Articles by Sneha Parthasarathy
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