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What to do if you can’t pay rent or mortgage because of the coronavirus

As the coronavirus stifles the economy and triggers mass layoffs, many people are concerned about how they’ll pay their mortgage or cover their rent in coming months. Wharton expert, Susan Wachter, offers advice.

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How the pandemic could affect income inequality

Wharton’s Benjamin Lockwood discusses income inequality in the U.S. in the wake of COVID-19, and how the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act raises questions about what policy will look like on the other side of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Are U.S. banks strong enough to weather the coronavirus pandemic?

Wharton’s David Zaring discusses the impact of the pandemic on U.S. banks.

Racing to deliver a vaccine to the masses

While the world works to flatten the curve, scientists at Penn and Wistar hope to deliver the COVID-19 pandemic’s silver bullet: a vaccine that effectively protects people from infection.

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How small businesses around Penn are surviving the coronavirus crisis

Small businesses in and around Penn are coming up with creative ways to financially survive the coronavirus crisis, as local and state governments issue shelter-in-place orders.

Coronavirus aid package a start, but more will be needed

A Knowledge@Wharton report suggests there's plenty the federal government got right in its $2.2 trillion relief package, but it may not be enough in the long-term.

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Confronting COVID-19: Why firms need to tap nonprofit partnerships

Wharton management professor Aline Gatignon argues that firms have an important role to play in the response to COVID-19, and should consider the unique ability of the nonprofit sector to serve hard-to-reach populations during disasters.

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Class of 2024 Regular Decision admissions results

The University of Pennsylvania has announced admission decisions for Regular Decision applicants to the Class of 2024, the institution’s 268th class.

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Wharton expert examines U.S.’s record number of unemployment claims

Diane Lim of the Wharton School explains what the U.S.’s record number of unemployment claims means to the current economy amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Penn grad Brandon Copeland signs with New England Patriots

The 2013 Wharton alum, a linebacker and special teams player, has joined the six-time Super Bowl champions.

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