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Limited inpatient psychiatric capacity in Philadelphia hospitals puts stress on providers
An October 2021 survey by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing found that 78% of organizations experienced increased demand for behavioral health services in the three months prior.
Penn women's swimmer Lia Thomas speaks to Sports Illustrated in exclusive cover story
In the piece, Thomas talks about her historic season, experiences and difficulties transitioning, and goals after she graduates this spring.
Flights to Europe from Philadelphia will continue amid Ukrainian conflict
American Airlines currently plans on continuing service to European cities for the immediate future. However, Ukraine has closed its airspace to all civilian flights in light of the conflict.
Twin truths and misconceptions: How the Garrett and Kenefick sisters of gymnastics landed at Penn
Sophomores Ana and Sara Kenefick and freshmen Isabella and Marigold Garrett translate their teamwork as twins to teamwork as Quakers.
Despite late-game rally, women's lacrosse falls short to No. 9 Loyola Maryland
After falling behind early, Penn women's lacrosse managed to work its way back into the game, but came up short in the fourth quarter.
Experts analyze war in Ukraine, say ‘Putin has lost touch with reality’ at PWH event
Nearly 200 individuals gathered Wednesday — virtually and in person — to listen to the event's panelists address the U.S. government's response to the crisis and how other nations will likely respond.
Philadelphia lifts indoor mask mandate, moves to ‘All Clear’ response level
Effective immediately, masks are no longer required indoors, with exceptions for the “higher-risk” settings of schools, healthcare institutions, congregate settings, and public transportation.
Ukrainian students fear for families at home amid Russian invasion
Penn students who have family in Ukraine told The Daily Pennsylvanian that their families are conflicted about whether to stay at home or seek asylum in neighboring countries.
Abramson Cancer Center awarded $12.3 million grant to study new form of radiation therapy
The developing therapy — called FLASH for its speed — administers doses in under a second, while traditional therapies administer doses over several minutes, according to the press release.
Penn Abroad offers tips to students traveling abroad for spring break
In anticipation of spring break, Penn Global Support Services, and International Risk Management have issued five tips for international travel over the spring break.
Penn’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics to hold webinar discussing opioid deaths
Penn Nursing assistant professor Shoshana Aronowitz will moderate the event, which will be co-sponsored by the Center for Health Economics of Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorder, HCV, and HIV.
Two Penn professors awarded 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship for scientific research
Jariwala and Chen are among the 118 recipients of the two-year fellowship, which awards $75,000 to winners to fund their research.
National search for Penn's new VP of Public Safety begins, following Maureen Rush’s retirement
Senior Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli is leading the search for Rush’s replacement. While Rush acted as both Chief of Police and Vice President of DPS, the roles will now be separate positions.
Vinay Khosla | The Moncler ethos: Bridging the wealth gap at Penn
Columnist Vinay Khosla argues that Penn students ought to be more cognizant of wealth disparities in order to build a more inclusive campus environment.
Penn announces documentary filmmaker Ken Burns as 2022 Commencement speaker
Burns, an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and Academy Award nominee, will give the Commencement speech and receive an honorary doctor of arts degree from Penn.
Penn women's swimming and diving improves to third at the Ivy League Championships
Penn women's swimming is spending four days in Cambridge to compete in the Women's Ivy League Swimming & Diving Championships.
Penn extends deadline to upload proof of COVID-19 booster shot or risk testing twice weekly
The University will extend the deadline to Mar. 14 for those who are eligible for a booster shot to upload their information.
Q&A with Penn women's lacrosse captains Ellen O’Callaghan and Niki Miles
The DP sat down with the Penn women's lacrosse captains in order to get their perspectives just two games into the season.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Dylan Gergar
Gergar was crucial in Penn men's lacrosse's victory against No. 7 Duke on Saturday in Long Island.