Abi Murugadoss

As of Jan. 21, over 500 messages have been submitted through the Gratitude@Wharton form to students, professors, faculty, and members of the Penn community.

Some students were optimistic that a return to traditional learning will be beneficial for their social and mental health. 

Only seniors who have participated in Penn's asymptomatic testing program this semester and who have not had housing or access to campus revoked because of a Campus Compact violation will be eligible to participate.

If pandemic conditions improve, the Penn Relays plans to hold a local collegiate-only track and field meet on April 24.

Penn replaced QuakerNet with MyPenn as its alumni database system in late October, improving search functions and engagement features.

Students and RAGAs reported that some first years are gathering in large groups, violating the Quiet Period. Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé confirmed that Penn has intervened with some students who have violated these guidelines, but added that no COVID-19 clusters among students are currently known.

One CIS professor described the loss of TAs as a “major headache” for the CIS department, predicting more crowded office hours.

The Oct. 28 report also found that 2020 MBA graduates receive a median base salary of $150,000 — the same figure earned by the Class of 2019 the previous year.

Students who have been matched with at least one Wharton graduate said they were previously unaware of the program and pleasantly surprised when alumni reached out to connect.

Medical and dental students in the U.S. are paired with a student from West China Hospital in Sichuan and communicate via Chinese messaging and social media app WeChat, Skype, and other video conferencing platforms.