Incentives for COVID recovery: A single-edged sword? Penn In the News The Hill Incentives for COVID recovery: A single-edged sword? Chris William Sanchirico of the Law School wrote about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s efforts to pass legislation shielding employers from liability as businesses reopen and employees return to work. A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression, Census Bureau finds amid coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News The Washington Post A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression, Census Bureau finds amid coronavirus pandemic Maria A. Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the pandemic’s negative effects on Americans’ mental health. “It’s understandable given what’s happening. It would be strange if you didn’t feel anxious and depressed,” she said. “This virus is not like a hurricane or earthquake or even terrorist attack. It’s not something you can see or touch, and yet the fear of it is everywhere.” COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities Racism, inequality, and the coronavirus have combined to cause an alarming number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among African-American and Latinx populations. Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes With pandemic budget cuts looming, Penn GSE’s Laura Perna says policymakers should prioritize low-income college students. Penn Law’s key role in Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund for small businesses Meagan Benz, owner of the Crust Vegan Bakery and recipient of funding from the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund. (Image: Penn Law) Penn Law’s key role in Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund for small businesses Penn Law and Wharton MBA students put their new skills to practice to help draft the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund, which allocates forgivable loans to small businesses impacted by the pandemic’s economic downturn. Invisible Hands PHL offering free delivery of necessities to at-risk people who can’t leave home Penn In the News CBS Philadelphia Invisible Hands PHL offering free delivery of necessities to at-risk people who can’t leave home College of Arts & Sciences rising senior Lexy Chavez co-founded a free delivery service that helps provide people at risk of contracting COVID-19 with groceries and other necessities. “I would want somebody doing this for my grandmother,” she said. High-impact giving during a global crisis High-impact giving during a global crisis Penn Today talks with Kat Rosqueta and Kelly Andrews of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy to discuss how to give when the need is great Virtual palliative care doctors are a ‘bright spot’ in dark times Virtual palliative care doctors are a ‘bright spot’ in dark times An initiative to provide virtual palliative care for nursing home patients, their families, and staff in a group of West Philadelphia nursing homes is providing comfort in the best and safest way possible during the pandemic. Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Whether making masks, writing letters, raising funds, or shopping for neighbors, members of the Penn community have stepped up during the pandemic to support those in need. COVID-19 checkup COVID-19 checkup Ezekiel J. Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives and a physician, gave an update on the pandemic during a Perry World House virtual earlier this week. He says summer is a good time to open up in stages but cautions about fall. Load More
A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression, Census Bureau finds amid coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News The Washington Post A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression, Census Bureau finds amid coronavirus pandemic Maria A. Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the pandemic’s negative effects on Americans’ mental health. “It’s understandable given what’s happening. It would be strange if you didn’t feel anxious and depressed,” she said. “This virus is not like a hurricane or earthquake or even terrorist attack. It’s not something you can see or touch, and yet the fear of it is everywhere.” COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities Racism, inequality, and the coronavirus have combined to cause an alarming number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among African-American and Latinx populations. Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes With pandemic budget cuts looming, Penn GSE’s Laura Perna says policymakers should prioritize low-income college students. Penn Law’s key role in Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund for small businesses Meagan Benz, owner of the Crust Vegan Bakery and recipient of funding from the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund. (Image: Penn Law) Penn Law’s key role in Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund for small businesses Penn Law and Wharton MBA students put their new skills to practice to help draft the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund, which allocates forgivable loans to small businesses impacted by the pandemic’s economic downturn. Invisible Hands PHL offering free delivery of necessities to at-risk people who can’t leave home Penn In the News CBS Philadelphia Invisible Hands PHL offering free delivery of necessities to at-risk people who can’t leave home College of Arts & Sciences rising senior Lexy Chavez co-founded a free delivery service that helps provide people at risk of contracting COVID-19 with groceries and other necessities. “I would want somebody doing this for my grandmother,” she said. High-impact giving during a global crisis High-impact giving during a global crisis Penn Today talks with Kat Rosqueta and Kelly Andrews of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy to discuss how to give when the need is great Virtual palliative care doctors are a ‘bright spot’ in dark times Virtual palliative care doctors are a ‘bright spot’ in dark times An initiative to provide virtual palliative care for nursing home patients, their families, and staff in a group of West Philadelphia nursing homes is providing comfort in the best and safest way possible during the pandemic. Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Whether making masks, writing letters, raising funds, or shopping for neighbors, members of the Penn community have stepped up during the pandemic to support those in need. COVID-19 checkup COVID-19 checkup Ezekiel J. Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives and a physician, gave an update on the pandemic during a Perry World House virtual earlier this week. He says summer is a good time to open up in stages but cautions about fall. Load More
COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities Racism, inequality, and the coronavirus have combined to cause an alarming number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among African-American and Latinx populations.
Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes With pandemic budget cuts looming, Penn GSE’s Laura Perna says policymakers should prioritize low-income college students.
Penn Law’s key role in Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund for small businesses Meagan Benz, owner of the Crust Vegan Bakery and recipient of funding from the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund. (Image: Penn Law) Penn Law’s key role in Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund for small businesses Penn Law and Wharton MBA students put their new skills to practice to help draft the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund, which allocates forgivable loans to small businesses impacted by the pandemic’s economic downturn.
Invisible Hands PHL offering free delivery of necessities to at-risk people who can’t leave home Penn In the News CBS Philadelphia Invisible Hands PHL offering free delivery of necessities to at-risk people who can’t leave home College of Arts & Sciences rising senior Lexy Chavez co-founded a free delivery service that helps provide people at risk of contracting COVID-19 with groceries and other necessities. “I would want somebody doing this for my grandmother,” she said. High-impact giving during a global crisis High-impact giving during a global crisis Penn Today talks with Kat Rosqueta and Kelly Andrews of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy to discuss how to give when the need is great Virtual palliative care doctors are a ‘bright spot’ in dark times Virtual palliative care doctors are a ‘bright spot’ in dark times An initiative to provide virtual palliative care for nursing home patients, their families, and staff in a group of West Philadelphia nursing homes is providing comfort in the best and safest way possible during the pandemic. Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Whether making masks, writing letters, raising funds, or shopping for neighbors, members of the Penn community have stepped up during the pandemic to support those in need. COVID-19 checkup COVID-19 checkup Ezekiel J. Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives and a physician, gave an update on the pandemic during a Perry World House virtual earlier this week. He says summer is a good time to open up in stages but cautions about fall.
High-impact giving during a global crisis High-impact giving during a global crisis Penn Today talks with Kat Rosqueta and Kelly Andrews of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy to discuss how to give when the need is great
Virtual palliative care doctors are a ‘bright spot’ in dark times Virtual palliative care doctors are a ‘bright spot’ in dark times An initiative to provide virtual palliative care for nursing home patients, their families, and staff in a group of West Philadelphia nursing homes is providing comfort in the best and safest way possible during the pandemic.
Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Whether making masks, writing letters, raising funds, or shopping for neighbors, members of the Penn community have stepped up during the pandemic to support those in need.
COVID-19 checkup COVID-19 checkup Ezekiel J. Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives and a physician, gave an update on the pandemic during a Perry World House virtual earlier this week. He says summer is a good time to open up in stages but cautions about fall.