Greg Johnson | Penn Today

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

Nia Akins finishes in first place at an indoor track meet.

Akins caps stupendous career with All-American selection

The May Penn grad and track star was recently honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities

Racism, inequality, and the coronavirus have combined to cause an alarming number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among African-American and Latinx populations.

Gesturing with his hand, Malcolm X speaks at Irvine Auditorium in January of 1963.

When Malcolm X came to Penn

On this Malcolm X Day, his 95th birthday, Penn Today reflects on his visit to the University in January of 1963, and his life and legacy.

Bent at the knees, Iuliia Bryzgalova holds her tennis racquet with both hands and prepares to receive a serve.

Bryzgalova selected ITA singles All-American

The sophomore on the women’s tennis team finished the season ranked No. 13 in the country.

Penn's historic Franklin Field sits empty on a sunny day, with the Philadelphia skyline in the background.

Team effort by Penn Athletics supports student-athletes during the pandemic

The Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics is drawing upon in-house resources and guidance from campus partners to aid student-athletes quarantining because of the coronavirus.

At Franklin Field, Gabby Rosenzweig takes the field and high-fives her teammates during pregame introductions.

Hard work by Gabby Rosenzweig leads to historic career

The senior attacker on the women’s lacrosse team finished her Penn career as the top points scorer in school history, and second all-time in assists.

Catherine Buroker takes a breath while swimming in a pool during a meet.

Buroker receives All-American acclaim

The sophomore distance swimmer is the first All-American in Penn women’s swimming history.

Players raise their hands above their heads and put them together in a huddle.

Trio of men’s lax players pick up All-American accolades

Mark Evanchick, Sean Lulley, and Kyle Gallagher have been honored by Inside Lacrosse for their superb play in the shortened season.

Junior defender Abby Bosco, right, and senior attacker Gabby Rosenzweig, run with their sticks during a game.

Women’s lax duo earns All-American honors

Abby Bosco, a junior defender, is a Third-Team All-American and Gabby Rosenzweig, a senior attacker, is an honorable mention.

A woman does push-ups on a yoga mat in her living room near a couch and water bottle.

Staying active and fit while under quarantine

Campus Recreation offers a variety of resources for the Penn community to keep up their physical fitness while isolated at home.