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Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter launches Penn initiative connecting past mayors with future leaders
A summer of research and teaching with Scribe Video Center
A ‘breakthrough’ to restore memory
Understanding the animal-human bond
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A summer of research and teaching with Scribe Video Center
Can AI help cities get a handle on urban heat?
Lessons from the Schuylkill River on community-engaged research
How artists have depicted—and shaped—society’s relationship with the sea
The enduring significance of ‘The Odyssey’
Documenting architecture and memories of a changing neighborhood
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Entrepreneurship in the ‘new space era’
America at 250: Innovations that transformed business
Legal advocacy across disciplines
How basic persuasion can bypass AI safeguards
Would you trust AI for ethical advice?
Can hedging make you a better communicator?
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Supersonic whale calls and special relativity
What lies beneath
The hidden waves at the beach
Reto Gieré on energy systems, waste, and sustainability
On the move: Water quality and antimicrobial resistance testing goes mobile
How sea stars build materials that can see
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Paving the way for safer roads
How Vanessa Chan is training Ph.D. engineers for real-world impact
Opening AI’s black box
How AI could make autism screening more accessible
Penn Electric Racing’s comeback
When design meets engineering, students solve the right problems
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Inside Penn Nursing’s adult-gerontology programs
Understanding the animal-human bond
A meeting of the minds drives discovery in the brain
Penn researchers join ARPA-H initiative to develop next-gen fetal monitoring device
New Penn Vet research moves science closer to a solution to male infertility
The lasting impacts of West Nile virus on Pennsylvania bird populations
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The Class of 2030 comes to life
Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter launches Penn initiative connecting past mayors with future leaders
First-year welcome: ‘Mixing curiosity with creativity’
PhilWP Summer Institute gives teachers space to write, reflect, and reimagine learning
An inviting welcome on Move-In day
Photo gallery: Back to the beginning of the Quad
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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
CAR T cell therapy leads to 10-year remissions in B-cell lymphoma patients
A long-term follow-up from one of the earliest CAR T cell therapy clinical trials shows potential cures in more than one-third of patients treated at Penn Medicine.
Upcoming Events
Special Events
Convocation Ceremony + President & Provost’s Reception
This formal ceremony inducts the Class of 2030 and new transfer students into the Penn community, with a music and a dessert reception afterward. Penn ID is required. No bags are permitted.
Wellness
Campus Green Spaces Walking Tour
Penn graduate and professional students are invited to attend this guided walking tour of green spaces on campus. Participants can explore known and hidden gems for recharging, relaxing, and exercising. Attendees will also learn about on- and off-campus events and things to do in Philadelphia. Sunscreen and water bottles are encouraged. Registration is required. Meet in the Welfer Common Room at the Graduate Student Center. Must have a Penn graduate ID to attend.
Special Events
Entrepreneurship Expo 2026
The 2026 Venture Expo, hosted by Venture Lab, enables current Penn students to explore co-curricular programs, discover entrepreneurship clubs, and learn how to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey. The Expo offers pathways for skill-building, mentorship, funding, and more. Free and open to Penn students, faculty, and staff. Entry is first-come, first-served. Register to attend.
Supporting our Community
Building Community, Combatting Antisemitism, Countering Hate, and Supporting Every Member of the Penn Community
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.
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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.
