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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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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?
Collaborating with southern Black grandmothers to reimagine scholarship
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Wharton’s deep dive into wellness at work
Guardrails versus leashes: Finding a better way to regulate AI technology
Wharton graduates first Global Executive MBA cohort
Brewing business: A Wharton undergrad who manages Penn’s student-run café
Aiming for a ‘holistic representation’ career as dual-degree Law and SP2 grad
Teaching crisis negotiation
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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
Paris Perdikaris led research on lifesaving and more cost-effective weather predictions
Lillian Miller: May grad turned Penn Ph.D.
Armoring CAR T cells to take on cancer
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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
News
Trials aim to make cancer relapse a thing of the past
Brothers follow similar paths in music and medicine
Determining the cause of cryopreservation fertility failures
Dual-target CAR T-cell therapy slows growth of aggressive brain cancer
A hard reset on electroconvulsive therapy
New tools to treat retinal degenerations at advanced stages of disease
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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
Natural Sciences
Can surface fractures on Earth, Mars, and Europa predict habitability on other planets?
Geophysicist Douglas Jerolmack has used the mathematical framework developed for understanding fracture patterns on Earth to survey two-dimensional fracture networks across the solar system, which could offer insights into detecting potentially habitable environments on other planets.
Upcoming Events
Talks
Book Talk with Penn Chaplain Chaz Howard
Chaz Howard, Penn Chaplain and Vice President for Social Equity & Community, will discuss his new collection of spiritual reflections designed for people everywhere, including recent college graduates, who are looking to find their “way” and their “why.”
Wellness
Well-Being Teatime for Staff & Faculty
In celebration of Employee Health & Wellness Month, the Penn Women’s Center (PWC) invites all Penn staff and faculty members to gather in community for a well-being break. PWC will provide tea and light snacks. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.
Special Events
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
Local businesses and community vendors will participate in a semi-annual West Philadelphia tradition by offering special one-night-only deals for $1, $3, or $5. Local musicians and artists will provide entertainment up and down Baltimore Avenue, from 40th Street to 51st Street.
Federal Government Updates
Penn is closely monitoring federal policy changes affecting institutions of higher education and academic health systems.
Supporting Our Community
During these challenging times, Penn remains committed to supporting students, faculty, and staff and to sharing information with our larger community of alumni, parents, and friends.
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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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).