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Penn professor submits map for Pennsylvania redistricting using computational strategies
The map, submitted by a team of 12 mathematicians, was created using computational redistricting methods, meaning computers were used to test options for potential congressional maps that comply with the legal requirements, according to Gressman.
Students disappointed by Penn’s failure to readily enforce COVID-19 policies
Some students said that they felt the University's COVID-19 policies — such as double-masking, testing, and isolation — are not being enforced with enough rigor.
‘Who is Mehek Boparai?’: College senior set to compete on Jeopardy! next week
Boparai will participate in "Jeopardy!"'s yearly college championship alongside 35 students from 35 other colleges with the chance to win a $250,000 grand prize.
Penn Museum to spotlight opera singer Marian Anderson in honor of Black History Month
Throughout the month of February, a range of new public programs and exhibitions will commemorate Marian Anderson.
Penn files lawsuit against biotechnology company alleging patent infringement
The lawsuit claims that four of Genentech Inc's metastatic breast-cancer treatments mimic treatments that were developed and patented by Penn's cancer center.
Jaden Cloobeck | Stories to Stop Hazing
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck encourages students to openly talk about hazing in order to change the narrative and put an end to hazing on campus.
Penn women's swimming declares 'full support' for transgender teammate Lia Thomas
Amid ongoing updates to guidelines on transgender athletes, Penn's women's swimming and diving team stated its full support of teammate Lia Thomas.
Penn’s $4M investment in Lea Elementary renews West Philadelphia gentrification concerns
The memorandum of agreement between the two institutions was confirmed at a Jan. 27 School District of Philadelphia board meeting with no dissenting votes.
Checking in on men's basketball's postseason chances halfway through Ivy play
Current statistics show Penn having an 87.4% chance of making the Ivy playoffs, a 14.2% chance of finishing as the top seed, a 24.7% chance at second seed, and a 29.6% shot at third.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Sara Kenefick
Sophomore gymnast Sara Kenefick had a strong showing against Yale this past weekend, winning the all-around title with a total score of 38.975.
Undergraduate COVID-19 case count nearly triples
In a Feb. 1 email, Penn announced that the restriction on indoor social gatherings and event registration will remain, citing the doubling of COVID-19 positivity among undergraduate students.
Supreme Court agrees to hear case on Harvard University's affirmative action policies
The case was originally brought against Harvard University in 2014 by conservative activist group Students for Fair Admissions on the basis that Harvard and the University of North Carolina discriminate against white and Asian American applicants.
Penn Nursing launches new initiative focused on LGBTQ health
Led by Penn School of Nursing researcher and professor José Bauermeister, the lab aims to create a welcoming hub for students and faculty to address problems affecting the LGBTQ community.
A look at the best of Penn indoor track and field
As the indoor track and field teams head into a crucial stretch of their season, we check in on some of the top competitors in the program.
Penn squash shows consistent results at Columbia
The men's team is still undefeated, while the women's team grapples with a three-game losing streak.
Over 1,400 petition for Penn to revoke COVID-19 booster mandate
Citing Penn’s almost 100% vaccination rate and recent campus record high positivity rates, the petition demands the University remove the booster shot requirement.
Perry World House to hold event on UN’s role in advancing climate policy agenda
The speakers will share their own experiences advocating for the climate agenda, and the strategies for impacting policy both at summits behind closed doors and in the public.
Dean of Temple University's College of Education plans to steps down
In an email sent to Temple staff, Anderson announced his plans to take a sabbatical before working on a new research program exploring "college access and inclusion," The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Penn Student Federal Credit Union has opened applications for its $1000 annual scholarship
The scholarship — which closes on March 31 — is open to all Penn undergraduate students who receive financial aid or have outstanding student loans.