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

David Meaney named vice provost for research at Penn

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

Wensi Wu uses digital twins to explore the hidden mechanics of the human heart
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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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New teacher-staffing model rethinks ‘one-teacher, one-classroom’

Library research in action: Wandering the stacks with Mengliu Cheng

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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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

Heat domes and flooding have nearly tripled since the ’50s

Food waste: Recycling, not discarding, offers huge environmental benefits
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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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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

Keeping food safe and animals healthy
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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

Composto, Jordan-Sciutto named vice provosts at Penn
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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
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.
Upcoming Events

Cancer Detection on Wheels
A brand new Penn Medicine mobile mammogram van will make its debut during Penn Medicine's fourth annual community health fair. The mobile mammogram unit will enable Penn Medicine to provide convenient breast cancer screenings at community sites throughout the region year-round. During the fair on July 13, attendees can access a variety of free health screenings and educational resources.

Garden Jams: Vertical Current
Known for their exceptional musicianship and genre-blending sound, Vertical Current fuses jazz, funk, soul, and gospel into an electrifying musical experience. A driving force in the Philadelphia music scene, the group will perform as part of Garden Jams, Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series.
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.
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 values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status 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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice).