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The importance and power of undergraduate research
Ann Vernon-Grey standing outside College Hall.

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The importance and power of undergraduate research

Many students come to Penn with the idea of doing research but don’t know what that actually means. Ann Vernon-Grey of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships helps them find their way.

4 min. read

Composto, Jordan-Sciutto named vice provosts at Penn
Russell Composto and Kelly Jordan-Sciutto

Russell Composto (left), Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, and Kelly Jordan-Sciutto, Vice Provost for Graduate Education.

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Composto, Jordan-Sciutto named vice provosts at Penn

The two new positions will assume many of the administrative and oversight roles of the deputy provost and the vice provost for education.

3 min. read

Impact of research
Idea illustration showing hands reaching towards a lightbulb of ideas overlayed on a cityscape.

Illustration: Lauren Thomas

  • Q&A

    • Impact of research

    Senior Vice Provost for Research Dawn Bonnell discusses with Inspiring Impact Magazine why a robust research enterprise is at the core of Penn’s educational mission.

    From Penn Inspiring Impact

    5 min. read

    What to read, watch, and cook for Juneteenth

    An Emancipation Day parade in St. Augustine, Florida, circa 1922.

    (Image: State Archives of Florida)

    What to read, watch, and cook for Juneteenth

    Specialists from Penn Libraries offer seven resources to learn more about and celebrate Juneteenth.

    3 min. read

    Kam earns First Team All-American Honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships
    Kampton Kam at a track and field meet.

    Kampton Kam secured an eighth place finish in high jump.

    (Image: Courtesy of Penn Athletics)

    Kam earns First Team All-American Honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships

    At the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 13, Kampton Kam secured an eighth place finish in high jump.

    From Penn Athletics

    1 min. read

    Tee time with Julie Shin
    Julie Shin holds her club after swinging while wearing her Penn uniform.

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    Tee time with Julie Shin

    The rising fourth-year golfer discusses her All-Ivy season, what she enjoys about the sport, the recent success of the women’s golf team, training and conditioning, hitting a hole-in-one, and the correlation between figure skating and golf.

    5 min. read

    What’s That? The Pyramid at HUP
    A red pyramid stands in a courtyard at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

    The pyramid in Miller Plaza is often mistaken for a large art installation but instead holds equipment for the Devon MRI Building.

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  • What’s That

    • What’s That? The Pyramid at HUP

    Turning down a hallway at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania reveals a giant red pyramid. It looks like it’s art, but it’s medicine.

    2 min. read

    2025–26 Herbert D. Katz Fellows

    2025–26 Herbert D. Katz Fellows

    The Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies has announced the new cohort of 19 incoming Fellows; the 2025–26 year is devoted to new research into contemporary Jewish life. 

    Keeping it local: Penn’s partnerships with Philadelphia-based vendors boost local economy, neighborhood impact
    Nikisha Bailey and Matthew Nam, co-founders of Win Win Coffee, a Philadelphia-based coffee supplier and Penn vendor.

    Nikisha Bailey and Matthew Nam are the co-founders of Win Win Coffee, a Philadelphia-based coffee supplier and Penn vendor dedicated to sourcing ethically and building community.

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    Keeping it local: Penn’s partnerships with Philadelphia-based vendors boost local economy, neighborhood impact

    According to the University’s latest Economic Impact Report, Penn helps power Philadelphia’s economy by procuring goods and services from neighboring businesses. Local CEOs discuss the meaningful impact that Penn has on their bottom line and in the community.

    7 min. read