The protest was organized by Black liberation advocacy group MOVE, in collaboration with Black Lives Matter Philadelphia, following the discovery that the Penn Museum stored the remains of at least one child killed in the bombing.

Political theorist Matt Shafer discussed the relationship between speech and violence in recent years at a virtual event on Tuesday.

While the Penn Museum and University administrators have apologized for holding the remains, the Africa family and members of the West Philadelphia community demand further action.

City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said at a press conference the the rate of new COVID-19 cases decreased in the city last week, allowing for the loosening of restrictions.

The resolution considers full divestment to be an end to new investments by Fiscal Year 2021, and complete divestment by Fiscal Year 2025. 

Following nationwide coverage and uproar, the University committed to a "respectful, consultative resolution" with the goal of reuniting the remains with the Africa family, according to an email sent Wednesday afternoon to undergraduates from Provost Wendell Pritchett and Penn Museum Director Christopher Woods.

Students who observe Ramadan are rediscovering elements of community as COVID-19 distancing restrictions continue to lift

Nursing senior Anthony Scarpone-Lambert won the $100,000 prize for his startup Lumify Care, which sells wearable LED lights that nurses can attach to their scrubs to illuminate their workspaces. 

The new system, originally set to debut in late 2020, is set to consist of a number of improvements to the outdated Penn InTouch software, including making the interface more modern and seamless and fixing glitches.

The University's on-campus clinic will also be accepting walk-ins in an effort to make vaccinations as accessible as possible, Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé said.

With the Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved again, Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania plan to focus on reaching vulnerable populations who have not yet been vaccinated.

The Academy commends outstanding scholars, leaders, artists, and innovators for their work to address the world's most urgent challenges.

The state’s population has remained steady over the last 10 years, but other southern and western states have experienced faster population growth.

The Lavender Graduation will take place on May 7 and feature individually designed slides for each graduate, three speakers, as well as two performances from the newly merged gender-inclusive Glee Club. 

Changes in Hill House and 1920 Commons include the addition of customizable hot food stations and the reopening of salad, fruit, and pasta bars.

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said the city is changing the restrictions to help restaurant owners remain in business.

Only 15% of Philadelphia’s Black residents and 23% of Philadelphia’s Hispanic residents between the ages of 20 and 44 have received at least one vaccine dose.