4/22
Campus & Community
Workplace giving campaign helps those most in need
Penn’s Way is up and running through Nov. 16. The charitable goal for contributions from University and Health System employees is larger than ever: $1.65 million.
A ‘magic moment’ for PennDesign
A ‘magic moment’ for PennDesign
The School of Design kicked off its Lead by Design campaign with an awards and fundraising gala in New York City.
She did it herself
She did it herself
The Penn Libraries exhibition “OK, I’ll Do It Myself” with selections from the collection of alumna Caroline Schimmel features 145 books, photographs, manuscripts, artwork, and memorabilia on women in the American wilderness, even Annie Oakley’s trunk.
Being well and doing well
Being well and doing well
Benoit Dubé, the chief wellness officer at Penn, Giang T. Nguyen, executive director of Student Health Service, and Meeta Kumar, deputy executive director of CAPS, discuss Penn’s efforts to strengthen and support the health and wellness of students.
Bloomers mark 40 years of edgy comedy
Bloomers mark 40 years of edgy comedy
Bloomers, Penn’s all-female comedy troupe, celebrated its 40th anniversary last weekend with an alumnae show that recreated routines from the 1980s and 1990s.
With parents and families, Gutmann stresses the ties that bond
With parents and families, Gutmann stresses the ties that bond
President Amy Gutmann spoke about Penn’s unprecedented successes and core commitments—and about the importance of relationships in making it all possible.
Wrestling team grapples on the green
Wrestling team grapples on the green
The Penn wrestling team headed outside on to officially kick off its season with its annual “Grapple On The Green” open practice on College Green.
Students, Bush talk political differences and bridging divide
Students, Bush talk political differences and bridging divide
Jeb Bush, the 43rd governor of Florida, and Penn’s very own Presidential Professor of Practice, joined students on Wednesday evening in College Hall for a wide-ranging, candid discussion.
The inaugural India Research and Engagement Fund awards help further the ‘global university’
The inaugural India Research and Engagement Fund awards help further the ‘global university’
During the next two years, Penn IREF will award as much as $2 million in matching research grants to Penn faculty to stimulate and support research activity in India.
Penn Biden Center engages students in The Democracy Project
Students took part in the first of four national events aimed at deepening the understanding of young Americans' attitudes about democracy.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
How did a white woman come to write the newest definitive text on Philadelphia’s Black history?
Penn alum Amy Jane Cohen is profiled for her new book “Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape,” which examines Black history through the lens of events, institutions, and individuals across the city. The book includes a reflection from Penn chaplain Charles Howard.
FULL STORY →
WHYY (Philadelphia)
Homeward bound: When a Penn Medicine nurse was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she turned to the service dogs she helped to train
A profile highlights Maria Wright of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, from her volunteer work connecting people with service dogs to her cancer diagnosis and her own journey applying for a service dog.
FULL STORY →
India West
UPenn to confer honorary doctorate on Siddhartha Mukherjee
Celebrated physician and best-selling author Siddhartha Mukherjee will deliver the address at the 2024 University of Pennsylvania Commencement, featuring remarks from Interim President J. Larry Jameson.
FULL STORY →
The Washington Post
College internships matter more than ever — but not everyone can get one
Almost 90% of students who graduated from Penn in 2023 completed an internship during college. Barbara Hewitt of Career Services says that the race to get talent early has resulted in a focus on getting early practical experience through many ways in students’ academic careers.
FULL STORY →
The Wall Street Journal
Harvard University applications fall by 5%
Penn received more than 65,000 undergraduate applications for the Class of 2028, the most in its history.
FULL STORY →