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Who, What, Why: Brian Vivier leads Global Collections at Penn Libraries
Three student actors, 45 minutes on an international stage
The poetry of ancient math
Penn Libraries’ collection conservation director
Radio days for rising third-year Luiza Sulea
A public-facing, interdisciplinary, and student-centered approach to philosophy
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A new paradigm for cooling on New York’s Governors Island
A deficit in Pennsylvania’s pretrial data
Sara S. ‘Sally’ Bachman reappointed dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice
Americans’ knowledge of civics increases
Exploring the influence of the Scottish Enlightenment on America’s founding
Philly teachers get a class PASS
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Deepfakes, digital doubles, and the law: Jennifer Rothman on protecting identity in the AI era
Understanding the Fed’s inflation outlook
The Wharton School launches Master of Science in Quantitative Finance with $60M gift from Bruce I. Jacobs
Diving into the causes of crime
Who, What, Why: Third-year gets a taste of the film biz
In the wake of tariffs, can dynamic pricing work?
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A summer in the tick trenches
What stiffening lung tissue reveals about the earliest stages of fibrosis
Charles Kane to receive Lorentz Medal
Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees
Reshaping renewable energy education
Students use machine learning to track and protect whale populations
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A generative AI model that designs new antibiotics
Penn Engineers send quantum signals with standard internet protocol
Guiding light towards smarter technology
Working towards new materials for next-generation electronic devices
AI uncovers new antibiotics in ancient microbes
Wensi Wu uses digital twins to explore the hidden mechanics of the human heart
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A new Penn Vet clinic brings support and hope for dogs with retinal disease
New research seeks an mRNA therapy for heavy menstrual bleeding
Reimagined Penn Medicine facility set to usher in a bold new era of Immune Health discovery
White coat ceremonies: A professional milestone
Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease
Students use art to change how we communicate about research
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Bold ideas and innovation on display at the Fall Research Expo
$21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Penn buildings achieve LEED certifications, showcasing commitment to sustainability
‘A moment when Penn can lead in higher education’: President J. Larry Jameson introduces Penn Forward
Mapping smarter tree placement in Philadelphia and beyond
A summer of student enrichment, from big ideas to bold beats
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Penn receives $10M to strengthen urban research locally and globally
Three things to know: Postdoc Shana Scogin on Nepal’s youth uprising
Penn Glee Club performs in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Beijing
Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director
Penn leaders-turned-diplomats reflect on American statecraft and foreign policy
Turning bicycles into an engineering study tool
Health & Medicine
Penn Dental on Cedar bridges medicine and dentistry, lightens ER demands
Penn Dental Medicine at PHMC on Cedar is one of five community care programs the School of Dental Medicine operates. At Penn Dental on Cedar, part of the mission is to integrate dental and medical care.
Upcoming Events
Talks
Whartons’ Heartivist: Impact, Reimagined
Nimo Patel—Penn alumnus and founder of Empty Hands Music—will share his experiences with supporting underserved populations through music, dance, and community empowerment initiatives. Attendees will learn how the performing arts can foster unity and empower the next generation of changemakers. Register to attend.
Special Events
Health Center Career Day
Monique Dowd, assistant practice professor of nutrition science and assistant director of undergraduate nutrition programs, will share a presentation about the value of food as medicine through a cultural lens. Attendees can then browse the career fair to network with local community health professionals and learn more about working in community health centers. Register by Sept. 12 to attend.
Special Events
PAC Con 2025
PAC Con is an annual, multi-day gathering—hosted by the Platt Student Performing Arts House—for performing arts groups to learn, share, and build community. Programming features informational and topical sessions led by arts-related centers and departments across campus.
Ends September 28, 2025Federal Government Updates
Penn is closely monitoring federal policy changes affecting institutions of higher education and academic health systems.
Title IX Compliance in Athletics
Penn's Title IX Resolution with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Penn Priorities
A look at a few of our big picture priorities that improve Penn as we create knowledge to benefit the world.
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