Articles by Sneha Parthasarathy
01/24/23 9:42pm
Penn has shortest breaks among Ivy League and local universities, DP analysis finds
The analysis found that Penn has only 24 days off this academic year out of all weekdays, reading days, and exam days in the school year. 01/19/23 10:26pm
Eight Penn faculty members recognized for shaping education practice and policy
The 2023 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings feature eight Penn professors among 200 total scholars. 01/11/23 9:44pm
René Vidal appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Vidal will serve as the Rachleff University Professor at Penn with joint appointments in two schools. 11/16/22 3:32am
Students express safety concerns in local Wawa stores following recent store closures
In October, Wawa announced that it will shut down two of its stores in Center City — one on 12th and Market streets and the other on 19th and Market streets — citing safety concerns. 10/12/22 12:02am
Hamilton Court residents report rise in maintenance issues following management change
Since the complex sold for $87 million this summer, student residents have complained about the quality of maintenance services under the new management. 07/27/22 11:19pm
Robert Roy MacGregor III, former Perelman School of Medicine professor, dies at 84
MacGregor was a pioneer in the field of infectious diseases and made many contributions to the research and treatment of HIV. 07/20/22 4:08pm
Philadelphia concludes yearlong investigation on mishandling of MOVE bombing victims' remains
The report gives 16 recommendations to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health following the mishandling of the bombing. 06/02/22 8:42pm
Penn Wharton Budget Model attributes surge in 2021 taxes owed to increases in household financial income
The report stated that household income increased as the economy recovered from the pandemic, leading to surges in taxes owed. 04/20/22 10:30pm
Kelly Writers House to hold first in-person marathon reading event in two years on Thursday
Beginning at 9 a.m., students and faculty who have signed up for 10-minute slots will take turns reading aloud until the book is finished. 04/06/22 11:10pm
Elon Musk becomes largest Twitter shareholder with a 9.2% stake in the company
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Musk now has a 9.2% stake in Twitter worth nearly $2.9 billion. 04/05/22 1:10am
Penn Wharton Budget Model releases new report examining effects of federal gas tax holiday
The latest Penn Wharton Budget Model report examined the effects of a proposed gas tax holiday on both consumer expenditure and government tax revenue 03/16/22 11:26pm
The School District of Philadelphia has lifted its mask mandate
The School District lifted the mask mandate one week after Philadelphia health officials announced that Philadelphia is in the "All Clear" phase of the COVID-19 precautions tier. 03/02/22 8:43pm
Two Penn professors awarded 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship for scientific research
Jariwala and Chen are among the 118 recipients of the two-year fellowship, which awards $75,000 to winners to fund their research. 02/03/22 11:04pm
New Philadelphia guaranteed income experiment to distribute payments to low-income individuals
As part of the initiative, up to 60 people in need will receive $500 per month for at least a year starting as early as March 2022. 01/31/22 8:19pm
Penn Student Federal Credit Union has opened applications for its $1000 annual scholarship
The scholarship — which closes on March 31 — is open to all Penn undergraduate students who receive financial aid or have outstanding student loans. 12/07/21 11:56pm
Penn Medicine study finds telehealth improves access to treatment for opioid use disorder
Penn Medicine researchers interviewed 22 opioid use disorder treatment prescribers and staff at low-barrier, outpatient treatment programs in Philadelphia. 11/17/21 9:41pm
Road closures, public transit detours to take effect during Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
Near Penn’s campus, street closures will include Market Street, Chestnut Street, Walnut Street, and 34th Street on Saturday and Sunday. 11/03/21 1:03am
Annenberg Public Policy director discusses how conspiracists spread COVID-19 disinformation
The commentary analyzes how conspiracy theorists questioned the trustworthiness and motives of government agencies and officials to portray scientists and health experts as bad actors. 10/19/21 10:30pm
Penn Medicine offers free breast cancer screenings for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Screenings will be available on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 to Oct. 29. 10/07/21 7:49pm