Student Life
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.
Penn expands pool of students eligible to attend in-person commencement
Undergraduate students who completed their graduation requirements in August or December 2020 will now be able to participate in the May 17 in-person ceremony.
Undergraduate COVID-19 positivity rate increases to 0.93% largely due to student travel
Director of Campus Health Ashlee Halbritter said the 49 total undergraduate cases can largely be attributed to student travel during the two "Spring Stay" days.
New journal aims to foster Christian community and expression on Penn’s campus
The Penn Epistle published its first journal article in December 2020 and has since posted weekly columns about community, truth, worldview, and praise on its website.
Penn students reestablish Amnesty International chapter to advocate for human rights
Members are currently planning for Amnesty International's National Week of Student Action, which will take place from April 3 to April 11.
Ineligible Penn and Drexel students have received the COVID-19 vaccine, city officials say
Philadelphia's decision to allow walk-ins at its federally run vaccination site has shown signs of early success in improving the racial equity of vaccine distribution. It has also, however, led to a large number of local, ineligible college students attempting to get vaccinated.
A year into the pandemic, 52 Penn community members tell their stories
To commemorate the 52 weeks since the University was evacuated, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to 52 members of the Penn community, who shared how the pandemic has impacted their lives.
A year into the pandemic, students reflect on losing family members to COVID-19
The students described how their outlooks on life and the pandemic were upended in just a year, and expressed hope that their stories would compel their peers to follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
Penn's undergraduate positivity rate decreases for fifth straight week to 0.19%
After experiencing an alarming uptick in cases in early February, Penn's undergraduate positivity rate and case count has decreased every week since.
Students say they enjoyed ‘Spring Stay’ events but criticize their limited capacity
Spring Stay included a number of free University-sponsored events such as an all-campus treasure hunt, photoshoots at the LOVE statue, and class ice skating nights.
Since the Penndemic Instagram account highlights student achievements during COVID-19
The page, started by four Penn students, has spotlighted students who found joy in cooking, starting a podcast, skydiving, and releasing music on Spotify.
Penn plans for in-person instruction for fall 2021 semester
In an email sent an email to faculty on Monday morning, top University administrators cited the increasing availability of vaccines and Biden's recent promise to make every adult in the United States eligible for vaccination by May 1 as reason to be hopeful about a nearing end to the pandemic.
FGLI students report lack of financial support and communication from Penn amid COVID-19
After one year of the pandemic, first-generation, low-income students are still facing a variety of challenges — some of which they say stem from Penn's high-pressure culture and a lack of institutional support from the University.
Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to campaign for positions in May municipal election
PLTV, a nonpartisan group, is gearing up to get Penn students to run for three of the five positions that are responsible for running local polling places: two inspectors and one judge of election.
Penn Marriage Pact pairs over 2,700 students with compatible matches
Despite challenges, such as more heterosexual women than men signing up, 2,759 Penn undergraduates participated and were matched with one other person with whom they are compatible romantically or as friends.
Despite declining COVID-19 positivity rate, admin. brace for uptick after days off
Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé said he is apprehensive about the effect that potential student travel in spite of COVID-19 safety protocols over the break may have on the campus positivity rate in the coming weeks.
Students report no decrease in workload despite two days off this week
Despite the shortened two-day spring break taking place this week, some students reported that they have assignments due on days where no classes will be held.
Anonymous discussion-based app launches at Penn to foster dialogue around mental health
The app was first launched by a group of students at Dartmouth College and has since spread to 40 colleges and universities.