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Penn Medicine study finds similar recovery patterns for general and spinal anesthesia
The researchers who conducted the study examined the common, yet unsupported claim that spinal anesthesia may be safer for patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures.
Penn hits 99% undergraduate COVID-19 vaccination rate
The University also reported that 97% of faculty and staff and 96% of all students, both graduate and undergraduate, are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Calculus courses’ continued use of video instruction draws student pushback
Students must watch lectures on their own time and work through practice problems in class — a practice that began in fall 2020, when classes were taught entirely online.
Winners annouced for 2021 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition
This year’s prizes ranged from $40,000 for the grand prize winner to $5,000 with all finalists receiving $6,000 in prizes.
Penn study finds higher amputation rates in low income and majority-Black communities
The study concluded that even in cities with close access to health professionals, poorer and primarily Black communities have higher amputation rates.
National Institutes of Health awards over $8 million in grants to seven Penn professors
The awards are a part of the NIH Common Fund’s “High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program," which supports scientists pursuing innovative research in biomedical and social science.
Penn Medicine makes Most Wired list for ninth consecutive year
This year, Penn Medicine earned both a Performance Excellence Award and a Quality Award.
Penn Police superintendent Maureen Rush to retire by end of 2021
Rush has been at Penn since 1994, in which she launched several public safety initiatives on campus and faced criticism from University and Philadelphia community members.
Philadelphia recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day for first time in 2021
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney issued an executive order this year to change Columbus Day — traditionally observed on the second Monday of October — to Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Students embrace Asian identity in ‘#ProudToBeAsian’ pop-up event on Locust
More than 60 Penn students gathered on Locust Walk on Friday afternoon to celebrate their Asian identities and increase Asian visibility on campus.
Students frustrated by assignments over fall break, but still excited for time off
Penn has the fewest days off of all the Ivy League schools with a fall break of only four days including the weekend.
Students march on Locust demanding Penn formally recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day
The march, organized by student group Natives at Penn, began on 34th and Walnut streets and ended on the New College House West green.
Asbestos concerns linger a year after Penn pledged $100 million to Philadelphia schools
Various members of the Penn community, including parents, faculty members, and students, are still hopeful the University's donation can help mitigate the issue of environmental hazards — but worry that it may not be enough.
GIC, Penn Park Farm partner to offer free, fresh produce to address food insecurity
Starting Sept. 13, the GIC began to offer weekly opportunities to pick up a bag of produce at the center’s location on 37th and Chestnut streets behind Pottruck Health and Fitness Center.
Penn Medicine receives $14 million grant for new suicide prevention research center
The initiative will be implemented over the next five years and will be called the Penn Innovation in Suicide Prevention Implementation Research (INSPIRE) Center.
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.