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Upcoming Events

Audience members clapping, cheering, and holding celebratory signs at the 2025 Models of Excellence award ceremony Special Events

Models of Excellence Award Ceremony

Penn will recognize outstanding staff members who play key roles in the University’s successes. The awards are presented in three categories: Models of Innovation, Pillars of Excellence, and Model Supervisors. President J. Larry Jameson, Provost John L. Jackson, Jr., Executive Vice President Mark Dingfield, and Vice President of Human Resources Felicia Washington will present the awards. Following the 4:00-5:00 p.m. ceremony, a reception will take place in the Warden Garden from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Register by May 26 to attend.

A brick building with white windows is seen against a blue sky. An American flag flies to the left, and a clock sits in the cupola at the center. Screenings

In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America

Penn Museum will host a screening of “In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, Episode 2: Land (1700–1763),” which examines the social and political forces that shaped early Pennsylvania. Afterwards, Lucy Fowler Williams, exhibition curator of the Native North America Gallery, will speak with series writer Nathaniel Popkin and public historian Aislinn Pentecost-Farren about how the history presented in the film connects to the stories and perspectives highlighted in the Museum’s collection. Free and open to the public. Reserve tickets in advance.

A purple sign labelled "Baltimore Avenue" hanging from a lamppost. The flag includes townhouse/building designs. Special Events

2026 Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll

Local businesses and community vendors will participate in a semiannual 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.

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.

Nondiscrimination Statement