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Celebrating the architectural legacy of Penn’s first Black architecture graduate
Peter Cook and J. Larry Jameson in front of a portrait of Julian Abele.

Peter Cook, a descendant of Julian Abele, and Interim Penn President J. Larry Jameson next to a newly unveiled framed portrait of Julian Abele that decorates Eisenlohr Hall. 

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Celebrating the architectural legacy of Penn’s first Black architecture graduate

At a gathering at Eisenlohr Hall, a portrait of renowned architect Julian Abele and a series of his paintings were unveiled, formally recognizing his design contributions to one of campus’ iconic structures.
How disorder toughens materials
Sage Fulco demonstrates the machine the group used to test the materials’ toughness. 

Sage Fulco demonstrates the machine the group used to test the materials’ toughness. 

(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering Today)

How disorder toughens materials

A team of Penn engineers tested disordered materials and finds that without changing the material but simply altering the internal geometry, the mechanical metamaterial can increase toughness.

Ian Scheffler

Q&A on the German election results
The dome of a building is visible on the left. To the right, a striped black, red and yellow flag is flying on a pole. An inscription on the building reads: “Dem Deutschen Volke,” or “To the German People.”

The German flag flies in front of the Reichstag building the day after the German Bundestag elections were held.

(Image: Christophe Gateau/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images)

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    • Q&A on the German election results

    Kristen Ghodsee of the Department of Russian and East European Studies discusses the outcome of the German parliamentary elections and the implications for Europe’s future.
    One tiny dog’s outsized contribution to brain surgery
    A dog with a bandage on their head.

    Geddy following her surgery.

    (Image: Courtesy of Penn Vet News)

    One tiny dog’s outsized contribution to brain surgery

    A terrier mix makes history as the first patient to undergo canine neurosurgery in a collaborative effort of specialists in human and veterinary medicine using cutting-edge augmented reality technology and infrared imaging.

    Sacha Adorno

    Building bridges: A feat of engineering and artistry
    The Glass Bridge

    Architect Masoud Akbarzadeh and research assistant Boyu Xiao of the Weitzman School of Design, along with collaborators including Yao Lu of Jefferson University, defied conventional engineering by constructing a 30-foot-long bridge entirely from 16 millimeter hollow glass units. Their effort is now showcased at the Corning Museum of Glass.

    (Image: Courtesy of the Corning Museum of Glass)

    Building bridges: A feat of engineering and artistry

    At the Corning Museum of Glass, professor of architecture Masoud Akbarzadeh and his team have turned fragility into strength with a 30-foot-long span of shimmering glass, blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge design to redefine the future of structural engineering and architecture.
    Expert Voices 2025: Access to sustainable and affordable housing
    Tiny homes under construction in Baltimore.

    New development of affordable tiny houses in East Baltimore.

    (Image: iStock/Robbie Becklund)

    Expert Voices 2025: Access to sustainable and affordable housing

    Twelve leading voices in housing policy, urban planning, and finance were asked to share their perspectives on the challenge of affordable housing in the country.

    From Penn IUR

    How news coverage distorts America’s leading causes of death
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    How news coverage distorts America’s leading causes of death

    A new study from the Annenberg School for Communication shows how media coverage of sensational risks underemphasized chronic illnesses.

    From Annenberg School for Communication

    Matthew Grossman named head of University Communications at Penn
    Matt Grossman.

    Matthew Grossman will oversee the University’s internal and external communications operations effective April 7.

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    Matthew Grossman named head of University Communications at Penn

    The Chief Brand and Communications Officer at Techstars will succeed Stephen J. MacCarthy on April 7.
    Penn named top producer of 2024-25 Fulbright Scholars
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    Penn named top producer of 2024-25 Fulbright Scholars

    The Department of State has named Penn a Fulbright U.S. Student Program “Top Producing Institution,” one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of awardees, for the 2024-25 academic year. Last year, 15 Penn students and alumni were offered Fulbright grants to 13 countries.