If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, there is a spot on campus that offers a serene slice of the country right here in West Philadelphia. Tucked away in a quiet nook off Hamilton Walk, the BioPond is home to a wide variety of native and non-native plant species, as well as an assortment of small animals.

"Ancient Rome & America," an exhibition on display at the National Constitution Center, showcases the cultural, political and social connections between ancient Rome and modern America. Campbell Grey, an assistant professor in the Department of Classical Studies, co-curated the exhibit.

Jeff Cragg, a diver on Penn's swimming team, reached a personal milestone earlier this year when he broke multiple school and pool records in a meet against West Chester. Cragg broke the 1972 school record previously held by his father and current diving coach, Rob Cragg.