Natural Sciences

Mapping the expanding cosmos: Dark Energy Survey unveils clearest picture yet

The Dark Energy Survey collaborative, including Penn researchers, recently released an analysis that gives the clearest picture yet of how dark energy is driving the universe’s expansion and how matter—including galaxies and groups of galaxies—has been organized over cosmic time.

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Research at Weitzman 2026

From climate change to cultural heritage at risk, accelerating biodiversity loss to social inequality, Weitzman School of Design faculty members are engaged with some of the most pressing issues of the day. This exhibition highlights more than 30 research projects from across the Weitzman School that are advancing architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, and urban planning with support from public funders and/or industry partners. Free and open to the public.

Ends March 20, 2026
Dancers performing as part of Rennie Harris' Puremovement showcase Dance

Penn Live Arts: Rennie Harris Puremovement

Recognized by The New Yorker as “the most brilliant hip-hop choreographer in America,” Rennie Harris, the Penn Live Arts 2025-26 artist-in-residence, will present the world premiere of Losing My Religion, an exploration of the world’s constant social, economic, and political turmoil through the lens of street dance and hip hop. This performance is part of American 250 at Penn programming and the Penn Live Arts series “America Unfinished.” Students can receive a discount with Penn ID.

Ends March 21, 2026
Exhibits

Exhibit: ‘in case of fire, speak’ (Through July 6)

This exhibition frames the making of a collaborative performance by the Martha Graham Dance Company and PHILADANCO! alongside rarely seen images from modern dancer and choreographer Martha Graham’s 1938 work, “American Document,” and its enduring question, “What is an American?” The mixed-materials display explores Graham’s work alongside Philadelphia dance company PHILADANCO!’s decades-long commitment to preserving and advancing the work of Black artists. Free and open to the public.

Ends July 6, 2026
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Federal Government Updates

Penn is closely monitoring federal policy changes affecting institutions of higher education and academic health systems.

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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 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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