5/2

2024 Abele Lecture

julian abele portrait

Toni L. Griffin of Harvard delivers the inaugural Abele Lecture in Design & Policy, moderated by Matthew Kenyatta. Griffin will discuss connecting design with spatial and social (in)justices across American legacy cities. A reception will follow.

6:00 p.m.

Kleinman Energy Forum, 220 S. 34th St.

Through

5/7

Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Mayo

People wearing colorful Mexican costumes.

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company performs the Philadelphia premiere of “Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Mayo,” which features folkloric and contemporary dance. The performance on May 5 will also feature live music.

1:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.

Through

5/20

Alumni Weekend 2024

penn alumni waving pennants at the parade

Alumni returning to campus can enjoy Franklin Fest, the Alumni Picnic, student-led tours to see what's new around campus, and more during this weekend filled with reconnection and reminiscence.

All Day

Various locations

5/20

268th Commencement

University of Pennsylvania flag.

The 268th Commencement at the University of Pennsylvania will feature the conferral of degrees, the awarding of honorary degrees, greetings by University officials, and remarks by Commencement speaker Siddhartha Mukherjee, a renowned physician, researcher, and best-selling author.

All Day

Franklin Field

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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.

Freshman guard Bryce Washington dribbles up the court at the Palestra.

Three cheers for Bryce Washington

The freshman guard on the men’s basketball team picks up his second straight Ivy League Rookie of the Week award, and third overall.

Greg Johnson ・February 5, 2019

Sophomore center Eleah Parker jogs up the court.

Women’s basketball team conquers Cornell, Columbia

The 13-3 Quakers bested the Big Red on Friday and the Lions on Saturday.

Greg Johnson ・February 4, 2019

Ashley Russell of the women's basketball team poses with a ball on the Palestra court.

Shooting hoops with Ashley Russell

The senior guard and co-captain of the women’s basketball team talks a shooter’s mentality, rebounding at the guard position, and the key to avoiding turnovers.

Greg Johnson ・January 31, 2019

Freshman guard Bryce Washington dribbles up the court against Saint Joseph's at the Palestra.

Two if by three

Freshman guard Bryce Washington’s heroics in Penn’s win over Saint Joseph’s earned him two player of the week awards.

Greg Johnson ・January 28, 2019

Penn basketball players holder the Big 5 championship banner on the Palestra court

Undisputed

Penn declawed Saint Joseph’s on Saturday to win the outright Big 5 championship.

Greg Johnson ・January 27, 2019

Sophomore guard Michae Jones shoots a shot against Temple.

Quakers outlast Owls

The women’s basketball team felled Temple 71-62 on Wednesday, their first home win against the Owls since 2015.

Greg Johnson ・January 24, 2019

Kuba Mijakowski of the men's basketball team shoots a jump shot.

Big 5 honors Mijakowski for majestic performance

The junior forward has been named Big 5 Co-Player of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・January 23, 2019

Men's squash players and the head coach pose on a bench

Men’s squash team ranked No. 1 in the country

The Red & Blue took the top spot in the most recent College Squash Association poll.

Greg Johnson ・January 22, 2019

Senior guard Jake Silpe shoots a jump shot

Penn topples Temple, wins share of Big 5 title

The Quakers beat the Owls 77-70 on Saturday, earning a share of their first Big 5 championship in 17 years.

Greg Johnson ・January 21, 2019

Evan Lee of the Penn track and field team performs the long jump at Franklin Field

Penn track and fielders show out at meet in Maryland

The men’s team won seven events and women’s team placed first in eight.

Greg Johnson ・January 14, 2019