5/10

At-Home Anthro Live

Penn Museum exterior

This free live learning session, tailored for kids in K-6, explores Mesopotamia and the ziggurat, a religious building situated in ancient cities like Ur. Using a blank sheet of paper and a writing utensil, they'll have the chance to design their own cities.

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Virtual

Through

5/20

Alumni Weekend 2024

penn alumni waving pennants at the parade

Alumni returning to campus can enjoy Franklin Fest, the Alumni Picnic, student-led tours to see what's new around campus, and more during this weekend filled with reconnection and reminiscence.

All Day

Various locations

5/20

268th Commencement

University of Pennsylvania flag.

The 268th Commencement at the University of Pennsylvania will feature the conferral of degrees, the awarding of honorary degrees, greetings by University officials, and remarks by Commencement speaker Siddhartha Mukherjee, a renowned physician, researcher, and best-selling author.

All Day

Franklin Field

6/28

Wawa Welcome America Day

Penn Museum exterior

As part of Wawa Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in the U.S., Penn Museum offers free admission to its galleries. Online reservations are required.

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

Greg Johnson

Managing Editor

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.

Parker Jones, a junior on the volleyball team, tosses the ball in the air during a shoot at the Palestra.

Digging deep with Parker Jones

The junior on the volleyball team chats about her responsibilities as an outside hitter, her interest in Penn, the joy of beach volleyball, and coaching the freshman team while she was in high school.

Greg Johnson ・October 16, 2019

Standing center, Maddy Fagan celebrates with her teammates.

Maddy the magnificent

Sophomore forward Maddy Fagan of the field hockey team has been named Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・October 15, 2019

At Franklin Field against Sacred Heart, junior running back Karekin Brooks dives into the endzone.

Brooks breaks Sacred Heart

Penn defeated Sacred Heart 38-24 on Saturday at Franklin Field. Senior running back Karekin Brooks rushed for 178 yards and scored four touchdowns.

Greg Johnson ・October 14, 2019

Running back Laquan McKever carries the ball down the field.

McKever’s big day earns CSFL honors

The sophomore running back has been named CSFL Offensive Player of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・October 9, 2019

Breukelen Woodard of the women's soccer team kicks the ball down the field against Towson.

Woodard named Ivy Player of the Week

The junior midfielder came up clutch in Penn’s 4-2 win over Cornell on Saturday.

Greg Johnson ・October 8, 2019

At Rhodes Field, a member of the women's soccer team dribbles the ball near a defender.

Quakers corral Cornell

The women’s soccer team triumphed over Cornell 4-2 on Saturday at Rhodes Field.

Greg Johnson ・October 7, 2019

The Penn Quaker shows off his new drip against Dartmouth at Franklin Field.

The Quaker’s new groove

At Friday night’s football game celebrating 125 years of Franklin Field, Penn Athletics unveiled a new Quaker mascot.

Greg Johnson ・October 6, 2019

la casa latina parade on locust walk

Twenty years of excellence

The Center for Hispanic Excellence: La Casa Latina marks two decades serving Penn’s Latinx community.

Greg Johnson ・October 2, 2019

Players on the field hockey team celebrate in a circle on the field.

Field hockey team collects first wins of season

Penn defeated Cornell on Saturday at Ellen Vagelos Field and Temple on Sunday in North Philly.

Greg Johnson ・September 30, 2019

Alex Touche, captain of the men's soccer team, prepares to strike the ball.

On defensive guard, Touche honored by Philly Soccer Six

Junior Alex Touche has been named Philadelphia Soccer Six Defender of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・September 24, 2019