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Philadelphia Business Journal

University of Pennsylvania endowment nears $25B after largest gain since 2021

Penn’s endowment has generated a 12% investment return in fiscal 2025, growing to $24.8 billion.

WHYY (Philadelphia)

Mounting pressure on local news

Victor Pickard of the Annenberg School for Communication joins a conversation about the importance of reliable local news.

The New York Times

How child abuse pediatricians approach their work

Cindy Christian of the Perelman School of Medicine is part of a discussion of the work of child-abuse pediatricians.

The New York Times

How A.I. and social media contribute to ‘brain rot’

Shiri Melumad of the Wharton School is featured for an article looking at “brain rot” and AI.

The Washington Post

Why VA pays more in disability for sleep apnea than it does for some lost limbs

Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that veterans have become savvy on social media to the generous VA benefits for sleep apnea.

2026-01-20

Reimagining Illumination: Light in Artist’s Books

Part of Reimagining Illumination, a series designed to interrogate and expand the concept of illumination (i.e., the use of light) in books and manuscripts, this workshop will focus on the many ways that modern artists make use of light in their book creations, including transparencies, reflections, and electric light. Open to the public.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

2026-03-26

Symposium on Climate & Emerging Diseases

Organized by the Penn Center for Research on Emerging Viruses and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media, this joint symposium will focus on issues at the intersection of climate and emerging diseases, featuring speakers from across the University, a keynote discussion, and a poster-networking session. Open to the Penn community.

All Day

Biomedical Research Building, 421 Curie Blvd.

2026-01-22

Kelly Writers House: Mind of Winter

Every January, the Kelly Writers House (KWH) community welcomes everyone back to campus with “Mind of Winter,” a celebration of the season’s comforts inspired by Wallace Stevens’s poem, "The Snow Man.” Attendees can enjoy homemade soups and stews, followed by winter-themed readings selected by KWH community members. Register to attend.

5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

2026-02-06

Open Studio: Iron & Labor in the Revolutionary Era

During this drop-in Open Studio at the Common Press, participants will learn to print a broadside—a single-sided print meant for public display—commemorating the important role iron played in Pennsylvanian and American history. Free and open to the public. Penn ID or photo ID required. Register to attend.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

2026-01-09

Open Studio: Time in the Revolutionary Era

north facade of fisher fine arts library

During this drop-in Open Studio at the Common Press, participants will learn to print a broadside—a single-sided print meant for public display— about how the pace of time impacted life in the Revolutionary era. Free and open to the public. Penn ID or photo ID required. Register to attend.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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