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Who should get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

A group of global experts led by Penn offer a model that lays the groundwork for fair distribution and prioritize reducing premature deaths.

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First-of-its-kind virtual summer design studio for high school students

In a unique partnership, Penn Praxis Design fellows led Fresh Air Everywhere, an intensive seven-week program providing teens with an introduction to design and architecture.

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Hepatitis C-infected kidneys get a green light for further transplant research

Results from a multicenter study point to expanding the donor kidney supply, and alleviating long transplant wait times, with hep-C infected organs, then treating the disease post-transplant.

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To build community this fall, think of your class as a team

Before COVID-19, it was easier for teachers to build community within their class. How can teachers do that meeting virtually?

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Side Gigs for Good endure amid a pandemic

The Penn community’s altruism shines as the pandemic’s effects stretch on.

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Jacques Thompson explores ‘immoral humor’ through a historic lens

Through a summer research project with Classical Studies Professor Ralph Rosen, sophomore Jacques Thompson focused on the evolutionary aspect of “immoral humor,” analyzing performances by comedians Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K.

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Staying safe and cared for in the comforts of home

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a huge increase in patients to Penn Medicine at Home, a program that provides clinical care services in home settings, along with new safety protocols.

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Mediation Clinic students as ‘problem-solvers and warriors’

Students at Penn Law’s Mediation Clinic learn to exercise unbiased lawyering judgment by facilitating real mediation sessions, which offer an alternative to litigation, and bring a more holistic and thoughtful process to legal issues.

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Ensuring an ethical path to a ‘warp speed’ vaccine

Penn scholars consider the ethical implications of the development and allocation of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Using PennOpen Pass for the early detection of COVID-19

The daily symptom tracker is a critical step in ongoing efforts to safely resume academic, research, and clinical activities across campus.

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