Covid
Incoming first years around the world prepare for fall semester ahead of U. June decision
Until the University announces a decision about fall semester operations, incoming first years across the world remain in limbo about their future plans.u00a0
Despite mail-in ballot extension, delays may prevent some students from voting in primary
Although absentee voters now have until June 2 to mail their ballots, some Penn students who applied for a mail-in ballot from out of state may still be unable to vote because of delays in receiving their ballots.
Penn Law graduate starts podcast to stay connected with classmates during pandemic
Jeremiah Oteh, a 2020 Penn Law graduate, created Penn Law Perspectives in April, and has since hosted five guests who discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the life of Penn Law students.
Two College students create Penn's first undergraduate journal on the Middle East
Inspired by their Middle Eastern backgrounds, rising College sophomore Laila Shadid and rising College junior Zeynep Karadeniz decided to create the journal, called Fenjan.
Coronavirus upends grad school applicants’ plans to take LSAT and MCAT this spring
Coronavirus has skewed students’ plans to take required standardized tests such as the LSAT and MCAT for law and medical schools, respectively, this spring.
Fulbright participants return home or face quarantine abroad after program suspension
On March 20, the Fulbright program was suspended for all American citizens participating in the U.S. Fulbright Program.
Penn, Phila. conduct joint survey finding 75% of citizens say residents should wear masks
Philadelphia County is currently under a stay-at-home order but the restriction is expected to be lifted on June 5, when the county will move into the yellow phase of reopening.
With fall semester format undecided, students worry about online classes, on-campus health
The University's four outlined scenarios have drawn mixed reactions from students, as some believe any form of on-campus instruction is too great a risk, while others wish Penn would have provided more specifics.
Photo Essay | Closed gates, empty lawns. This summer, Ivy League campuses are deserted.
College campuses are emptier than ever as summer courses have moved online, programs have been canceled, and visitors from around the world stay at home. This is what Ivy League campuses look like as summer begins during the coronavirus pandemic.
Editorial | Philadelphia needs a Department of Labor. Vote ‘yes’ on June 2.
While progress has been made to give protection to workers, the Office is now in need of its own protection.
Grad student research returns to campus as first set of lab restrictions lift
Labs have been operating at less than 10% of normal capacity, with researchers observing social distancing and hygiene protocol, while also wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as recommended by the CDC.
Residential Advisors, Graduate Associates demand housing credits in open letter
Sixty RAs and GAs sent a letter to College Houses and Academic Services arguing that RAGAs and on-campus residents who left campus in mid-March should receive credits or full housing refunds.
Penn students lead organization that delivers food, medicine to vulnerable Philadelphians
Invisible Hands PHL currently has more than 250 volunteers who carry out contactless deliveries to Philadelphia residents for free, or work remotely by taking calls from residents requesting deliveries.
‘A bittersweet victory’: 2020-2021 Fulbright awardees face later starts, cancellations
Nine members of the Class of 2020 were awarded Fulbright grants for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Community Archiving Project aims to document the Penn community's experience with COVID-19
The project is collecting submissions from students, faculty, staff, and alumni that can be used by future historians and scholars seeking insight into life during this time period.
As Pennsylvania continues to reopen, here’s what each stage means
On April 22, Wolf announced that the plan to reopen Pennsylvania in three distinct phases — red, yellow, and green — would be designated on a county-by-county basis.
Penn Medicine COVID watch program assesses patients through text check-ins
COVID Watch sends automated check-in text messages to the patient twice a day to assess the severity of their symptoms and determine if the patient needs immediate medical attention.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf endorses Joe Biden for president
In a May 27 livestream, Wolf announced his endorsement for Biden, stating he believes Biden is the best candidate to lead the country out of the coronavirus pandemic.
High demand for mail-in ballots sparks concern that some votes may not be counted on June 2
Mail-in ballots must be received by county elections officials by 8 p.m. on June 2, next Tuesday, to be counted. A postmark prior to that time will not count.