Penn to consider impact of COVID-19 on faculty for tenure, promotion applications
While faculty members welcomed the option to submit a pandemic impact statement, some expressed concern over how answers would be interpreted.
While faculty members welcomed the option to submit a pandemic impact statement, some expressed concern over how answers would be interpreted.
After over a year with no sporting events, the Penn Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics has received approval to move into Ivy Phase IV, meaning that it can resume local competition beginning on Saturday, March 27. It will be the first Ivy League school to compete in the wake of the COVID-19 cancellations.
The brochure includes a section devoted to COVID-19, featuring a two-page timeline of COVID-19 research at the University.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi argues that the future of the pandemic revolves as much on local governments as the federal government.
After over a year with no sporting events, the Penn Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics has received approval to move into Ivy Phase IV, meaning that it can resume local competition beginning on Saturday, March 27. It will be the first Ivy League school to compete in the wake of the COVID-19 cancellations.
The brochure includes a section devoted to COVID-19, featuring a two-page timeline of COVID-19 research at the University.
Columnist Caroline Magdolen suggests that Penn can do more to promote community wellbeing while being mindful of the pandemic.
The Daily Pennsylvanian interviewed the leaders about their priorities and ambitions for the year, particularly as the groups continue supporting their constituents virtually during COVID-19.
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that future employers and graduate schools should not discount or penalize Penn applicants for taking a few classes pass/fail during the pandemic.
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Sean Lulley of Penn men's lacrosse 15 questions about his sport, his time at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what the senior had to say.
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Maddie McGregor of Penn volleyball 15 questions about her sport, her time at Penn, and her life overall. Here's what the sophomore had to say.
The transition to sales after professional basketball is only natural, according to former Penn men’s basketball player Andreas Schreiber, that is. Graduating from Penn in 2011 with a degree in environmental science, business was a completely foreign idea to him.
For the next three weeks, the site will administer second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for eligible individuals with an appointment, but will stop administering first doses.
The decision comes after several universities—including Penn—have announced plans for a return to in-person operations for the fall.
The task force received the award for developing interventions to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in resident positions and creating educational forums to facilitate discussions on racism, equity, and inclusion.
Undergraduate students who completed their graduation requirements in August or December 2020 will now be able to participate in the May 17 in-person ceremony.
Wharton professor Eric W. Orts and Penn alumnus Stephen Sheller, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, penned an open letter on Feb. 18 requesting that the University begin an investigation of the former president’s alleged fraud.
Director of Campus Health Ashlee Halbritter said the 49 total undergraduate cases can largely be attributed to student travel during the two "Spring Stay" days.
University spokesperson Stephen MacCarthy did not respond to a request for comment about whether the University is aware of the petition and if it is considering moving the date of commencement, which coincides with Shavuot.
The Penn Epistle published its first journal article in December 2020 and has since posted weekly columns about community, truth, worldview, and praise on its website.