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Gov. Wolf extends deadline for mail-in primary ballots to June 9
Elections offices must receive ballots by 5 p.m. EDT on June 9, one week after the original deadline. Ballots must still be postmarked by June 2.
Coronavirus upends grad school applicants’ plans to take LSAT and MCAT this spring
Coronavirus has skewed students’ plans to take required standardized tests such as the LSAT and MCAT for law and medical schools, respectively, this spring.
The Grad Issue: A look back at the Class of 2020's time at Penn
Take a look back at the Class of 2020’s journey at Penn from 2016 to 2020.
The Grad Issue: 2019-2020 Year in Review
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, students were forced to cut their spring semester on campus short and transition to online learning.
The Grad Issue: 2018-2019 Year in Review
The Class of 2020's junior year at Penn saw a record-breaking turnout at the 2018 midterm elections and the emergence of an admissions scandal that took the nation by storm in spring 2019.
The Grad Issue: 2017-2018 Year in Review
From the Eagles' first-ever Super Bowl victory, to a contentious Amy Wax op-ed, the Class of 2020's sophomore year was defined by controversy and celebration.
The Grad Issue: 2016-2017 Year in Review
From Donald Trump's win at the 2016 presidential elections to racially explicit texts targeting Penn students of color, the Class of 2020's first year at Penn saw great shock, tension, and resilience within the Penn community.
Fulbright participants return home or face quarantine abroad after program suspension
On March 20, the Fulbright program was suspended for all American citizens participating in the U.S. Fulbright Program.
Penn, Phila. conduct joint survey finding 75% of citizens say residents should wear masks
Philadelphia County is currently under a stay-at-home order but the restriction is expected to be lifted on June 5, when the county will move into the yellow phase of reopening.
With fall semester format undecided, students worry about online classes, on-campus health
The University's four outlined scenarios have drawn mixed reactions from students, as some believe any form of on-campus instruction is too great a risk, while others wish Penn would have provided more specifics.
Photo Essay | Closed gates, empty lawns. This summer, Ivy League campuses are deserted.
College campuses are emptier than ever as summer courses have moved online, programs have been canceled, and visitors from around the world stay at home. This is what Ivy League campuses look like as summer begins during the coronavirus pandemic.
After city protests and violence, Gutmann addresses George Floyd murder in statement
Gutmann’s statement addressed the “tragic and senseless” nature of Floyd’s murder, as well as the University’s commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive campus community.
Live updates — Philadelphia protests over George Floyd's murder for eighth straight day
Thousands of demonstrators, including Penn students, have taken to the streets of Philadelphia to protest racism in response to the recent police murder of George Floyd. Here's the latest from Philadelphia.
SpaceX, founded by Penn graduate Elon Musk, launches U.S. astronauts into space
The Crew Dragon capsule containing astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley is expected to reach the International Space Station at approximately 10:30 a.m. EDT Sunday morning after about 19 hours in space.
Thousands of activists march through Philadelphia protesting police murder of George Floyd
Although Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said police would be respectful of protesters, activists were met with tear gas and pepper spray hours into the demonstration, shortly after protesters began breaking into police vehicles.
Grad student research returns to campus as first set of lab restrictions lift
Labs have been operating at less than 10% of normal capacity, with researchers observing social distancing and hygiene protocol, while also wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as recommended by the CDC.
Cornell is set to effectively divest from fossil fuels. FFP says Penn needs to catch up.
Penn announced in January that they would not invest in thermal coal and tar sands industries in the future and a University spokesperson wrote Penn has no further plans to report.
U. denies complaint that Penn Biden Center accepted undisclosed donations from China
The National Legal and Policy Center complaint alleges the University has millions of dollars in undisclosed funds from China.
Fuel Our Heroes Penn raises money to provide Penn Medicine with PPE and other essentials
The organization is directly partnered with Penn Medicine, and has raised over $7,000 with a team of 10 student ambassadors.