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First case of Omicron COVID-19 variant reported in Philadelphia
The Omicron variant, which was first identified in Botswana and South Africa, could be more contagious than other variants and less susceptible to vaccines.
First Lady Jill Biden visits CHOP to encourage parents to vaccinate their children
Biden attended CHOP's vaccine clinic at the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center, where she spoke with young children who just received the vaccine and their families.
Temple University expands security measures following shooting death of student near campus
Temple senior Samuel Sean Collington, who was set to graduate in the spring, suffered fatal gunshot wounds during an attempted robbery near the North Philadelphia campus.
Annenberg study finds decrease in news coverage of myth that suicides rise during holidays
The statement also noted high levels of anxiety for young people coinciding with the pandemic, and discussed the 3% national decline in suicides.
Penn Medicine study finds link between cardiac device implants and opioid use
The study revealed that even common, low-risk procedures such as pacemakers or defibrillators are contributing to the national opioid crisis.
‘Gen Z and Public Service’ event helps students approach public sector internships
Penn students who interned in the public sector discussed the value of building connections and the ability to move between the public and private sectors.
Penn has only seen a 'couple of cases' of the flu while cases surge locally
While some universities in the Philadelphia region have seen a significant early rise in flu cases, Penn has only seen "a couple cases" of the flu on-campus.
Students say ‘sauna’-like rooms are disrupting their sleep and studying
When the University switched the air conditioning systems to heating systems in mid-October, students living in high rises and New College House West experienced temperatures reaching what they said felt too warm.
School of Arts & Sciences launches new data science and research initiative
The Data Driven Discovery Initiative will provide funding for postdocs to conduct data science research and offer grants for faculty and students partnered with agencies.
Thousands petition Penn to fire visiting scholar accused of crimes against humanity
Maria Paula Romo was dismissed by the Ecuadorian Assembly for her oversight of the government's allegedly abusive response to protests.
Students talk immigration, hazing, and climate change at virtual Penn Paideia event
Students said they enjoyed the ability to have an open conversation with others who hold different viewpoints.
Penn graduate Dr. Oz announces candidacy for Pennsylvania's Senate seat
Oz is a surgeon and TV personality that gained fame in the 2000s as a frequent guest on the Oprah Winfrey show.
Penn study finds increase in depression among type 2 diabetics during pandemic
The study assessed insomnia, loneliness, and depressive symptoms in the patient cohort at visits before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penn urges students to limit social gatherings, get booster shot as COVID-19 cases rise
The University's COVID-19 positivity rate increased slightly last week, rising from 0.64% between Nov. 14 and Nov. 20 to 0.84% between Nov. 21 and Nov. 27, mimicking a nationwide trend.
Philadelphia City Controller talks criminal justice reform at Penn Dems event
Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart discussed her responsibilities as city controller, her involvement in criminal justice reform efforts, and her experiences as a woman in politics at the event
Penn biologists create method to correct publicly-collected datasets
The research team used county-level demographics and other factors, including a county’s median household income, population size, and racial demographics, to correct the dataset.
Penn senior named one of 12 Mitchell Scholars to receive funding for study in Ireland
Wragan, who majors in neuroscience at Penn, plans to continue studying neuroscience and chronic pain at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland.
Quattrone Center releases review of Madison Police Department following George Floyd protests
The review assessed the Madison Police Department's response to George Floyd protests to improve the department's response to future protests.
Social media bots can be detected by their similar human traits, Penn researchers say
Researchers examine how successfully social spambots — automated social media accounts that emulate humans — can mimic 17 human attributes, including age, gender, personality, sentiment, and emotion.