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Courses that go bump in the night
Exploring complex human relationships through spooky and mysterious stories
A creative approach to learning biology
Mind the gap(s): Crossing languages, cultures, and time
Using AI to integrate design and finance
Annie Liang-Zhou: Building on a legacy in historic preservation
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The fright stuff: What research tells us about fear
AI and social work: Promise, progress, and pitfalls
The secret to smarter teams? How you connect them
Context is key in how people understand language
Examining Foucault’s impact, 100 years after his birth
A deep dive into early 19th-century Native American history
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How AI planning could create financial market fragility
Setting the bar for generosity too high
The King’s ransom: What LeBron James could mean for Philly’s economy
Golkin Family Foundation gift launches next era of law and technology at Penn Carey Law
The long view of long-term care
Why authors are better at predicting impact than peer review
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The spooky science of quantum entanglement
With a flick of a switch: Reducing addiction risk from opioid painkillers
World Space Week story roundup
What ‘pristine relics’ at the edge of the solar system reveal about how planets formed
Mapping Lenape plant knowledge
Diving for research
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Penn’s Schlein Center for Cybersecurity to combat AI threats and more
Using AI, Reddit to identify potential side effects of unapproved new GLP-1
AI helps detect media bias, informing voters and news consumers
Sowing sensors, harvesting solutions
Linguistics Data Consortium: Shaping modern AI
Space invaders: What cybersecurity looks like in space
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Planting seeds, growing leaders: Philadelphia teens explore health justice
Falling ‘more in love with veterinary medicine’ on the trip of a lifetime
Foundational gift accelerates Penn Medicine brain tumor research and care
Stopping muscular dystrophy with a ‘backup’ protein
Testing ChatGPT on measles vaccine questions
New framework calls for lifelong care after traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
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Spooky stories for the season
Awards and accolades for Penn faculty, Ph.D. student
Penn’s Beckman Scholars grow as independent researchers
Fall fun at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens
The 2026-27 Equity in Action Visiting Scholars
Ten years of innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact at Pennovation Works
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One School’s push for hosting and spearheading international fieldwork
Financing resilience for ocean economies
Learning from the practitioners of statecraft
Spring Intercultural Ventures explore geopolitics and economic change on the ground
Expert viewpoints on the Iran war
Solar solutions for farmers in The Gambia
Health & Medicine
First human clinical trial to test precision form of FLASH proton therapy
Penn Medicine has launched the first human clinical trial that tests a faster, more powerful, and potentially less-toxic form of radiation therapy for cancer treatment.
Upcoming Events
Talks
Dancing with Uncertainty: The Future of Porous Landscapes
The McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology will host leading landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom to deliver the Anne Whiston Spirn Lecture, presented annually to showcase a practitioner or scholar in the field of landscape architecture whose work expands the disciplinary boundaries of research and practice. Voraakhom focuses on climate-resilient urban design projects across Southeast Asia, implementing nature-based solutions to mitigate flooding, enhance biodiversity, and protect vulnerable communities. Free and open to the public.
Talks
Re-Translating Ancient Poetry
This interactive Global Discovery Series talk will focus on the groundbreaking work of Emily Wilson, professor of classical studies and College for Women Class of 1963 Term Professor in the Humanities. The discussion will highlight Wilson’s widely-acclaimed work as a re-translator of ancient epic and drama, focusing on poetic form, revision, and the possibilities for creating a sense of surprise and discovery for readers of ancient literature. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.
Wellness
Penn Museum: Mind & Mood Recharge
Now in its fourth year and running from Nov. 4, 2026, through April 7, 2027, Mind & Mood Recharge offers monthly experiences designed to nourish the mind, body, and spirit with a rotation of wellness activities for all levels. Taking place on the first Wednesday of each month, Mind & Mood Recharge programming includes yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Afrobeats, expressive arts, and more—powered by Penn Medicine. No experience necessary. Start times vary. Register for individual sessions. Free with Penn ID.
Ends April 7, 2027Title IX Compliance in Athletics
Penn's Title IX Resolution with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Penn's Way: Going the Distance for Our Community
Penn's Way, our annual workplace giving campaign (October 1 - November 20) is making strides in supporting critical programs that beneft people in need. Give from the heart and max your match. *100% match for every dollar up to $2,500. If you give over $2,500, the total donation will be matched at 50%, up to a match cap of $10,000.
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.