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Hallie Swanson | Remote learning was a disaster; let’s make this the last time
Guest columnist Hallie Swanson argues that remote learning was a disaster that Penn should never return to again.
Sitting down with Penn's new president: M. Elizabeth Magill
In a wide-ranging interview, covering topics spanning from Penn Medicine and University fundraising to fly fishing, Magill spoke to The Daily Pennsylvanian after the announcement.
Meet M. Elizabeth Magill, Penn's next president — and an avid fly fisher
Magill served as provost of University of Virginia and dean at Stanford Law School and is known for her commitment to law and leadership in higher education.
M. Elizabeth Magill to become Penn's ninth president, succeeding Amy Gutmann
Magill, who currently serves as the University of Virginia's Provost and Executive Vice President, will assume the Penn Presidency on July 1.
Senate committee confirms Penn President Amy Gutmann’s ambassador nomination to Germany
Some committee members expressed concerns — which Penn has previously refuted — about alleged Chinese donations to the University made under Gutmann’s presidency.
University announces students affected by delayed move-in will receive reimbursement
Postponed final exams from the fall will be made up during the beginning of the spring semester in the same format they were offered previously.
University estimates 1 in 6 Penn community members infected with COVID-19 over winter break
1,281 Penn community members tested positive for COVID-19 last week — the highest number of new cases in one week since the start of the fall semester.
Penn Libraries extends winter break hours through virtual learning period
Most libraries are open under Winter Break's shortened hours and access is limited to only Penn community members through Jan. 23.
2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 list features multiple Penn graduates
The annual Forbes list recognizes 600 up-and-coming leaders under 30 years old from 20 different industries.
Penn Dining suspends indoor dining due to rising COVID-19 cases
Residential dining halls will suspend indoor dining and operate with a grab-and-go "takeout" system for the foreseeable future.
TIME honors Penn alumnus Elon Musk, two Penn Medicine researchers among People of the Year
TIME's Editor-in-Chief described Elon Musk, who graduated from the College and Wharton in 1997, as an “example of a massive shift in our society.”
Everything you need to know about Penn’s spring COVID-19 policies
Penn will begin the spring semester with several COVID-19 mitigation measures — including two weeks of virtual learning and a new masking requirement.
FGLI students blindsided by delayed move-in, 'insensitive’ communication
The University received over 1,100 requests for early arrival, and approved "slightly more than 60%," according to Marc Lo, executive director of P1P.
Sophomore Michaela Stanfield adjusts well to the challenges of college basketball
Sophomore guard Michaela Stanfield, like many of her classmates, had an unconventional freshman experience.
Penn swimming and diving hosts Ivy League rivals for senior day
Several seniors closed out the meaningful afternoon at their home pool with notable results, with many underclassmen also stepping up to prove results as well.
Penn unable to sneak past Lions, picks up first loss in Ivy League play
With both teams coming off a back-to-back, Penn appeared to be the ones rattled by the challenge, falling short to Columbia.
Men's basketball notches second Ivy victory in a row against Cornell
After breaking its six-game losing streak in its first Ivy League matchup against Brown, Penn was looking to keep its conference record undefeated, and it did just that in a 79-65 win in the Palestra against Cornell.
Penn announces COVID-19 mitigation efforts including double mask requirement, gateway testing
University administrators announced that all students need to be tested for COVID-19 48 hours prior to arriving on campus and receive a gateway test upon arrival.
Women's basketball weekend slate canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Due to COVID-19 concerns in the Quakers' program, Penn women's basketball's two-game weekend slate was canceled.