James Rogers named director of Campus Recreation at Penn James Rogers named director of Campus Recreation at Penn Rogers, who spent three years as the director of university recreation at Drexel, will begin on Sept. 1. 2 min. read
Penn powers up AI learning for faculty and staff nocred Penn powers up AI learning for faculty and staff AI Principles & Practices, a series of interactive sessions supported by a Draw Down the Lightning Grant, aims to enhance faculty and staff skills by introducing platforms and technologies supported at Penn. 2 min. read
Mapping change: Student research projects supported by Penn Libraries resources Mapping change: Student research projects supported by Penn Libraries resources With their StoryMaps projects, Penn students explore the history of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods utilizing both cutting-edge tools and historical primary sources provided by the Penn Libraries.
Paideia Fellows build dialogue in Athens SNF Paideia Fellows visit Athens, Greece, in 2025.(Image: Photo by Annalise Howard, courtesy of the SNF Paideia Program) Paideia Fellows build dialogue in Athens Penn’s SNF Paideia class of 2025 fellows capped off a three-year experience on a trip to Greece, where they met with local residents, toured historic sites, and discussed local issues with global impact. 3 min. read
Penn hosts nine other colleges for op-ed panel nocred Penn hosts nine other colleges for op-ed panel Journalists, communications staffers, and leaders from Penn and nine other Philly-area colleges and universities gathered at Penn Carey Law for an op-ed panel discussion. The event is part of a series being sponsored by University Communications to connect Penn with reporters and editors from major media outlets. 1 min. read
Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler The lead arborist at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens discusses his interest in tree work, how trees benefit the planet, the tallest tree he has climbed, current research at the Morris, and its impact in America and beyond. 6 min. read
Johanna Burton appointed director of ICA at Penn Image: Erin Leland Johanna Burton appointed director of ICA at Penn Burton, who currently serves as director of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles, will begin on Nov. 1. 2 min. read
Tyler Hagstrom named Head Volleyball Coach nocred Tyler Hagstrom named Head Volleyball Coach Hagstrom has a history of leading winning teams at other high-academic institutions, says Alanna Wren, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation. 1 min. read
Penn Athletics receives $20 million gift to support wrestling Image: Courtesy of EwingCole Penn Athletics receives $20 million gift to support wrestling A lead gift from former University Trustee, alumnus Dave Pottruck, launches a new campaign and will kick off renovations inside Weightman Hall for a new wrestling facility. 3 min. read
WXPN’s World Cafe earns two honors at New York Festivals Radio Awards WXPN’s World Cafe earns two honors at New York Festivals Radio Awards A Bronze Radio Award in the News Report/Features category was awarded for “Abdullah Ibrahim Hears the World in Many ‘Different Colors,’” a feature produced and presented by World Cafe contributing host, Stephen Kallao. And World Cafe host Raina Douris was awarded a Finalist Diploma in the Craft/Interview category for her thoughtful and emotionally rich interview with Nick Cave, timed with the release of his album “Wild God.”