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Which universities spend the most on student supports

Penn is among the top three universities in the nation in spending on student academic support.

Fox 29 (Philadelphia)

TV host discovers he has skin cancer during live on-air broadcast

Joanna Walker of the Perelman School of Medicine diagnosed a TV anchor’s skin cancer during a live broadcast.

Forbes.com

Twenty-five inspiring podcasts to supercharge your career in 2025

Adam Grant of the Wharton School explores hidden aspects of work culture, creativity, and leadership in his podcast, WorkLife.

Today

Parents of baby saved by new gene editing therapy open up about his health journey

A team of researchers at CHOP and the Perelman School of Medicine developed a personalized gene-editing treatment for a baby’s rare disorder, using CRISPR to alter his DNA.

Bloomberg

The green transition needs more workers

Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez of the Wharton School says that worker shortages will grow more severe in an environment of declining birth rates, increasing retirements, and restrictive immigration.

9/12

Making the Medieval Archive

Open pages of John Trevisa book with ancient language and a round blue symbol among the text.

This day-long symposium will commemorate Elizabeth (Peggy) A. R. Brown’s extraordinary legacy in the field of Medieval Studies. The program will also mark the official launch of the Elizabeth A. R. Brown Medieval Historians’ archive, a new initiative at Penn Libraries to collect the professional papers of scholars of the Middle Ages.

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

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

9/13

Trees Around the World Tour

hillside in morris arboretum

Participants will learn about numerous tree species from around the world that can be found at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. The tour showcases trees from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Free with Penn ID.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

8/9

Water Features Tour

Morris Arboretum plants and stream looking into a field of green.

This walking tour will highlight natural and man-made water features throughout the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, including natural streams, cascading waterfalls, and the striking Swan Pond, among others. Free with Penn ID.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

6/22

Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival

Malcolm X Park in West Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, started by the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative, is the largest annual celebration in the nation attended by thousands of people with a focus on continuing the tradition of Kujichagulia (self-determination). The annual celebration continues with a festival at the historic Malcolm X Park with over 250 vendors, a musical concert, and more.

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

Malcolm X Park, 5100 Pine St.

6/18

Annual Juneteenth Lecture with Squire Booker

In honor of Juneteenth, Squire Booker, a Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, will share his presentation “From Southeast Texas to Penn: A Radical Approach to a Career in Science.” Free and open to the Penn community. Register to attend.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Biomedical Research Building, 421 Curie Blvd.