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Philadelphia School District backtracks from initial plan, will begin fall semester online
The Board of Education approved the revised reopening plan in a seven to one vote on Thursday afternoon.
Students question enforcement of Campus Compact, call on Penn to allow safe socialization
Without strict oversight, students worry a surge in cases could occur, yet students fear strict oversight and individual reporting could create a divisive campus culture.
Penn has one of the highest COVID-19 case counts among colleges in the United States
The University has had a total of 176 cases of COVID-19 among its student body since March, and currently has no more than two active cases. Though student cases have steadily declined, Penn has among the highest number of reported cases out of U.S. colleges according to a recent New York Times analysis.
Students are expected to follow the Campus Compact this fall. Here’s what it means.
The Compact expects students to adhere to a set of public health and safety measures, including practicing strict physical distancing and using facial coverings for two weeks before returning to campus before classes start on Sept. 1.
Penn releases 'Return to Campus Guide' for faculty and staff regarding masks, safety, pay
The "COVID-19 Return to Campus Guide for Penn Faculty and Staff," released in mid-July, was developed by a 20-member committee comprised of faculty and staff from various University departments.
Wharton Dean Erika James discusses diversity in business on NPR's 'All Things Considered'
James officially began her tenure as the 15th dean of the Wharton School on July 1 and is making history as the first woman and person of color to lead Wharton since its establishment in 1881.
‘The campus was dead’: Students who stayed at Penn last spring recount isolated experiences
Students unable to return home were able to fill out an online form requesting to remain on campus. Approximately 450 students received approvals, while thousands of other residents rapidly left campus en masse.
On the front lines of COVID-19: Penn student describes working as EMT in New York City
As an emergency medical technician in the Bronx, rising Wharton sophomore Stuart Harris likens his job to watching a “horror movie” — even months after the city survived its most devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to date.
‘A roller coaster month’: Intl. first-year students shaken once again by newest ICE policy
After receiving their schedules on Monday, international first years are worried that they won't be able to enter the U.S. without registering for in-person classes.
Students condemn antisemitic posts by Philadelphia Eagles’ Desean Jackson
Penn students were disappointed by the posts and said there is no place for antisemitism in our society.
Penn Justice Democrats co-director will be Pa. delegate for Bernie Sanders at DNC
Rising College junior Jack Cahill was selected to be an at-large delegate by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party on July 17 and was notified of his selection by the Sanders campaign.
As some colleges switch to a remote fall, Penn declines to say whether it will change plans
University spokesperson Stephen MacCarthy declined to say whether Penn is considering a change to a fully online semester or not.
Students opting to stay home this fall cite health concerns and campus restrictions
Some students are not satisfied with the University's preventative methods to reduce the spread of COVID-19, such as contact tracing, testing, and restrictions on social gatherings over 25 people.
Penn Med study finds low risk of strokes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
The study found that the majority of hospitalized COVID-19 patients who suffered strokes had preexisting conditions that put them at higher risk for strokes to begin with.
Penn faculty sign letter criticizing U.S. COVID-19 response, calling for national shutdown
Over 240 health professionals, including 11 Penn faculty members, have signed the letter, which was titled "Shut it Down, Start Over, Do it Right" and addressed to "America's decision makers."
Scared silent: Hong Kong national security law forces Penn students to rethink future plans
For Penn's Hong Kong students, returning home and speaking out against the law incites fear and leaves them with questions about their identity and their home.
Penn Dems hosts virtual event featuring 10 candidates looking to flip the Pa. statehouse
This year, Democrats need a net gain of four senate seats and nine state house seats to control both chambers of Congress.
Penn Museum will reopen to the public on July 28
In order to limit the spread of COVID-19, visitors will be required to wear facial coverings and remain six feet away from those who are not in their household groups.
International first-year students taking an entirely online course load cannot enter U.S.
About 14% of admitted students to the Class of 2024 classify as international students who come from 98 countries, placing over 450 admitted international first years at risk under the restrictions.