Wharton Behavioral Lab now running in-person studies from newly renovated lab space

The WBL resumed in-person studies in its upgraded lab space in the fall 2021 semester, with sample sizes of 150 to 200 participants per study.  

Every Ocean Hughes named School of Design visiting professor for 2021-2022 academic year

EOH will work with graduate students in the School of Design, and in spring 2022, she will give a public lecture and lead a seminar class.

Penn researchers find link between SNAP participation and lower diabetes rates

SNAP helps to feed more than 42 million Americans every month.

SEPTA and workers reach tentative agreement, avoiding strike

Under the proposed two-year contract, union workers will receive 3% raises for each year of the contract, pandemic hazard pay bonuses, and parental leave provisions, as well as Juneteenth as a paid holiday.

Philadelphia selected to participate in federal partnership to reduce violent crime

The three-year federal program from the Department of Justice will provide the Philadelphia Police Department with training and assistance in gun violence, community engagement, and crime analysis.

Power of Penn Campaign raises more than $5.4 billion, exceeding original goal

With 389,535 donors and more than 41,000 alumni giving for the first time, the Power of Penn Campaign exceeded its original goal of $4.1 billion.