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Members of the audience cheer at the Models of Excellence celebration.

A lively in-person Models of Excellence celebration

This year’s ceremony honored the dedicated staff who make Penn’s success possible with the energy of a home team win.

At Franklin Field, athletes take part in the Penn Relays while spectators watch from the stands.

Athletes brave rain, power through 127th running of Penn Relays

The showcase, the oldest and largest track competition in the United States, was held Thursday through Saturday at Franklin Field.

A small lock inside toy blocks in a house shape.

How households are locked in by rising mortgage rates

A new paper co-authored by Wharton’s Lu Liu looks at why homeowners become caught in a so-called “mortgage lock-in” and how that impacts their ability to move.

Osagie O. Imasogie and Magill laugh on stage at Constitution Center

Penn Forward tour makes its final stop

President Liz Magill and hundreds of alumni from the Philadelphia area joined together at the National Constitution Center for an evening of connections and conversation.

person dressed as a polar bear performs for a crowd

Student climate champions gather to share stories and inspiration

More than 150 Philadelphia high schoolers came together at WHYY in a climate storytelling event organized by the public media company and the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities.

Mark Anderson, left, stands with his arms folded while speaking to a person wearing a red hat and a blue Penn pullover.

Mark Anderson named Ivy League Coach of the Year

The longtime coach guided the women’s golf team to their first conference championship since 2010.

President Barack Obama signs the Affordable Care Act surrounded by lawmakers and a young child standing by the table.

A detailed look at the history of The Affordable Care Act

In a new book, Penn political scientist Daniel J. Hopkins offers a detailed study of Americans’ opinions about the Affordable Care Act and examines to what extent political elites can reshape public opinion through their words or policies.

A century of newspaper ads shed light on Indigenous slavery in colonial America

A new paper, co-authored by Annenberg Doctoral Student Anjali DasSarma, uses a century of newspaper advertisements to document Indigenous slavery in the American colonies.

Tensile test for welding procedure. It, also known as tension testing, is a fundamental materials science and engineering test in which a sample is subjected to a controlled tension until failure

Repairing fractured metals for more sustainable construction

Mining, refining, and processing metals commonly used in construction are estimated to contribute around three billion tons of CO2-equivalent emissions. Now, researchers have developed a new metal-healing technique that fully restores previously unrepairable metals, presenting sustainable options for manufacturers.

A ‘sensational’ Hey Day for the Class of 2024

Students celebrated the longtime tradition of rising to senior status with Penn’s new president and a whole lot of selfies.

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