Greg Johnson | Penn Today

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.

Articles from Greg Johnson

True stories of black men and HIV/AIDS

Through nearly 30 years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the infection rate among African Americans has remained steadily high. Although they represent only 13 percent of the U.S.

Staff Q&A / Claudia Gould

Penn senior named to exclusive all-America football team

Snow removal at Penn

On average, the City of Philadelphia receives about 20 inches of snow a year, according to the National Climate Data Center.

Putting the brakes on vehicular injuries

In July of 1995, a 20-day-old baby was rushed to the emergency room at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after being in a car crash.

Keeping resolutions

It’s the beginning of January again and you know what that means: Resolutions.

A rich and storied history

Photo credit: Candace diCarlo

In the spirit of W. E. B. Du Bois

Photo credit: Candace diCarlo

Lights, camera, soap and water

Who knew all those HUP employees had musical, dancing and acting talents, as well as medical ones?

Working like a dog

Because a dog’s sense of smell is a thousand times more sensitive than a human’s, canines are regularly used to detect bombs and other explosives. They sniff out illegal drugs and endangered plants, and they can use their snouts to reveal ailments such as cancer, diabetes and seizures.