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Creating a classroom democracy

Exhibition as conversation

Bringing museum filmmaking into the classroom

At the Venice Biennale, a convergence of innovations in materials, structures, and landscapes

‘Scattered Earth, Sounded Depth’

For dual architecture degree candidate Kelvin Vu, design begins with the body
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Library research in action: Wandering the stacks with Mengliu Cheng

New teacher-staffing model rethinks ‘one-teacher, one-classroom’

A new understanding of brain activity when we ‘read the minds’ of others

Annenberg School launches Master of Communication and Media Industries program

Penn GSE launches Algebra 1 fellowship to strengthen math teaching in Philadelphia schools

‘Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn’t Solved Brain Disorders—and How We Can Change That’
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Legal historian traces history of ‘marital privilege’ in American law

Who, What, Why: Lauren Nelson Hyppolite on leading Wharton AI and research initiatives

‘Where AI Works’

Research and scholarship at the intersection of law and history

Guardrails versus leashes: Finding a better way to regulate AI technology

Wharton’s deep dive into wellness at work
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A hands-on education of Pennsylvania and New Jersey ecology

Strongest nor’easters getting stronger

Designing cleaner, greener concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide

Can data from the Large Hadron Collider snap string theory?

How to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate

Penn engineers turn toxic fungus into anti-cancer drug
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Wensi Wu uses digital twins to explore the hidden mechanics of the human heart

Teaching robots to build without blueprints

Penn students innovate in the time of AI

AI x Science Postdoctoral Fellowship

Penn fourth-year and recent alum named 2025 Hertz Fellows

The soul of an artist, the mind of a mathematician
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Genetic testing beneficial in critically ill adults

New Penn Vet study uncovers a key guardian of gut health and metabolism

‘Leukemia-on-a-chip’ could transform CAR T blood cancer treatments

Informing Pennsylvania public health and safety on deer ticks

Red Ribbon Connect links Penn with HIV/AIDS researchers worldwide

Gene therapy may slow loss of motor function in ALS
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Taylor Wray named the James H. Greene Jr. Head Coach of men’s lacrosse

Penn students and alumni awarded Fulbright 2025-26 U.S. Student Program grants

A year in photos and videos

Mark Dingfield named executive vice president at Penn

David Meaney named vice provost for research at Penn

The importance and power of undergraduate research
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Penn Glee Club performs in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Beijing

Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director

Penn leaders-turned-diplomats reflect on American statecraft and foreign policy

Turning bicycles into an engineering study tool

Using climate modeling to guide global economic and political decisions

How climate change impacts food security

Health & Medicine
Keeping food safe and animals healthy
As part of the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS), Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center helps to protect animals and humans from health threats and minimize agricultural economic loss.
Upcoming Events
Horticulture Center Food Forest Workday
Participants will volunteer with the Philadelphia Orchard Project in the Food Forest at the Horticulture Center for a morning of weeding and tending to the dense food forest. Tools, gloves, and water will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own if possible. Register to attend.

Wings & Wildflowers and Exuberant Blooms
“Wings & Wildflowers” will take place on Saturday, July 19, with visitors convening in English Park for music, lemonade and cookies, nature-inspired crafts, and enchanting storytelling throughout the day. On Sunday, July 20, the fourth annual “Exuberant Blooms” program will burst with colors and fragrances in celebration of the variety and splendor of flowering plants, with opportunities for visitors to craft, sing, and dance.
Ends July 20, 2025Leveraging AI In Your Job Search
Participants will learn best practices for harnessing AI to perfect resumes, ace interviews, and prepare for the fast-approaching 2026 recruiting season. Attendees will be introduced to JLL, a global leader in commercial real estate services, and share insider tips on leveraging AI effectively in job searches.
Federal Government Updates
Penn is closely monitoring federal policy changes affecting institutions of higher education and academic health systems.
Title IX Compliance in Athletics
Penn's Title IX Resolution with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
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 executive director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs; Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993.