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MERT expands available medical services as calls return to pre-pandemic levels
MERT, a student-run organization that responds to medical emergencies in the Penn community, has responded to more incidents relating to general medical emergencies than student intoxication this semester, in a break from previous years.
Study finds more police leads to increased low-level arrests, slight drop in homicides
The study suggests that expanding police forces could be effective for reducing homicides, particularly in cases where victims are more likely to be Black.
Two Penn students named 2022 Rhodes Scholars
College senior Nicholas Thomas-Lewis from Kimball, Nebraska and Wharton and Engineering senior Raveen Kariyawasam from Colombo, Sri Lanka bring Penn’s total number of Rhodes Scholars to 33.
Wistar Institute receives $4 million to study effect of COVID-19 on at-risk populations
At-risk groups include older populations, people with HIV, and those with drug addiction.
Two graduate students win $50,000 scholarships at 2021 Weitzman School of Design Awards
The awards are given to recognize the achievements of innovative Weitzman students, faculty, and alumni, as well as leaders in architecture and planning outside of the Penn community.
Philadelphia health department spent almost $100,000 on Uber costs for city employees
The money, intended for “emergency purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic,” was misused, according to Rhynhart.
Wharton Dean Erika James talks corporate governance in second ‘Beyond Business’ lecture
The theme of this year’s Beyond Business lecture series is examining business and corporations through the lens of environmental, social, and governance concerns.
Benny’s Diner will open Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 ahead of 2022 grand opening
Benny's was initially set to open in spring 2020 but was delayed due to the sudden closure of the University in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penn study finds clinician peer networks could remove gender and race biases in health care
Patients of different races and genders received the guideline-recommended care at the same rate when doctors connected with peer networks.
COVID-19 cases on the rise across Philadelphia before Thanksgiving break travel
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health encouraged children to get vaccinated to offset a larger surge in cases as cold weather arrives and the holiday season approaches.
Penn Medicine researchers find gene variants linked to COVID-19 severity in Black Americans
The team from the Perelman School of Medicine found two potential pathways to target the two variants of the gene that make some Black Americans more susceptible to COVID-19 and sepsis complications.
Study abroad participation for Spring 2022 semester nears pre-pandemic levels
For spring 2022, 191 Penn students have been accepted to study abroad in 45 different programs across 18 countries — a significant jump from the 39 students currently studying abroad in just seven countries.
Student leaders meet with Penn administrators about adding more all-gender bathrooms
The University is adding multi-stall, all-gender bathrooms for future buildings on campus, but student groups are still advocating for renovations to existing buildings that are popular among community members.
‘Minorities in Consulting’ event helps students of marginalized identities break into field
About 60 students attended the hybrid event to listen to four Penn alumni share their personal experiences in consulting and the skills they believed aided them in their career successes.
Road closures, public transit detours to take effect during Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
Near Penn’s campus, street closures will include Market Street, Chestnut Street, Walnut Street, and 34th Street on Saturday and Sunday.
Penn Wharton Budget Model lays off student workers mid-semester, prompting SRFS to intervene
The student workers, some of whom identify as first generation and low income, were surprised and disappointed after the sudden layoff.
Penn COVID-19 positivity rate stays low, as local rate rises
Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé said the majority of the cases were linked to either travel to areas with lower vaccination rates or transmission by unvaccinated family members.
Vast majority of spring 2022 courses will be held in person
The University's emphasis on in-person instruction for spring 2022 applies to all four undergraduate schools.
Professor Dorothy Roberts talks dismantling the child welfare system at Penn event
Roberts argues that the child welfare system means something different for Black children and white children because Black children live in greater fear of being separated from their parents.