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Mosaic Tells Nearly 2,000-Year-Old Story
One of the world’s largest and best-preserved stone mosaics has made its final U.S. stop at the Penn Museum. The Museum’s “Unearthing a Masterpiece: A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel” exhibition displays a 13-foot by 24-foot section of the Lod Mosaic, from 300 C.E.
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Biking Gets Safer for Riders
Biking is one of the most efficient ways to navigate busy city streets and is an increasing popular way to navigate around campus. In recent years, the University has seen the number of bikes on campus double.
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Crystals That Can Switch Configurations
For associate professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering John Crocker, DNA is not just the stuff of genetics, but the makings of the perfect building block.
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The Beauty of Penn in Winter
When snow falls, Penn’s tree-lined, urban campus is transformed into a canvas of winter white. Infused with the season’s muted light, the University’s iconic 19th and 20th century buildings, public works of art, and historic brick byways reveal a charming winter landscape.
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Nanotech Center Continues to Grow
Construction on the $91.5 million Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology on the 3200 block of Walnut Street is proceeding on time and on budget.