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Why was Penn's baseball field renamed for an MLB legend with no ties to Penn?
Penn Athletics recently announced that the school's baseball stadium will be renamed for former Dodgers player and manager Tommy LaSorda, but he has no apparent connections to the University.
NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to D-I fall athletes, but Ivy League may not follow
Ivy League rules state that students who graduate can no longer participate in athletic competition, so current seniors would have to remain enrolled through next fall to stay on their teams.
Penn will test students returning to Phila. but ongoing COVID-19 testing will be limited
COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic students arriving in Philadelphia is available in the Hall of Flags in Houston Hall Monday through Saturday until Sept. 12.
Professional signings and transfers: what are some Quakers up to after their time at Penn
Here's a roundup of what recent graduates are up to since their time on campus, from signing new professional contracts to transferring schools to continue their college careers.
Guest Column by Jaden Cloobeck | Lessons learned from the influenza outbreak of 1918
Even though we can’t meet them in person, we can sympathize with Penn students who attended in fall 1918. Their past can inform our present. By using history as our compass, we can get through this together.
Editorial | Penn’s abrupt shift to a remote fall places a financial burden on students
Penn’s decision to limit on-campus housing and instruction is a positive one. However, this does not excuse the lateness of the announcement, which places an undue burden on students.
Guest Column by a former Republican Congressman | President Trump forgot Wharton's lessons
While President Trump can flaunt his Wharton degree all he wants, it does not mean he actually learned anything at our alma mater.
Why did Penn suddenly reverse its fall plans? Here's what happened.
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Penn's Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé to discuss why Penn made the last-minute decision to close campus for the fall semester.
'Not even the bare minimum': Penn students demand more than just tuition freeze
After switching to a completely remote semester, Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett froze tuition – keeping it at the same value as the previous year – and decreased the fall general fee by 10%.
From Van Pelt to Pottruck, students returning to Phila. will have limited campus access
Starbucks and Amazon@Penn at Class of 1920 Commons will be open. Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Health Service will provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Back to school, COVID-19 edition: Tips for first years to survive virtual college at Penn
To help Penn's new students navigate this uniquely challenging semester, The Daily Pennsylvanian asked upperclassmen and professors for advice about how to succeed in college amid the coronavirus pandemic.
From pig dissection to biodiversity scavenger hunt: Inside a remote summer lab course
Students said some labs were difficult to follow given the absence of immediate help and feedback from a teaching assistant who would typically oversee the labs in person.
A look back at Joe Biden's days as an athlete
There are no doubts about the Vice President's athletic accomplishments in high school, but his college years are less clear.
After reversal of fall plans, students demand Penn subsidize shipping costs for dorm items
Many students feel that they should not have to incur expensive shipping fees or risk contracting coronavirus on the trek to the Penn Tennis Center or their moving company's warehouse to retrieve their belongings.
Runner Andrew Hally completes self-designed marathon to cap off career
After his final collegiate season was cut short, Andrew Hally decided to go out on his own terms.
With the fall semester just days away, RAGAs are still confused about job responsibilities
Off-campus housing for RAGAs will not be subsidized if worsened COVID-19 conditions prompt Penn to de-occupy campus further and force RAGAs off campus.
Meet Penn Basketball's Class of 2024 recruits
Penn will add four new recruits, all guards, to its basketball team this year. All were accomplished in high school and a couple have Ivy League familial ties.
Guest Column by Terhi Nurminen | So you’re still thinking about taking a gap year
Whatever you choose to do, next year will bring about things that are weird and disappointing, but also ones that are new, exciting, and rewarding.
Here’s what the Ivy League is deciding for fall 2020
In early August, four Ivy League institutions backtracked on their initial plans for a hybrid fall semester and on-campus living.