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Commencement

Commencement 2012

Gray skies and a light sprinkle couldn't dampen the enthusiasm as 5,858 graduates made their way to Franklin Field for Penn's 256th Commencement on May 14.

Day in the Life of Penn

A Day in the Life of Penn

Crew teams at dawn. A midday rush to food trucks along Spruce Street. An evening performance in an on-campus theater. These are just a handful of the moments, big and small, captured in the first-ever University-wide photo project, "A Day in the Life of Penn."

Hey Day: A Uniquely Penn Tradition

Hey Day: A Uniquely Penn Tradition

Following a tradition that reaches back to 1916, Penn juniors celebrated Hey Day 2012 on April 25, by donning red shirts, strutting along Locust Walk carrying canes, and biting into straw hats.

Penn President Amy Gutmann

Seeking Compromise

Is compromise doomed in this polarized political climate? To be sure, crafting compromise is challenging, says Penn President Amy Gutmann, co-author of the new book "The Spirit of Compromise: Why Governing Demands It and Campaigning Undermines It."

Penn Relays 2012

Penn Relays 2012

The excitement is palpable and the roar of the crowd is unforgettable during the Penn Relays each April at Franklin Field.

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