Penn Medicine outlined three solutions that are being implemented to combat the issue: self-triaging using text messaging, 24-hour operations for its Oncology Evaluation Center, and a home-care nursing program called “Cavalry.”
Penn Forward working group chair discusses goals for undergraduate education, innovation
Composto reflected on building a representative working group, incorporating an interdisciplinary approach for undergraduates, and the importance of “thinking boldly.”
Penn, Oxford study finds carbon offsetting inefficient at reducing emissions
The researchers found that projects without permanent carbon dioxide removal do not positively impact the environment.
Penn study identifies potential solution to relieve chronic pain
Their work, published in a study in Nature magazine, was spearheaded by Penn associate professor of Biology J. Nicholas Betley.
Penn Forward working group chair discusses goals for undergraduate education, innovation
Composto reflected on building a representative working group, incorporating an interdisciplinary approach for undergraduates, and the importance of “thinking boldly.”
Penn, Oxford study finds carbon offsetting inefficient at reducing emissions
The researchers found that projects without permanent carbon dioxide removal do not positively impact the environment.
Annenberg School hosts inaugural event for new distinguished lecture series
Renowned for her scholarship in global communication and comparative media studies, University of Southern California cinematic arts professor Anikó Imre was invited by CARGC to share her work with the Penn community.
Penn Faculty Senate overwhelmingly passes resolution urging University to reject White House compact
The Executive Committee emphasized that signing the compact would “compromise” Penn’s academic freedom and scholarly diversity.
‘Penn will not get a penny’: Local lawmakers threaten state funding if Penn signs White House compact
At the Oct. 15 conference, lawmakers criticized Penn for not immediately rejecting the White House agreement, and asserted that it threatens campus diversity and academic freedom.
Penn Medicine expands partnership with Philadelphia Flyers to assist Phila. community
The expansion marks the continuation of a partnership that began in 2020 when Penn Med became the Flyers’ official health provider.
RAPUP launches bargaining campaign, discusses initial demands for Penn at community meeting
Over 30 members of Penn’s research and postdoctoral community joined the bargaining committee to offer suggestions for negotiation priorities.
Amid lower, off-year turnout, they argued, individual voters will have an outsized impact on several notable local and state races.
Penn political groups look to register voters, engage campus community ahead of November election
The student groups — Penn Democrats, Penn College Republicans, and Penn Leads the Vote — emphasized the importance of civic engagement ahead of this year’s election.
Six Penn researchers receive NIH Director’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research awards
The research program funds four different types of awards: the Pioneer Award, New Innovator Award, Transformative Research Award, and the Early Independence Award.
In a talk hosted by the National Association for Business Economics, Smetters detailed that his research has determined tariffs damage the economy and will not reduce the deficit.
With less than a week remaining before the Oct. 20 deadline for universities to provide feedback on the draft document, The Daily Pennsylvanian examined the potential University-wide implications of signing it.
The statements call on Penn to hold the students in the video accountable for their actions, publicly acknowledge the video, and reaffirm its commitment to supporting and protecting Black students.
UA urges Penn administrators to reject White House compact
The document was drafted in partnership with student representatives from six of the eight other universities initially approached with the federal government’s proposed higher education compact.
Early findings from Penn psychology study suggest benefits from reduced phone use at school
Supported by the National Governors Association, the project seeks to help determine policy outcomes surrounding restricting phone use.
Eighth annual Penn Local Business Exchange highlights University relationship with local businesses
The forum featured comments from Penn leadership and Philadelphia officials on construction, workforce development, and strategies for the growth of local businesses, while the following expo highlighted 51 local suppliers.



















