A petition garnered over 1,500 signatures urging the University to move the date of the 2021 Commencement ceremony.
All Pennsylvania adults will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 19
The new timeline does not apply to Philadelphia, which is on track to open up eligibility to all adults by May 1.
Penn will offer over 100 undergraduate courses virtually this summer
The University will offer completely virtual classes this summer, and the roster will have more variety and seats available than in a typical year.
Penn study finds remote work leads to increased responsibilities for mothers
Researchers found that gender disparities were most pronounced when the mother was the only parent working from home and when neither parent was able to work remotely.
All Pennsylvania adults will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 19
The new timeline does not apply to Philadelphia, which is on track to open up eligibility to all adults by May 1.
Penn will offer over 100 undergraduate courses virtually this summer
The University will offer completely virtual classes this summer, and the roster will have more variety and seats available than in a typical year.
The protest, called #PhillySchoolsDeserve: A March for PILOTs, was co-sponsored by Penn Community for Justice, Drexel Community for Justice, Penn for PILOTs, and other community organizations.
Penn profs. discuss role of Black artistry, scholarship in movement for racial justice
At the event, titled "Voice, Representation, and Collective Memory in American Culture," the panelists highlighted how whiteness is centered in cultural systems like popular culture and educational institutions.
Three Penn students awarded Goldwater Scholarship to fund future research careers
The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to sophomores and juniors who intend to earn a Ph.D. or master’s degree in a STEM field and are interested in research in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering.
Annenberg study finds testimony from scientists increases positive views of vaccines
The study found that participants who watched a video clip of science experts were more likely to have positive views on vaccines compared to those who watched a video of parent anecdotes.
Sobejano denied that she attacked Parente, telling police she acted out of self-defense after he came at her with a knife.
Local policymakers and Penn alumni discuss progressive policy change at virtual event
Helen Gym and Rick Krajewski addressed progressive causes such as supporting a Green New Deal, divestment from the fossil fuel industry, and the disproportionate effect that the policing system has on communities of color.
Phila. approves Penn as COVID-19 vaccination site with first shots likely in mid-April
The University will begin vaccinating community members who qualify under Phases 1A and 1B as soon as its first allotment of doses arrives from the city.
Penn to recruit Asian American Studies profs. following concerns over lack of program support
The search will occur during the 2021-2022 academic year in an effort to have the new faculty join SAS in the 2022-2023 academic year, according to an announcement by School of Arts and Sciences Dean Steven Fluharty.
As COVID-19 variants run rampant in Philadelphia, Penn urges students to be more vigilant
The University has seen a few cases this week among students who have already been fully vaccinated.
Student-run credit union offers two $1,000 financial wellness scholarships to undergrads
The scholarship, which is open to any undergraduate student receiving financial aid or with outstanding student loans, is accepting applications through March 31.
Duke University to provide COVID-19 vaccines for all students in the Durham area
The state will provide single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines to Duke Health.
Penn Medicine study finds 61% of opioids go unused following common surgeries
The study also found that most prescribed opioids are taken within the first few days following surgery.
Quattrone Center launches website to help prosecutors establish wrongful conviction units
The website, www.convictionreview.net, provides prosecutors in conviction review units with guides and templates for each step of the review process.
Experts believe that distrust in vaccines is a contributing factor to racial inequalities in Philadelphia's vaccine rollout, as well as a lack of accessibility to vaccines and information on them.



















