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Greg Johnson

Managing Editor
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  • Greg Johnson

    Greg Johnson covers Penn Athletics and Recreation, which includes sports teams, intramural sports, and the Penn Relays. He manages the annual Research at Penn publication, which highlights notable research from all 12 schools at Penn.

    Articles from Greg Johnson
    Fran McCaffery named new men’s basketball coach
    Coach Fran McAffery on a basketball court.

    Image: Courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania men’s basketball team

    Fran McCaffery named new men’s basketball coach

    The announcement marks a return to University City for McCaffery, who played three seasons for the Quakers and is a 1982 alumnus of the Wharton School.

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    On the court with Stina Almqvist
    Stina Almqvist poses with a ball resting on her shoulder.

    Image: Eric Sucar

    On the court with Stina Almqvist

    The Swedish fourth-year guard discusses adjusting to the American game, playing pro ball as a teenager, attending the Eagles parade, scoring 1,000 points, and what the future holds.
    A Q&A with Mike Petrocelli from the Penn Ice Rink
    Mike Petrocelli leans against the glass at the Penn Rice Rink.

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    A Q&A with Mike Petrocelli from the Penn Ice Rink

    The ice operations manager at the Penn Ice Rink chats about working in a cold environment, the importance of controlling temperature, driving the Zamboni, and what makes the award-winning facility unique.
    The Eagles won the 1960 NFL Championship at Franklin Field
    Eagles rookie running back and returner Ted Dean bursts through Packers defenders during the 1960 NFL Championship Game at Franklin Field.

    Eagles rookie running back and returner Ted Dean bursts through Packers defenders during the 1960 NFL Championship Game at Franklin Field.

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    The Eagles won the 1960 NFL Championship at Franklin Field

    The Birds defeated the Vince Lombardi-led Green Bay Packers 17-13 on Dec. 26, 1960.
    Wharton MBA student is out of this world
    Jameel Janjua in front of an F-16.

    Image: John Pingry

    Wharton MBA student is out of this world

    Jameel Janjua discusses his interest in spaceflight, the fastest aircraft he has flown, the effect of supersonic speed on the body, attending Wharton, and his first time in space.
    What’s That? The Heisman Trophy
    The Heisman Trophy in the office of football coach Ray Priore.

    Image: Eric Sucar

    What’s That? The Heisman Trophy

    In the office of Ray Priore, head coach of the football team, rests the Heisman Trophy, the most prestigious award in college sports.
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