Nikisha Bailey and Matthew Nam are the co-founders of Win Win Coffee, a Philadelphia-based coffee supplier and Penn vendor dedicated to sourcing ethically and building community.
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Keeping it local: Penn’s partnerships with Philadelphia-based vendors boost local economy, neighborhood impact
According to the University’s latest Economic Impact Report, Penn helps power Philadelphia’s economy by procuring goods and services from neighboring businesses. Local CEOs discuss the meaningful impact that Penn has on their bottom line and in the community.
Lillian Miller (left) graduated as a chemistry and environmental scieces double major in May. This summer, she returns to begin her graduate training in Irina Marinov’s (right), where researchers use big data and computational techniques to make better climate models.
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Lillian Miller: May grad turned Penn Ph.D.
Lillian Miller, a May graduate from the College, will begin graduate studies in the laboratory of Irina Marinov this summer, where she is leveraging big data to tackle ocean and climate-focused research.
Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement
Actor, director, producer, and Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks delivered the Commencement address to around 6,000 graduates on Monday, May 19, at Franklin Field.
Artworks by the two master of fine arts students graduating in the Class of 2025, Eissa Attar (left) and Alvin Luong, are in a thesis exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery through a new collaboration with the Weitzman School of Design.
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‘Scattered Earth, Sounded Depth’
A new thesis exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery features works by graduating Master of Fine Arts students Eissa Attar, from Saudi Arabia, and Alvin Luong, from Canada. On view through May 30, “Scattered Earth, Sounded Depth,” was curated by Emily Zimmerman.
Penn Today provides a list of important facts and tips to help guide guests through this year’s Penn’s 269th Commencement ceremony to be held on Franklin Field on Monday, May 19.
Graduates are ready to serve and engage at home and abroad
Members of Penn’s 269th graduating class will channel their expertise and passions to serve and work in Philadelphia and around the world, from teaching to research, poultry farming, and basketball.
Performer, biomedical engineer, and soon-to-be graduate
A performer and dancer, fourth-year Jordyn Harris has been a work-study student for the Platt House and managed tech for myriad student shows, while also advising engineering first-years and working as a researcher at a hospital.
The 134-year-old building on College Green will continue to be open for use throughout construction.
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Exterior restoration of a landmark
Designed by world-famous Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, the iconic Anne and Jerome Fisher Fine Arts Library Building is undergoing a 20-month exterior renovation and restoration that will encase its red sandstone, terracotta, and brick exterior in scaffolding through the fall of 2026.
