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At the Silfen Forum, Penn women talk leadership, mentorship, and trailblazing

The 2026 Silfen Forum explored the theme of ‘150 Years of Penn Women: Progress and the Path Forward’ with five barrier-breaking Penn women.

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Symposium: Stranger Things

Co-organized by Elly R. Truitt, the Janice and Julian Bers Professor of the History of Science at Penn, the 19th annual Lawrence J. Schoenberg Symposium on Manuscript Studies in the Digital Age topic will interrogate the multiangled intersections of magic, science, religion, and ritual in the pre- and early modern world. Participants will explore the testimony of handwritten evidence to the ways in which the distinctions between science, magic, and religion were made, blurred, and interpreted for their readers and users. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.

Ends November 14, 2026
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AI in Finance Lab Info Session

The Wharton AI in Finance Lab brings together faculty and Ph.D. fellows who use large language models, machine learning, and new data to study questions in asset pricing, corporate finance, and innovation. At this information session, the Lab’s fellows will share the projects they are pursuing, the skills most valuable for research roles, and how to get involved. Undergraduate and master’s students with an interest in finance, coding, or AI are encouraged to attend. Free and open to the Penn community. Space is limited. Registration does not guarantee a seat.

Talks

The Practice of Articulation

Rachel Kolb, author of the recent memoir “Articulate: A Deaf Memoir of Voice,” will recount stories from a life spent practicing various types of articulation, both in English and in American Sign Language (ASL). Drawing from lived experiences and the process of writing her book, Kolb will discuss deafness as a source of insight that can deepen our analysis of the stakes of human connection, as well as illuminate more equitable and flexible ways of shaping our relationships with others. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Free and open to the public.

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Title IX Compliance in Athletics

Penn's Title IX Resolution with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights

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Penn's Way: Going the Distance for Our Community

Penn's Way, our annual workplace giving campaign (October 1 - November 20) is making strides in supporting critical programs that beneft people in need. Give from the heart and max your match. *100% match for every dollar up to $2,500. If you give over $2,500, the total donation will be matched at 50%, up to a match cap of $10,000.

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Penn Priorities

A look at a few of our big picture priorities that improve Penn as we create knowledge to benefit the world.

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Penn

The University of Pennsylvania seeks talented students, faculty, and staff with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law 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 Center for Civil Rights; Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; telephone (215) 746-7869.

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