Academics
Back to school, COVID-19 edition: Tips for first years to survive virtual college at Penn
To help Penn's new students navigate this uniquely challenging semester, The Daily Pennsylvanian asked upperclassmen and professors for advice about how to succeed in college amid the coronavirus pandemic.
From pig dissection to biodiversity scavenger hunt: Inside a remote summer lab course
Students said some labs were difficult to follow given the absence of immediate help and feedback from a teaching assistant who would typically oversee the labs in person.
Here’s what the Ivy League is deciding for fall 2020
In early August, four Ivy League institutions backtracked on their initial plans for a hybrid fall semester and on-campus living.
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.
Penn's fall 2020 academic, testing, and health plans, explained
What exactly will the fall semester look like and how will Penn administer testing throughout the semester? The Daily Pennsylvanian has answers to all of those questions and more — here is everything you need to know about Penn's fall semester plan.
Wharton MBA program will shift from hybrid to remote model for fall 2020
Friday's announcement comes as a shift from The Wharton School's initial plan for a hybrid fall semester. Newly appointed dean Erika James announced the MBA program change to students in a town hall meeting Friday morning.
Penn will mail all domestic undergrads COVID-19 tests and hold nearly all classes online
While colleges across the nation are reversing their fall plans, the University continues to stand by its initial hybrid instruction model. The vast majority of undergraduate fall classes will be held online, the statement read, with very few in-person offerings.
Students opting to stay home this fall cite health concerns and campus restrictions
Some students are not satisfied with the University's preventative methods to reduce the spread of COVID-19, such as contact tracing, testing, and restrictions on social gatherings over 25 people.
Penn summer courses enroll students in 30% more course units than 2019
Vice Dean for Liberal and Professional Education Nora Lewis said 2020 summer enrollment has increased by approximately 850-900 course units as compared to 2019.
Former criminology students call on department to discuss race in curriculum
The letter also called on the Criminology department to diversify its current faculty members and future Master’s cohorts.
Wharton creates business-focused summer webinar series for parents
'Wharton Families: Summer Webinar Series' consists of five virtual one-hour presentations that are conducted weekly by Wharton faculty members on topics including online marketing, big data, and resilience.
Wharton partners with historically Black medical school in Nashville for M.D./Ph.D. program
Meharry Medical College students selected for the program will earn a medical degree from Meharry and a Ph.D. from Wharton.
Rising seniors concerned about social life, course quality ahead of their final fall term
A college career defined by in-person experiences and a bustling campus was quickly halted by a global pandemic this spring — an obstacle that rising seniors never envisioned would mark the end of their time at Penn.
As Phila. schools plan to reopen, ABCS courses adapt to support local students this fall
Penn faculty and School District of Philadelphia partners have been collaborating to figure out how to adapt ABCS courses to an online format, ABCS Research and Program Coordinator Faustine Sun said.
Rising Nursing seniors may return to campus by July 21 to make up spring pediatric clinical
After self-quarantining for two weeks, rising Nursing seniors have the option to complete their missed in-person clinical pediatric experience from Aug. 4 to Aug. 15, 2020 for NURS 225: Pediatric Nursing, a required Nursing course for juniors.
Graduate students teaching this fall are frustrated by lack of support from Penn
Some graduate students who are currently weighing whether to teach courses in person this fall expressed confusion and frustration over the lack of support for graduate and professional students in Penn's fall 2020 plan.
Wharton announces 'Remote Plus' plan for fall 2020 instruction
Wharton's fall classes enrolling more than 48 students will be conducted online, with classes of fewer than 48 students potentially offered in a hybrid format.
Here’s how Penn’s graduate schools are planning for the fall semester
Each school that has announced a plan so far will implement a hybrid of in-person and remote instruction on campus, with varying levels of in-person instruction.
Professors are wary of in-person teaching following Penn’s hybrid semester announcement
Under Penn's hybrid model, courses with more than 25 students will be recorded and taught remotely while all smaller courses may be taught in person, at the discretion of the individual professor, and with larger seating space permitted.