Philadelphia health department spent almost $100,000 on Uber costs for city employees

The money, intended for “emergency purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic,” was misused, according to Rhynhart. 

Penn virologists outline how COVID-19 can help the world prepare for future pandemics

The panelists blasted the Trump administration for mishandling the early stages of the pandemic and emphasized the importance of access to reliable health information.

Penn election expert says AP, Fox News made a 'terrible call' by projecting Arizona early

“Fox News and the Associated Press made a terrible call when they called Arizona,” John Lapinski said. “Had they gotten that call wrong, America would have spiraled.” 

Penn panel predicts Biden will face difficulty passing healthcare reform if GOP holds Senate

The panelists also discussed the potential for significant changes in public health legislation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic under a Biden administration. 

Former New York Times CEO discusses independent journalism at annual Annenberg Lecture

Thompson discussed his tenure at the Times and his quest to deliver unbiased journalism in the age of “fake news” and increased political polarization. 

Wharton professor wins Aspen Institute award for teaching corporate diplomacy class

Wharton professor Witold Henisz won for his course titled "Corporate Diplomacy: Aligning Stakeholder Analytics and Strategy," which is listed as both MGMT 720 and MGMT 209.