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Students, profs, and politicians fear disenfranchisement of voters of color this election
For Penn-affiliated politics aficionados, President Donald Trump and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbate America's sordid history of voter disenfranchisement.
84% of surveyed Penn students plan to vote for Joe Biden
The survey, which ran from Oct. 12 to Oct. 20, garnered 582 responses from the Class of 2021 through the Class of 2024.
Penn faculty have donated about 100 times more money to Biden’s campaign than Trump’s
The DP analytics team analyzed more than 5,600 campaign donations by faculty members made between January 2019 and August 2020.
Amid a poll worker shortage, Penn students are stepping up to work on Election Day
Around Philadelphia, Penn students have expressed so much interest in working at the polls that the commonwealth has had to turn some volunteers away.
Who's who on the ballot for Philadelphia voters this year?
We summarize everything you need to know.
Looking to vote in Philadelphia? Here's how to cast your ballot.
Your vote is a key part of the county's democracy. It can help shape policy and government to reflect America’s diverse population.
Police fatally shoot Black man in West Philadelphia, prompting protests near Penn’s campus
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, a bystander-filmed video showed that Wallace Jr. was armed with a knife and appeared further than arm's length away from the officers when they opened fire.
Allbirds co-founder, Patagonia director of philosophy talk sustainability at Wharton panel
The Oct. 19 event, titled "Ethics in Sustainability," is the second of six events in the “Ethics at Wharton: Exploring the Intersection of Ethics Across Industries” speaker series.
Citing the ‘power of landmarks,’ prof. launches civil rights site preservation initiative
The Center for the Preservation of Civil Rights Sites will be led by Faculty Director Randall Mason, a professor in the graduate program in Historic Preservation at Penn.
Pa. lawmakers introduce law to bar colleges from asking for applicants' criminal records
The bill would apply to about 94,000 students among the 14 state-owned universities — which will soon be consolidated into 10 — in Pennsylvania
Trump campaign tapes Phila. voters depositing mail-in ballots in possible voter intimidation
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro responded that photographing or videotaping a citizen privately casting their vote could be illegal voter intimidation.
Ezekiel Emanuel says fully reopening the U.S. safely will take at least 12 more months
Emanuel, who is also healthcare advisor to former Vice Presidnt Joe Biden, said he believes that conditions are likely to improve only by November 2021. It could, however, be feasible to reopen colleges and universities before then depending on how a potential vaccine is rolled out.
Penn Med study finds that media overreports fatal and multiple shootings
Researchers at Penn Med find that the media underreports shootings of Black victims and overreports shootings of female victims.
Longtime Almanac editor Marguerite Miller to retire after this semester
Miller has been the editor of Almanac, Penn's weekly journal of record, opinion, and news for University faculty and staff, since 2000.
Penn professor co-hosts event discussing Latin American Green New Deal
The virtual event, titled “Transforming Energy and Economic Systems in the Latin American Green New Deal," took place on Oct. 8.
Acme’s 6 a.m. grand opening attracts over 100 Penn students and local residents
Many Penn students and West Philadelphia residents said they were not only pleasantly surprised by the free giveaways and promotions but also at the quality of produce and general aesthetic of the store.
Pennsylvania records two record-high numbers of new daily COVID-19 cases
Throughout October, Pennsylvania has seen a fairly steady rise in the number of COVID cases reported each day.
Joe Biden announces Bucks County, Pennsylvania campaign stop on Saturday
Both Biden and Trump have made a number of visits to Pennsylvania in recent weeks in an effort to secure the commonwealth’s 20 electoral votes.
Photo Essay | Tired of working at home? Check out these 15 outdoor study spots on campus.
Although it may be the end of October, the weather is still perfect for working outside. Grab a sweater, a laptop, and head to these on-campus locations to bring your virtual classes into the real world, while practicing social-distancing guidelines.