Intl. students hesitant to return to campus, citing travel restrictions and COVID-19 risks

Responses to an AIS survey so far suggest “no clear majority” among the three options — going back, staying home, or unsure — for what international students plan to do in the fall. 

‘It had to come down,’ says Penn grad who sculpted city’s controversial Frank Rizzo statue

Protesters who attempted to tear down the statue during anti-police brutality protests say the statue stood as a symbol of discrimination and police brutality. 

Penn Med professor leads research team on repurposing drugs for COVID-19 treatment

Although the team has not found concrete results yet, Fajgenbaum said it has found drugs that show promise for treating coronavirus.

Students forced to break leases, make new housing plans as coronavirus fallout continues

Students have broken their off-campus leases and signed new ones for the summer and upcoming academic year as the virus has brought health and financial concerns to many families.

Penn students analyze political cartoons and satire in this communication class

Students in the class analyze political cartoons and videos to explore a satirist’s role in society, both politically and culturally.