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Philadelphia reaches milestone with over 70% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Eighty-six percent of adults in the city have received at least their first dose.
What you need to know about Philadelphia's plastic bag ban
Businesses are prohibited from using single-use plastic bags, bags made from blown film extrusion, and bags with less than 40% recycled content.
Penn students reflect on summer pediatric cancer research
Perelman School of Medicine second year Andrew Siaw-Asamoah and College junior Cristle Ike received funding from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to pursue pediatric oncology research alongside a mentor.
SCUE launches website to prepare students for MATH 114 following reports of difficulty
The project reviews core concepts and prerequisite knowledge so that students can enter MATH 114: Calculus, Part II with more confidence regardless of their previous calculus experience.
6B leaders are pushing for more cultural center space and community building this fall
The Daily Pennsylvanian interviewed the 6B leaders about their priorities and ambitions for the fall semester, especially as the groups transition to in-person activities during COVID-19.
New Wharton group hosts first general body meeting to address diversity, equity, inclusion
WEDIG, which was founded in fall 2020, strives to promote inclusivity for underrepresented groups in Wharton.
Dartmouth becomes the fifth Ivy League school to announce plan to divest from fossil fuels
The announcement brings Dartmouth into the majority of Ivy League schools – with Brown, Columbia, Cornell, and Harvard having previously stated that they will pursue similar divestment strategies.
Class Board 2025 plans to bring back first-year traditions, starting with Econ Scream
Class Board 2025 will hold Econ Scream on Oct. 11 at the Ware Patio in the Quad.
Wharton professor Kevin Werbach wins Aspen Institute award for legal studies course
There was a 40% increase in nominations for the awards compared to last year, and the winning finalists were picked from nominations representing 90 schools from 19 countries.
Wharton prof. Eric Orts suspends U.S. Senate campaign
Orts centered his three-month-long campaign around combating the climate crisis. His exit leaves behind a wide field of candidates in the lead up to May’s Democratic primary.
Wharton graduate Donald Trump drops off Forbes 400 list of richest people
Although Trump’s net worth remains an estimated $2.5 billion for the second year in a row, a higher cutoff of $2.9 billion leaves him $400 million behind the list’s lowest spot.
Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline extended after fears of worker shortages
The mandate now requires hospital and long term care facility workers and higher education faculty, students and staff to receive only their first vaccine dose by Oct. 15.
Annenberg survey finds one in three Americans would consider limiting role of Supreme Court
The survey reported that 34% of Americans would favor eliminating the court if it issued numerous rulings that most Americans disagreed with.
Penn Medicine CAREs grant recipients focus on projects to support local community
Founded by Penn Med in 2012, the CAREs grant program provides Penn Med students and employees with financial assistance to allow them to volunteer in their communities.
Pennsylvania is seeking new school bus drivers amid statewide shortage
The number of certified school bus drivers in the state has shrunk by 4% since 2017, leaving some students without reliable access to transportation.
College Houses host events across Philadelphia to encourage students to leave ‘Penn bubble’
From Old City to the Gayborhood, College Houses are giving students the opportunity to explore different parts of Philadelphia with their hallmates during their first in-person semester at Penn.
Quad guard shortage leads RAs to take on makeshift security roles
Last month's reported shortages of Allied Universal guards at the Quad entrance left some RAs, who are Penn undergraduate students, to man the gates themselves.
How one college house has fostered global diversity and community for students
The third floor of Kings Court English College House is the residential home for all first years in the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business.
A guide to off-campus housing around Penn’s campus
For sophomores and juniors looking at off-campus housing for next year, there are a variety of popular options, ranging from studio apartments to Victorian townhouses.