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

New Wharton initiative will introduce students to the world of artificial intelligence

Penn Med study shows financial incentive can help physicians receive opioid training

After receiving the training, the study found that 65% of physicians reported administering or prescribing the treatment within five months.

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Africana Studies and English prof. Herman Beavers appointed Civic House faculty director

Beavers will succeed Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History Walter Licht, who served as the Civic House faculty director since 2002, and the founder of its Civic Scholars program.

University's retrieval policy draws mixed reactions from on-campus residents

Some students, having been unable to retrieve belongings from their dorms for months, are frustrated by Penn Residential Services’ recently announced procedures for letting students retrieve, store, or ship their items.

Wharton coronavirus course taken by over 2,400 people deemed a success by students, faculty

Guest lecturers included Penn President Amy Gutmann, National Bureau of Economic Research Fellow Kent Smetters, and Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett, among others.

Meet the candidates, including a Penn grad, for West Philadelphia seat in Pa. legislature

The primary election is scheduled to take place on June 2, and the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is May 26.

Here’s how Philadelphia-area colleges are planning for the fall semester

Institutions in the Philadelphia region are considering many variations of college life, including full in-person instruction, hybrid in-person and virtual instruction, and a fully virtual semester.

Penn study finds political beliefs affect how Americans follow distancing guidelines

The researchers found that people who identified as Democrats were more likely to engage in physical distancing than people who identified as Republicans.

Rev. Al Sharpton calls for minority representation, transparency in management of endowment

Sharpton asked Gutmann to publish a report on the involvement of African American professionals in the management of Penn’s $14.7 billion endowment.

Penn adds 300 seats to summer courses to compensate for 70% increase in enrollment

Each undergraduate school will likely continue to add more courses, seats, and sections for Summer Session II as students continue to demonstrate interest to their academic advisors.

Nursing students worry missed clinical hours, online replacements leave them underprepared

Although Nursing students were initially told they could continue their clinical rotations, the School of Nursing announced on March 13 that Penn Medicine and its affiliates placed an indefinite hold on clinical placements at their facilities.

Mother-daughter duo graduates summa cum laude from Penn, together

Stephanie and Arielle Pierson graduated with high honors from the College of Liberal and Professional Studies, expressing sadness that the program will transition to online only.

Veterinary telemedicine app wins Penn Wharton Startup Showcase

My Virtual Veterinarian's users increased more than 200% in April, and more than 300% in March as the coronavirus pandemic has increasingly led doctors to turn to telemedicine.

Engineering students find online classes less engaging, worry about a remote fall semester

Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science emphasizes a hands-on approach to education and after a semester of online labs and lectures, students are concerned by the possibility of more virtual classes.

Harvard Medical School first years will have all fall classes online

Four HMS deans announced on May 13 that while all first-year students will be taught remotely, all returning students will have classes taught on campus and will have access to research labs and clinical facilities.

Wharton Neuroscience Initiative receives $10 million donation for research, equipment

WiN Director Michael Platt said he hopes to provide funds for postdoctoral fellows and summer research opportunities through this donation, as well as purchase lab infrastructure systems for future WiN research.

Donation from Howard and Nancy Marks endows Marks Family Center for Excellence in Writing

The newly endowed Marks Family Center for Excellence in Writing will engage Penn students and West Philadelphians through writing initiatives and workshops.

U. minority group leaders continue providing community support, resources during pandemic

The leaders said their current priority is ensuring the well-being of community members since most students are currently living away from campus.

Penn student wins global hackathon for platform matching medical workers with hospitals

Health Hero Match is a double-sided web platform designed to help with medical staffing during the coronavirus outbreak.