Articles by Amasha Jayaratne
04/11/22 6:38pm
President Joe Biden extends student loan forgiveness
This pause on student loan payment will help 41 million borrowers avoid accruing further interest and prevent 7.5 million people from defaulting on their student loans. 03/30/22 12:37am
Two Penn seniors start Instagram blog to highlight the stories behind food
They decided to start an Instagram page — @flirtyforfood — amid the COVID-19 pandemic, to share this passion with their friends and help support small businesses in the process. 03/29/22 10:42pm
Climate scientist Michael Mann to join Penn faculty, lead new center for climate media
Mann is the first appointment made for Penn’s Energy and Sustainability Initiative, which will provide resources to 10 faculty members working in key climate areas. 02/21/22 1:30am
Penn receives $25M donation from James and Agnes Kim Family Foundation
This new gift will create an academic center within the Korean Studies program that will sponsor a global conference and promote collaboration with Philadelphia’s Korean community. 01/31/22 8:22pm
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. 01/17/22 10:33pm
Here’s what you need to know about Philadelphia’s new indoor dining vaccine requirement
The new requirement applies to any Philadelphia establishment that sells food and drink for onsite consumption indoors — including movie theaters, bowling alleys, and sports venues. 11/16/21 12:01am
Former Phila. Health Commissioner who disposed of MOVE remains appointed as D.C. executive
Farley resigned from his previous position after he admitted to authorizing the disposal without identifying the victims of the MOVE bombing, which killed 11 people. 10/25/21 11:53pm
Penn researchers win grant to study effects of interventions on Phila. health disparities
The environmental interventions include tree planting and rehabilitating abandoned houses, while the economic interventions will involve connecting participants to food and unemployment benefits. 10/22/21 1:11am
Family Weekend will be held virtually in October, altering some families’ plans
Family Weekend will include both live and asynchronous Zoom webinars and BlueJeans conferences with speakers from the University. 10/03/21 11:56pm