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Chevron deference is dead. Is the administrative state still alive?

Cary Coglianese of Penn Carey Law comments on the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright concerning administrative law.

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Apple’s AI ambitions leave big questions over its climate goals

Benjamin Lee of the School of Engineering and Applied Science comments about Apple’s AI ambitions.

2025-09-19

AI Research Mixer 2025

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Participants will experience a full day of faculty talks, poster presentations, and networking opportunities with members of ASSET, IDEAS, Warren, DDDI and Penn AI to learn about the wide range of AI research happening across the University. All Penn community members who have interest in AI are welcome. Catering will be provided, including a light reception following the final talks. Register by Sept. 1 to attend.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Amy Gutmann Hall, 3317 Chestnut St.

2025-09-17

60-Second Lectures: The Constitution at 238

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Four Penn Arts & Sciences faculty members will mark Constitution Day 2025 by sharing diverse outlooks and expertise on the supreme law shaping the United States, followed by a discussion with College of Arts & Sciences dean Peter Struck.

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

Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St.

2025-09-18

McHarg Center ‘Perspectives’ Launch

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Presented by the McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology, which provides a global platform for ecological thinking and innovative landscape design, this program will celebrate the first installment of ‘Perspectives’ interviews. The session will feature presentations from Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning faculty and their McHarg Center research assistants, followed by a student-led discussion. Free and open to the public.

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Fisher Fine Arts Library, 220 S. 34th St.

2025-11-05

Opera and Musical Theater Workshop

Rolls of sheet music.

This workshop, directed by Meg Bragle, presents performances of opera, operetta, and musical theatre, engaging students to combine believable acting with expressive singing in a workshop setting.

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Fisher-Bennett Hall, 3340 Walnut St.

2025-10-24

Penn Symphony Orchestra

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Attendees will enjoy a night of music with the Penn Symphony Orchestra, including Brahms' Violin Concerto, Strauss's Don Juan, and Ravel's Boléro. The ensemble, founded in 1878 and currently led by Thomas Hong, is comprised of musicians from across the Penn community.

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St.

2025-08-29

Mask & Wig and Bloomers Present: Free Show!

Penn’s two premier comedy groups will perform some of their best sketches and musical numbers in a one-night-only, no-holds-barred, anything-goes extravaganza. Penn first- and second-year students can register for free tickets.

7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.

2025-08-22

The Houston Hurrah!

Houston South Entrance.

During New Student Orientation, this open house extravaganza of events will include a picture scavenger hunt, free ice cream and snow cones, arts and crafts, video games and board games, and custom street sign-making. Participants will explore Houston Hall and enjoy a special performance by the Penn Glee Club.

9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.