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Live updates — Penn's response to the coronavirus outbreak
Provost Wendell Pritchett wrote in an email to all graduate school professors on Sunday evening that researchers must discontinue all non-essential on-campus research activities by March 17 to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Penn Med study shows financial incentive can help physicians receive opioid training
After receiving the training, the study found that 65% of physicians reported administering or prescribing the treatment within five months.
University of California will end use of SAT, ACT in admissions entirely by fall 2025
Brian Taylor, managing director of New York City-based college admissions consulting firm Ivy Coach, believes the decision will influence other universities, and said it is likely that highly selective universities, such as Ivy League institutions, will be test-optional in the future.
New Wharton initiative will introduce students to the world of artificial intelligence
The program aims to inspire teaching and research in the field of AI and will be led by professor Kartik Hosanagar.
Africana Studies and English prof. Herman Beavers appointed Civic House faculty director
Beavers will succeed Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History Walter Licht, who served as the Civic House faculty director since 2002, and the founder of its Civic Scholars program.
University's retrieval policy draws mixed reactions from on-campus residents
Some students, having been unable to retrieve belongings from their dorms for months, are frustrated by Penn Residential Services’ recently announced procedures for letting students retrieve, store, or ship their items.
Wharton coronavirus course taken by over 2,400 people deemed a success by students, faculty
Guest lecturers included Penn President Amy Gutmann, National Bureau of Economic Research Fellow Kent Smetters, and Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett, among others.
Meet the candidates, including a Penn grad, for West Philadelphia seat in Pa. legislature
The primary election is scheduled to take place on June 2, and the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is May 26.
Here’s how Philadelphia-area colleges are planning for the fall semester
Institutions in the Philadelphia region are considering many variations of college life, including full in-person instruction, hybrid in-person and virtual instruction, and a fully virtual semester.
Penn study finds political beliefs affect how Americans follow distancing guidelines
The researchers found that people who identified as Democrats were more likely to engage in physical distancing than people who identified as Republicans.
Rev. Al Sharpton calls for minority representation, transparency in management of endowment
Sharpton asked Gutmann to publish a report on the involvement of African American professionals in the management of Penn’s $14.7 billion endowment.
Penn adds 300 seats to summer courses to compensate for 70% increase in enrollment
Each undergraduate school will likely continue to add more courses, seats, and sections for Summer Session II as students continue to demonstrate interest to their academic advisors.
Nursing students worry missed clinical hours, online replacements leave them underprepared
Although Nursing students were initially told they could continue their clinical rotations, the School of Nursing announced on March 13 that Penn Medicine and its affiliates placed an indefinite hold on clinical placements at their facilities.
Mother-daughter duo graduates summa cum laude from Penn, together
Stephanie and Arielle Pierson graduated with high honors from the College of Liberal and Professional Studies, expressing sadness that the program will transition to online only.
Veterinary telemedicine app wins Penn Wharton Startup Showcase
My Virtual Veterinarian's users increased more than 200% in April, and more than 300% in March as the coronavirus pandemic has increasingly led doctors to turn to telemedicine.
Engineering students find online classes less engaging, worry about a remote fall semester
Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science emphasizes a hands-on approach to education and after a semester of online labs and lectures, students are concerned by the possibility of more virtual classes.
Harvard Medical School first years will have all fall classes online
Four HMS deans announced on May 13 that while all first-year students will be taught remotely, all returning students will have classes taught on campus and will have access to research labs and clinical facilities.
Wharton Neuroscience Initiative receives $10 million donation for research, equipment
WiN Director Michael Platt said he hopes to provide funds for postdoctoral fellows and summer research opportunities through this donation, as well as purchase lab infrastructure systems for future WiN research.
Donation from Howard and Nancy Marks endows Marks Family Center for Excellence in Writing
The newly endowed Marks Family Center for Excellence in Writing will engage Penn students and West Philadelphians through writing initiatives and workshops.