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Day of Play adds some fun to the first day of classes
Day of Play adds some fun to the first day of classes
The inaugural Day of Play, featuring games, wellness exercises and snacks, sets the stage for future “Thriving at Penn” events that will focus on fun through community engagement.
Penn welcomes the Class of 2022
Penn welcomes the Class of 2022
Hailing from 49 states (all but Wyoming), Puerto Rico, and 88 countries around the world, the 2,552 members of the Class of 2022 moved in to Penn on Aug. 22.
Helping the Class of 2022’s first-generation community early on
Helping the Class of 2022’s first-generation community early on
During New Student Orientation, first-generation, high-need students find an increased level of support, community and resources to help the transition into campus life.
Mentoring tomorrow’s biomedical researchers
Mentoring tomorrow’s biomedical researchers
This year, 41 students took part in the Summer Undergraduate Internship Program, a 10-week residential program that aims to steer biomedicine and biological science students toward Ph.D. programs.
West Philly students cook up on campus
West Philly students cook up on campus
The Netter Center for Community Partnerships helps high school students from West Philadelphia develop their strengths and interests through Leaders of Change, a University-Assisted Community Schools program.
A novel history: Penn doctoral student uncovers first bill of sale for Jane Austen work
A novel history: Penn doctoral student uncovers first bill of sale for Jane Austen work
While digging through the Royal Archives in the U.K., Nick Foretek, a second-year doctoral student, made a surprising discovery: The Prince Regent paid 15 shillings to buy the first copy of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.”
Social work students help refugees in Europe
Social work students help refugees in Europe
Doctoral students from the School of Social Policy & Practice shared their expertise with leaders at an NGO that provides trauma-informed services for refugees in Athens.
Q&A with Mary Frances Berry:
“History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times”
Q&A with Mary Frances Berry:
“History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times”
The civil rights activist, historian, and author discusses her new book “History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times.”
Perspectives on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Perspectives on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
On July 9th, Brett Kavanaugh was announced as President Trump’s second Supreme Court nominee. Penn faculty provide their analyses of the nomination.
Academic ‘boot camp’
Academic ‘boot camp’
A group of 13 active-duty service members and veterans took part in the Warrior-Scholar Project, which introduces enlisted personnel toward an undergraduate program at a top-tier institution with a weeklong academic program.