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A generative AI model that designs new antibiotics

Reimagined Penn Medicine facility set to usher in a bold new era of Immune Health discovery

Penn Engineers send quantum signals with standard internet protocol

Charles Kane to receive Lorentz Medal
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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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Exploring the influence of the Scottish Enlightenment on America’s founding

Philly teachers get a class PASS

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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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

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

‘Where AI Works’
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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

Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease

White coat ceremonies: A professional milestone

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.
Upcoming Events

Trees Around the World Tour
Participants will learn about numerous tree species from around the world that can be found at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. The tour showcases trees from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Free with Penn ID.

Root 2 Fruit Festival
This free, annual festival is designed to help nurture mind and body with creative energy, wellness sessions, live performances, free massages, vendors, raffle giveaways, immersive stations, a digital art gallery, and more. Open to the public.

Blacktronika Presents: Tyshawn Sorey & King Britt
Drummer, composer, and Pulitzer Prize winner Tyshawn Sorey, alongside veteran producer, synthesist, and Pew Fellow King Britt, embody the spirit of improvised performance, deep sonic exploration, and polyrhythmic time travel. In this special live performance, the duo will push further into uncharted auditory terrain. Free and open to the public. 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.
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.