News
Inflation hits back-to-school shopping
A summer internship with Play On Philly
What is it like to be a journalist during the ‘fake news’ era? Not easy
Udai Bhardwaj decriminalized homosexuality in India. Now, he’s coming to Wharton
News
Despite awareness of COVID-19 risks, many Americans say they’re back to ‘normal’
What is it like to be a journalist during the ‘fake news’ era? Not easy
Building bridges, locally and abroad
A summer internship with Play On Philly
Five things to know about the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri
The importance of protecting privacy in a post-Roe world
News
Move-In fall 2022 primer
Inside the Quaker’s head
Combating urban heat
How to improve accessibility and digital inclusion
Penn submits amicus brief to SCOTUS in affirmative action cases
A fish harvest that’s more sustainable—and tastier, too
News
Inflation hits back-to-school shopping
Udai Bhardwaj decriminalized homosexuality in India. Now, he’s coming to Wharton
STEM summer: Grad students and middle schoolers tackle drones and coding
A master’s program explores how politics and culture impacts education access and equity
On book bans and free speech
A mural to honor a civil rights pioneer
News
Deploying microrobotics for dental treatments and diagnostics
An international effort to curb provider burnout and improve patient care
‘Trusted messengers’ distill science, debunk myths about COVID-19 vaccine
Losing mom to brain cancer fuels an expert’s mission for breakthrough
Learning nursing care in a different type of classroom
Penn Medicine’s 1,500th lung transplant
News
A new connection between topology and quantum entanglement
Marrying models with experiments to build more efficient solar cells
Mentorship strategies to boost diversity in paleontology
Inspired by nature, artificial microtubules can work against a current to transport tiny cargoes
Inspired by the human heart, Penn Engineers design tear-resistant soft material
PIK Professor Kevin Johnson: Informatics evangelist
Campus & Community
Nine questions for Penn’s ninth president
Liz Magill shares insights about her scholarship and her background, what excites her about living in Philadelphia, why she is inspired by the Penn community, and more.
FULL STORYUpcoming Events
Garden Railway 2022
The quarter-mile Garden Railway returns for the summer season, this year with a theme of America’s Roadside Attractions. The railway features miniature versions of the Jolly Green Giant, the World’s Oldest Largest Pecan, and more.
Ends October 10, 2022
Exhibits
Associated American Artists
The Arthur Ross Gallery features the exhibit “From Studio to Doorstep: Associated American Artist Prints (1934-2000),” an exhibition on paper produced by Associated American Artists (AAA), a company founded in New York in 1934 with the intention of revolutionizing the art market.
Ends August 21, 2022
Exhibits
Isaac Julien
In celebration of the centennial, the Barnes has commissioned “Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die),” an immersive five-screen film installation by artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien. The work explores the close relationship of Dr. Albert C. Barnes, an early U.S. collector and exhibitor of African material culture, and Alain Locke, cultural theorist and “Father of the Harlem Renaissance."
Ends September 4, 2022Inspiring Impact through Philanthropy
Your support ignites change locally and globally, transforming Penn into a powerful engine that advances knowledge for society’s greatest good.
Support PennPenn Cares
The Penn community should remember that our decisions impact the lives and health of students, classmates, colleagues, and our West Philadelphia neighbors.
Penn CaresPenn Priorities
A look at a few of our big picture priorities that improve Penn as we create knowledge to benefit the world.
Stay Connected
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Penn
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice).