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.
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.
Quakers notch a number of noteworthy performances at Penn Relays
The 129th running of the Penn Relays was held Thursday to Saturday at Franklin Field. The three-day extravaganza features nearly 20,000 athletes of all levels.
Open Enrollment period kicks off with some important enhancements
Effective July 1, 2025, Penn introduces a new wellness partner, Penn Benefit Extras, and a prescription drug formulary. You must take action to secure your Flexible Spending Accounts.
MBA student uses AI to perfect class selection process
The CourseCast system created by Derek Gibbs informs MBA students what classes, on average, they’re likely to receive from Wharton’s unique course scheduling system.
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.
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.
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.
