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Penn buildings achieve LEED certifications, showcasing commitment to sustainability
Philly teachers get a class PASS
Exploring the influence of the Scottish Enlightenment on America’s founding
A generative AI model that designs new antibiotics
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Who, What, Why: Brian Vivier leads Global Collections at Penn Libraries
Three student actors, 45 minutes on an international stage
The poetry of ancient math
Penn Libraries’ collection conservation director
Radio days for rising third-year Luiza Sulea
A public-facing, interdisciplinary, and student-centered approach to philosophy
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Philly teachers get a class PASS
Exploring the influence of the Scottish Enlightenment on America’s founding
OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Google vary widely in identifying hate speech
From the frontlines of climate change
Where AI models fall short in mimicking the expressiveness of human speech
What is real about human-AI relationships?
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Understanding the Fed’s inflation outlook
The Wharton School launches Master of Science in Quantitative Finance with $60M gift from Bruce I. Jacobs
Diving into the causes of crime
Who, What, Why: Third-year gets a taste of the film biz
In the wake of tariffs, can dynamic pricing work?
Legal historian traces history of ‘marital privilege’ in American law
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What stiffening lung tissue reveals about the earliest stages of fibrosis
Charles Kane to receive Lorentz Medal
Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees
Reshaping renewable energy education
Students use machine learning to track and protect whale populations
Centuries after discovery, red blood cells still hold surprises
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A generative AI model that designs new antibiotics
Penn Engineers send quantum signals with standard internet protocol
Guiding light towards smarter technology
Working towards new materials for next-generation electronic devices
AI uncovers new antibiotics in ancient microbes
Wensi Wu uses digital twins to explore the hidden mechanics of the human heart
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Reimagined Penn Medicine facility set to usher in a bold new era of Immune Health discovery
White coat ceremonies: A professional milestone
Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease
Students use art to change how we communicate about research
Pioneering strategy may keep breast cancer from coming back
A Penn Vet care team collaborates to treat a dog with a strong will but a sick heart
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Penn buildings achieve LEED certifications, showcasing commitment to sustainability
‘A moment when Penn can lead in higher education’: President J. Larry Jameson introduces Penn Forward
Mapping smarter tree placement in Philadelphia and beyond
A summer of student enrichment, from big ideas to bold beats
Renovated Sheerr Pool makes a splash at Pottruck Center
Walking the walk with Penn’s VP of Business Services
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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.
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Wellness
Walk2Wellness: Library Literacy Edition
This campus walk will introduce Penn students, faculty, and staff to the variety of unique library spaces and services available at the University—all while supporting physical and mental well-being. No reservations needed.
Talks
Fels: Public Policy in Practice feat. Mark K. Updegrove
The Fels Institute of Government’s Public Policy in Practice Series is designed to provide students with a variety of perspectives and compelling personal narratives that will help them shape their careers and form opinions on important issues. This program will feature Mark K. Updegrove, president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation and the presidential historian and political analyst for ABC News. Free and open to the Penn community. Register to attend.
Special Events
BrainBiz Luncheon
BrainBiz Luncheons provide a venue for students at all levels to hear from industry representatives who connect brain science and business. These educational lunches provide opportunities for students to find internships and future employment. The first BrainBiz Luncheon of fall 2025 will feature Allen Weinberg, Senior Partner at McKinsey. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Register to attend.
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.
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