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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
Q&A: The first American pope
Melding loves of ice skating and children’s media
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How cable news has diverged from broadcast news
Sparking curiosity for better learning and better lives
Professor of practice Leslie Richards on innovative transit and city planning
Penn, Neubauer Family Foundation, and Philadelphia Police Department partner to support police leadership education
How the Annenberg School connected all the dots for Naima Small
What behavioral strategies motivate environmental action?
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‘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
Wharton graduates first Global Executive MBA cohort
Brewing business: A Wharton undergrad who manages Penn’s student-run café
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What can ants and naked-mole rats teach about societal roles?
Native plants from afar
AI x Science Postdoctoral Fellows collaborate across disciplines
New class of materials passively harvest water from air
Unlocking the mechanics of protein misfolding
Delivering a one-two punch to superbugs to fight infections
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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
New 3D-printing enables color-changing, stress-responsive materials for smart sensing, displays, and robotics
Penn engineers first to train AI at lightspeed
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‘The most human gesture’ brings the gift of a hand transplant at Penn Medicine
The perils and promise of GLP-1 medications
Penn’s Psychiatry chair is helping to reenvision how mental illness is diagnosed
Could gene therapy restore lost hearing?
$50 million gift to launch the Lurie Autism Institute
Keeping HUP sustainable
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Tee time with Julie Shin
What’s That? The Pyramid at HUP
Keeping it local: Penn’s partnerships with Philadelphia-based vendors boost local economy, neighborhood impact
Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement
Class of 2025 Ivy Day Ceremony
President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’
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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
Innovation in climate education
Health & Medicine
Trials aim to make cancer relapse a thing of the past
At Penn Medicine, clinical trials are testing methods that may stop cancer from recurring.
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Special Events
Rose Garden Celebration Weekend
Visitors will celebrate the Rose Garden with story time, arts and crafts, and science-related fun! Participants will explore human relationships with roses, including their herbal properties, common myths about them, and why they’re important at the Morris Arboretum. The program will also share information about the Arboretum’s new, organic approaches to pest control in the Rose Garden. Free with Penn ID.
Ends June 15, 2025
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Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Juneteenth—commemorating the end of slavery in the United States—is a day to celebrate freedom, heritage, and community. Ahead of June 19, this festival will feature live performances, DJ sets, immersive storytelling, and hands-on activities for all ages. Participants can support Black-owned businesses at a community marketplace and attend the Juneteenth Honors Program. Free and open to the public.
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The Wetland: A Unique Ecosystem
This tour investigates native plants and trees in the natural lands area near the Wissahickon Creek. The program includes a brief history of the area and describes the importance of wetland ecosystems for plants, trees, and wildlife. Visitors are advised to wear walking or hiking shoes. Free with Penn ID.
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