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Penn Arts & Sciences receives $8M commitment from The Robert K. Johnson Foundation

From Korean policing to international law enforcement

A simple way to boost math progress

Penn announces the inaugural Draw Down the Lightning Grant recipients
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Tracing the connections between Chinese high-speed rail and electric vehicle sales

Changing neighborhoods, changing times

Dolores Albarracín honored with BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award

The story of the famed Salt Lake Tabernacle Organ

How a ‘conspiracy mindset’ promotes acceptance of vaccine misinformation, and how to counter it

A fourth-year student’s aim for common humanity and purpose
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Gymnastics wins fourth straight GEC title in convincing fashion

Actor, director, producer, Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks to speak at 269th Commencement

Penn announces the inaugural Draw Down the Lightning Grant recipients

2024 PEP and PIP winners: Where are they now?

Kathryn Griffo named Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at Penn

Penn’s endowment, explained
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Innovation in climate education

Angela Crumdy on the intersection of anthropology and education

‘Ripple Effect’ asks ‘Who benefits from innovations?’

Sophia Z. Lee: ‘The Reconciliation Roots of Fourth Amendment Privacy’

Finding the rhythm behind business fundamentals

Gobhanu Sasankar Korisepati is making an impact around the world
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New genetic cause of blindness in dogs

Survey shows patients with disabilities less likely to feel respect from doctors

Study challenges conventional thought on nurse continuity in ICUs

Childhood trauma and neighborhood disorder impact mental health of injured Black men

Uncovering key brain circuit in the fight against cocaine use disorder

Innate immune training aggravates inflammatory bone loss
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Eco-friendly rare earth element separation: A bioinspired solution to an industry challenge

Building tomorrow’s innovators: Penn’s Widjaja Entrepreneurship Fellows Program

From drummer to educator: How entrepreneurship transcends disciplines

How disorder toughens materials

Getting to the root of root canals

What can theoretical physics teach us about knitting?

Campus & Community
Penn Center for Innovation celebrates 10 years
The University’s nexus for technology transfer supports researchers in their innovative efforts, from CAR T to mRNA advancements that have dramatically reshaped the world.
Upcoming Events
Alumni Talk: Dreams, Detours, and Discoveries
The James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies presents a career talk featuring Hyunsun Ahn, a former Kim Center undergraduate fellow and current Wharton MBA student. Ahn will share her experiences, discuss her career path, and offer valuable advice for students interested in consulting, business, and entrepreneurship. Participants will learn about her journey and gain insights into career development.

The Forever Wars and the US Military
Led by Mara Karlin, a professor at Johns Hopkins University-School of Advanced International Studies and who has served in national security roles for six U.S. secretaries of defense, this event will focus on how the U.S. military’s role in wars since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has influenced civil-military relations—including how the military thinks about war and the enduring impact of these wars on those who waged them.

CASI Spring 2025 Saluja Global Fellow Lecture
In this lecture and musical performance organized by the Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI) and moderated by Davesh Soneji of the Department of South Asia Studies, renowned vocalist Shubha Mudgal (pictured) will provide brief illustrations of the vocal forms known as khayal and thumri-dadra, accompanied by Aneesh Pradhan on the tabla and Kedar Naphade on the harmonium. The event, part of CASI’s Saluja Global Fellows lecture series, is presented in partnership with the South Asia Center, Department of South Asia Studies, and Penn Music. Register to attend.
Federal Government Updates
Penn is closely monitoring federal policy changes affecting institutions of higher education and academic health systems.
Supporting Our Community
During these challenging times, Penn remains committed to supporting students, faculty, and staff and to sharing information with our larger community of alumni, parents, and friends.
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 values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 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).