In early August, four Ivy League institutions backtracked on their initial plans for a hybrid fall semester and on-campus living.
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Penn Student Government will contribute $250,000 to support Black student programming
$200,000 will go to Makuu: The Black Cultural Center, with $150,000 of this portion reserved for UMOJA and its coalition groups. The remaining $50,000 will go to the Center for Africana Studies at Penn.
Penn researchers find disparities in telemedicine use at Penn clinics
Though telemedicine has been touted as a tool to equalize access to healthcare, the study found disparities at the local level.
Jessica Gooding | Penn made the right decision. We shouldn’t be on campus
With over 1,000 families losing loved ones a day and with no end to the rampage in sight, Penn’s fall revision plans are well-warranted.
Penn Student Government will contribute $250,000 to support Black student programming
$200,000 will go to Makuu: The Black Cultural Center, with $150,000 of this portion reserved for UMOJA and its coalition groups. The remaining $50,000 will go to the Center for Africana Studies at Penn.
Penn researchers find disparities in telemedicine use at Penn clinics
Though telemedicine has been touted as a tool to equalize access to healthcare, the study found disparities at the local level.
Former Penn prof. Joe Biden announces Kamala Harris as vice president choice
Harris will be the first Black woman and first Asian American to be nominated for national office by a major party, and the fourth woman in American history selected for one of their presidential tickets.
Trump claims he didn't have a "big time football" experience at Penn
President Trump cited his lack of a college football experience at Penn when talking about his opinions on the uncertain upcoming NCAA season.
Penn undergraduate students will no longer be able to return to campus housing this fall
The University scratches its plans to conduct a hybrid fall semester that guaranteed on-campus housing for first years, sophomores, and transfer students in the College House system, according to The Fall Semester Planning FAQ.
International students hesitant to return to campus due to concerns about testing, move-in
International students are “encouraged, but not required” to receive a coronavirus test before returning to the United States.
In the midst of coronavirus, Penn swimming looks to the future
Although coach Mike Schnur has been with Penn swimming for 29 years, this coming season may be his most trying yet.
Penn, Drexel students call on universities to disband police departments
Protesters' demands include that Penn fire Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush, Drexel cut ties with independent police department reviewer and former Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey, and Penn and Drexel pay PILOTs, payments which support the Philadelphia community and schools.
Jessica Gooding | We need a sustainability requirement in our curriculum. Now.
There is no doubt that campus initiatives create a space for sustainability education, but they are optional. We need everyone to be knowledgeable about the challenges we face with climate change.
Guest Column by SP2 Student Government | We oppose the unwarranted raise of tuition
With most of campus life going on-line, SP2 students won’t have access to collaborative study spaces, mental and physical health care, school-sponsored social events, in-person office hours, library resources, guest lectures, and all other resources that constitute the “Penn experience.”
Rising College freshman, Iman Ezzeddine, recounts witnessing the explosion from her living room in Beirut.
Students frustrated by inability to register for coinciding asynchronous classes
After attempting to register for two asynchronous classes scheduled to be held at coinciding times, students have said the College denied their requests to allow them to register for the classes and override the time conflict.
Pennsylvania will cover cost of stamps for mail-in ballots in November election
The move by Governor Tom Wolf endeavors to make the voting process safer, faster, and more accessible amid the pandemic.
Some RAs and GAs plan to quit after housing admin. silence their fall concerns in meeting
During a meeting with Deputy Provost Beth Winkelstein, RAGAs said they were given little opportunity to voice their concerns.
Bridget Yu | When home is no longer a safe haven
Contrary to popular belief, violence isn’t always physical. It encompasses the emotional, mental, sexual, and physical realms.
Isami McCowan | Over-tourism threatens the future of travel
Since Penn is a school that focuses heavily on a variety of global experiences, it wouldn’t be surprising if the idle monotony of homebound quarantine reignited some students’ desire to resume traveling.



















