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Alumni
Penn Athletics names the Lois S. Leitner Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse for alumnus’ mother
Penn Athletics names the Lois S. Leitner Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse for alumnus’ mother
The $3.5 million naming gift is a part of the new campaign, Set The Future in Motion: The Final Year of Game Onward.
Diana Caramanico: Where are they now?
Diana Caramanico: Where are they now?
The leading scorer in Ivy League women’s history discusses getting buckets, staying out of foul trouble, her last game at the Palestra, playing professionally in France, and what she’s up to today.
2020 alumna Nia Akins receives NCAA’s Today’s Top 10 Award
2020 alumna Nia Akins receives NCAA’s Today’s Top 10 Award
The Award recognizes former student-athletes for their successes on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
By the Numbers: Quakers in the NBA
By the Numbers: Quakers in the NBA
As the NBA prepares to open a coronavirus-shortened season on Dec. 22, Penn Today examines a collection of Quakers who have been drafted or signed by NBA teams.
Jewel Clark: Where are they now?
Jewel Clark: Where are they now?
The former women’s basketball standout chats about her Hall of Fame career, twice playing in the NCAA Tournament, her flair for getting to the free throw line, and why she’s still putting in work on the hardwood.
Alum Brandon Copeland named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Class of 2021’ in Sports
Alum Brandon Copeland named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Class of 2021’ in Sports
The New England Patriots linebacker has been recognized for his contributions on and off the field.
Alek Torgersen: Where are they now?
Alek Torgersen: Where are they now?
The 2017 alumnus discusses his record-setting career as a quarterback for the Quakers, his time in the NFL, and what he’s up to today.
Alumni group strives for ‘strength in diversity’
Alumni group strives for ‘strength in diversity’
For the alumni volunteer leaders with the James Brister Society, the mission to improve campus for people of color continues.
Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees
Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees
The alumnus will succeed David L. Cohen on July 1, 2021. He has been a Penn trustee since 2005, and currently serves as vice chair of the Board.
Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology
Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology
Additional support from P. Roy Vagelos and Diana T. Vagelos helps to expand the building project which will consolidate the University’s existing and future energy research.
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.
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United Press International
Herniated discs could be repaired with biologic patch one day, researchers say
Preclinical research by Robert Mauck of the Perelman School of Medicine, Thomas Schaer of the School of Veterinary Medicine, and Ana Peredo, a Ph.D. graduate of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, reveals how a biologic patch activated by natural motion could become a key tool for repairing herniated discs in the back and relieving pain.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
Penn alum looks to raise $750K, tap into AI to scale social impact investing analytics platform
Penn alum Catherine Griffin has created ImpactableX, an analytics platform to help social impact startups quantify their impact.
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6ABC.com
Penn alums changing grocery game for Philadelphians in food deserts with Community Grocer program
Penn alums Alex Imbot and Eli Moraru have co-founded the Community Grocer to supply grab-and-go meal kits and hot, fresh meals for Philadelphia residents.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
Philadelphia lawyer connects at risk youth to at risk animals, together they help each other
Penny Ellison of Penn Carey Law leads Hand2Paw, a Philadelphia nonprofit founded by Penn alum Rachel Cohen that connects youth experiencing homeless or in foster care to animals in need.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn grads’ nonprofit grocery proposing hot food for SNAP recipients raises ‘hullabaloo’
Recent Penn graduates Alex Imbot and Eli Moraru are creating a first-of-its-kind system to legally circumvent federal rules about food stamps in order to present hot, healthy food at their nonprofit, The Community Grocer.
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