinating patients by identifying eligible patients via electronic medical records and sending them an email with a link to schedule an appointment.

Penn Medicine program integrating mental health treatment into primary care deemed a success

The initiative, started in 2018, helps patients seeking mental health care receive intake, triage, and referral services through their primary care providers.

Wharton professor named new director of Cambridge Judge Business School

During his time at Wharton, Mauro Guillén was the Anthony L. Davis Director of the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies from 2007 to 2019.

Penn plans for in-person instruction for fall 2021 semester

In an email sent an email to faculty on Monday morning, top University administrators cited the increasing availability of vaccines and Biden's recent promise to make every adult in the United States eligible for vaccination by May 1 as reason to be hopeful about a nearing end to the pandemic.

Former Australian PM discusses U.S.-China relations in post-COVID-19 world at Penn event

The Wharton Undergraduate Finance and Technology Group hosted former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in a virtual event on March 9.

FGLI students report lack of financial support and communication from Penn amid COVID-19

After one year of the pandemic, first-generation, low-income students are still facing a variety of challenges — some of which they say stem from Penn's high-pressure culture and a lack of institutional support from the University. 

Philadelphia can meet Biden's goal for all adults to be eligible for the vaccine by May

Close to 800,000 of the city's nearly 1.2 million adults could be vaccinated by July 4.

Penn panel discusses effect of lack of newsroom diversity and Trump-era misinformation

The panel, titled “Truth Telling, The Media, & Social Equity,” featured professional and student journalists, as well as Annenberg School for Communication Dean John L. Jackson, Jr.

PSG uses excess reserve funds to launch initiatives benefiting marginalized communities

PSG is using the money to make large, one-time purchases or endowments, including an endowed fund for public service internships and a grocery delivery pilot program for highly aided students.

Penn Medicine study finds better knowledge of immune activation may improve COVID-19 treatment

The study’s findings could lead to advancements in the treatment of COVID-19 in both children and adults. 

Phila. residents urge Penn to pay PILOTs to underfunded local schools at City Council hearing

Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Children and Youth held a hearing on Wednesday, Mar. 3 to examine the role that Payments in Lieu of Taxes could play in the city’s future. 

Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to campaign for positions in May municipal election

PLTV, a nonpartisan group, is gearing up to get Penn students to run for three of the five positions that are responsible for running local polling places: two inspectors and one judge of election. 

Thinking of living in New College House West this fall? Here’s what you need to know.

With many similarities to Lauder College House — formerly known as the original New College House — NCHW is set to feature suite-style apartments, spacious common areas, and a dining hall. 

Penn Marriage Pact pairs over 2,700 students with compatible matches

Despite challenges, such as more heterosexual women than men signing up, 2,759 Penn undergraduates participated and were matched with one other person with whom they are compatible romantically or as friends.

Despite declining COVID-19 positivity rate, admin. brace for uptick after days off

Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé said he is apprehensive about the effect that potential student travel in spite of COVID-19 safety protocols over the break may have on the campus positivity rate in the coming weeks. 

FEMA vaccination clinic administers thousands of doses in first day open

Older adults, restaurant employees, and high-risk individuals were among the first group of individuals to receive the vaccine.

John Legend wins Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship 2021 Alumni Achievement Award

The award is given to alumni who represent excellence in the Penn and Wharton startup community. 

Students report no decrease in workload despite two days off this week

Despite the shortened two-day spring break taking place this week, some students reported that they have assignments due on days where no classes will be held.