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Penn will hold in-person commencement for Class of 2021 with no guests allowed
Only seniors who have participated in Penn's asymptomatic testing program this semester and who have not had housing or access to campus revoked because of a Campus Compact violation will be eligible to participate.
College modifies natural sciences sector requirement to foster interdisciplinary approach
The new sector, Natural Science Across Disciplines, will take effect for students in the entering Class of 2025, but all current students may choose from the new list of courses.
Here’s how the Ivy League is handling COVID-19 on campus this spring
Six out of eight Ivy League institutions welcomed some — if not all — of their students to campus for the spring 2021 semester.
Penn Law event breaks down causes behind recent rise in anti-Asian discrimination
American Civil Liberties Union Deputy Legal Director Cecillia Wang analyzed the recent rise in hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander community at a virtual event on Monday.
These Pennsylvania schools are planning to return to in-person learning in fall 2021
Several schools in Pennsylvania have already announced their plans to hold classes in-person this fall and return to normal campus life, while Penn has yet to announce a decision.
Paul K. Kelly, a staple at the Kelly Writers House who funded its renovation, dies at 81
Kelly, who graduated from Penn and served on the Board of Trustees, was an integral part of the Kelly Writers House community.
Anonymous discussion-based app launches at Penn to foster dialogue around mental health
The app was first launched by a group of students at Dartmouth College and has since spread to 40 colleges and universities.
University of Pennsylvania Health System hospitals ranked No. 16 in the country by Newsweek
The two hospitals, which were ranked together, fell 15 spots in the world ranking and six spots in the national ranking.
Penn delays advance registration for fall courses as it mulls modes of instruction
The advance registration period for fall courses will now be held from April 13 through April 23, instead of the previously scheduled March 22 through April 4.
Disappointed with inaction, Philadelphians urge mayor to implement gun violence legislation
63-year-old veteran and activist Jamal Johnson has started another hunger strike, alleging inaction on behalf of the City of Philadelphia towards the city's gun violence crisis.
In this week’s crime log: theft from Acme Market, disorderly conduct, and vandalism
Crimes listed were reported to Penn's Division of Public Safety in the Penn Patrol Zone from March 1 to March 7.
Some FGLI students anticipate sophomore dining plan requirement will pose financial burden
Some FGLI students criticized the lack of flexibility of meal plans because of their high costs and the large number of meal swipes and Dining Dollars they come with.
Penn event discusses the challenges of integrating human services with health care
The event, titled “Addressing Social Needs to Improve Health,” featured a panel of health care and social work experts, who discussed health care’s role in filling social service gaps.
Swarthmore plans for a return to in-person learning in fall 2021
Swarthmore joins other local colleges and universities, such as Temple and Penn State, who have announced plans for an on-campus fall semester. Penn has yet to make an official decision.
Penn Medicine study finds financial incentives improve treatment for opioid use
The study examined the effectiveness of Pennsylvania’s Opioid Hospital Quality Improvement Program, which offers financial compensation to hospitals that provide treatment to patients who visit an emergency department with complications from opioid use.
Penn alumni lead public banking movement to address racial disparities, take on Wall Street
Those who support public banking believe it could address issues ranging from racial justice to climate change and the power of big finance.
Penn in Washington plans for tentative in-person programming this fall
A semester-long program, the Penn in Washington Program affords a cohort of about 25 students the opportunity to work part-time as interns in D.C., while also taking four course credits taught by Penn professors in Washington.
Students pleased with Pottruck reopening, calling it a ‘glimpse of the old routine’
Pottruck reopened some of its facilities to all undergraduate students on Feb. 24 after piloting COVID-19 protocols that proved successful.
Philadelphia eases COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor dining and sporting events
Restaurants may now have six people per table outdoors and professional sports teams are allowed to have spectators at a limited capacity.