Philadelphia School District backtracks from initial plan, will begin fall semester online

The Board of Education approved the revised reopening plan in a seven to one vote on Thursday afternoon.

Penn Justice Democrats co-director will be Pa. delegate for Bernie Sanders at DNC

Rising College junior Jack Cahill was selected to be an at-large delegate by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party on July 17 and was notified of his selection by the Sanders campaign.

Prof. Angela Duckworth, students deem inaugural Grit Lab course an overwhelming success

New York Times bestselling author Angela Duckworth began teaching a course unlike any other at Penn this spring, enrolling 60 students across the four undergraduate schools and featuring weekly alumni guest speakers.

Philadelphia announces public schools will reopen in fall under hybrid model

Under the hybrid model, most students will attend in-person classes two days a week, and engage in complete digital learning for three days a week.

As Phila. schools plan to reopen, ABCS courses adapt to support local students this fall

Penn faculty and School District of Philadelphia partners have been collaborating to figure out how to adapt ABCS courses to an online format, ABCS Research and Program Coordinator Faustine Sun said.

Police Free Penn demands abolition of Penn Police Department, redress of anti-Black violence

Police Free Penn seeks to reimagine police-free strategies to ensure community safety and well-being, and demands that the University reinvest in community-controlled funds, particularly in West Philadelphia. 

Penn Dems president secures delegate slot to represent Biden at Democratic National Convention

Rising College senior Owen Voutsinas-Klose, who also serves as co-chair of Penn for Biden, was officially declared a delegate on June 16 after running in Pennsylvania’s primary election on June 2. 

Broken teeth and tear gas: Police attack Penn grads, students at Black Lives Matter protest

Black Lives Matter Philadelphia's protest began peacefully on May 30, but as the group walked past City Hall, they encountered a large presence from the Philadelphia Police Department. There, the protest quickly turned violent.

For Juneteenth, Penn urges community to use day off to reflect on systemic racism

The email encourages the Penn community to take the day off of regular work on Friday and use it to consider “how we can learn from our past to chart a more equitable path forward." 

City Council passes five bills to ease Phila. renters' economic pain amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Emergency Housing Protection Act is a package of bills intended to provide relief to renters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Penn cancels all fall 2020 study abroad programs

Penn Abroad has canceled all fall study abroad programs in light of global travel and health restrictions caused by COVID-19, affecting the plans of many students. The decision comes weeks after the original announcement date of May 15. 

City Council advances five relief bills for Phila. renters affected by COVID-19 pandemic

The Emergency Housing Protection Act is a package of bills intended to serve as relief to renters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As vote counting continues, here are the early results of the Philadelphia primary races

Over 1.4 million Pennsylvanians requested mail-in ballots for this year's primary, approximately 13 times more than the count in the 2016 primary.

With new leadership, Penn for Biden prepares for Nov. presidential election

Rising College junior Cassy Ingersoll and rising College senior Owen Voutsinas-Klose have been named the new co-chairs of Penn for Biden.

The Grad Issue: 2017-2018 Year in Review

From the Eagles' first-ever Super Bowl victory, to a contentious Amy Wax op-ed, the Class of 2020's sophomore year was defined by controversy and celebration.

Two Penn students race for Biden, Sanders delegate slots at Democratic National Convention

Owen Voutsinas-Klose is running as a delegate for former Vice President Joe Biden. Jack Cahill is running as a delegate for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). 

University of California will end use of SAT, ACT in admissions entirely by fall 2025

Brian Taylor, managing director of New York City-based college admissions consulting firm Ivy Coach, believes the decision will influence other universities, and said it is likely that highly selective universities, such as Ivy League institutions, will be test-optional in the future. 

Penn Global Seminars plan to operate as normal despite uncertainty of fall semester

Penn Abroad will monitor the pandemic and international travel policies in the coming months, but is optimistic students will be able to travel safely by winter break. 

Penn rejected $9.9 million – here's how other Ivies are handling federal coronavirus aid

Here’s how all eight Ivy League universities are using — or not using — their CARES funding.

With Sanders out, Penn Dems and Penn for Biden move to unite young voters

Sanders' endorsement of Biden has drawn the ire of Penn for Bernie, with the group declining to endorse Biden, but Penn Dems and Penn for Biden are optimistic the former vice president will have significant youth support in November.