Greg Johnson

Managing Editor

Greg Johnson covers Penn Athletics and Recreation, which includes sports teams, intramural sports, and the Penn Relays. He manages the annual Research at Penn publication, which highlights notable research from all 12 schools at Penn.

Head Coach Ray Priore, left, and Joey Slackman at the New York Athletic Club.

Slackman selected Ivy Defensive Player of the Year

The fourth-year defensive lineman is Penn’s first conference Defensive Player of the Year since 2015.

Greg Johnson ・December 12, 2023

Shane Gardner leaps over a hurdle during a race in Staten Island.

Quakers place first in baker’s dozen of events

Penn track & field athletes won 13 events at the Seahawk Invitational over the weekend in Staten Island, New York.

Greg Johnson ・December 11, 2023

Matt Fallon performs the breaststroke during a race.

Fallon first in 200-meter breaststroke

The third-year swimmer continued his dominance in the event over the weekend at the U.S. Open Championships.

Greg Johnson ・December 4, 2023

During a game at Franklin Field, Malachi Hosley runs down the field with the ball.

Hosley awarded Freshman All-American honors

The first-year running back was the second-leading rusher in the Ivy League and also ranked second in all-purpose yards.

Greg Johnson ・December 1, 2023

Jordan Obi, left, dribble the ball to the basketball. Clark Slajchert, right, dribbles the ball to the basket.

Quakers topple UC San Diego, Monmouth

On Sunday, the women’s basketball team defeated UC San Diego 76-68 and the men’s basketball team beat Monmouth 76-61.

Greg Johnson ・November 27, 2023

Forward Jordan Obi makes a move with the ball while guarded by a Siena defender.

Penn slays Siena

The women’s basketball team beat Siena 85-79 on Saturday in New York. Four Quakers scored in double figures.

Greg Johnson ・November 20, 2023

Brian Gill speaks with a player on the sidelines during a game.

Gill garners second straight Ivy Coach of the Year award

The James C. Gentle Head Coach led the men’s soccer team to their first back-to-back regular-season conference titles in 51 years.

Greg Johnson ・November 15, 2023

First-year guard Tyler Perkins, against Villanova at the Palestra, makes a move with the ball while guarded by a Wildcat defender.

Penn stumps Villanova at the Palestra

The Quakers beat the No. 21-ranked Wildcats 76-72 on Monday evening, their first win over a ranked opponent since 2018.

Greg Johnson ・November 14, 2023

Members of the men's and women's squash teams pose on the court at the Penn Squash Center.

Penn takes home Pennsylvania State Championships

The women’s and men’s squash teams carried the weekend, besting a bevy of Keystone State foes.

Greg Johnson ・November 13, 2023

A doctor, at right holding a laptop, speaks witn a patient about his health.

Stay on top of your health with Penn’s Be in the Know wellness campaign

The campaign runs through June 30, 2024. Free, convenient, on-campus biometric screenings are held through Thursday, Nov. 30.

Greg Johnson ・November 10, 2023

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