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

Quartet of Quakers advance to NCAA track and field championships

Four members of the women’s track and field team will compete in the NCAA Championships in June, a program record.

Reexamining the Vietnam War, four decades after America’s defeat

An Asia expert looks back on lessons learned and unlearned, and the war’s effect on the Vietnam generation and the country today.

Survival of the trees on an urban campus

Since 2015, the Office of the University Architect has been partnering with the Morris Arboretum on a tree donation program in order to determine how particular trees fare in an urban environment.

Men’s basketball team goes 2-1 on Italian jaunt

The trip provided the Quakers with on-court development, cultural experiences, and team bonding.

Scholar of Britain discusses the royal family and upcoming nuptials

Historian Alex Chase-Levenson talks the impending wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Americans’ fascination with the British royal family.

Football team announces 27 new Quakers

The 27 young men joining the Penn football team hail from 12 different states. Thirteen of the 27 will play offense.

Athlete and advocate discusses her work preventing sexual violence

Fencer Ashley Marcus, a Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup awardee, talks about her commitment to fighting bullying and sexual violence, and protecting children.

Women’s lax wins Ivy title for 11th time in 12 years

The Quakers defeated Yale on Saturday to earn their third straight conference championship.

Justin Watson drafted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Watson, who finished his Penn career as the University’s all-time leading receiver, was selected in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

A Relays recap

The 124th running of the Penn Relays featured athletes from more than 200 colleges, 1,000 high schools, and professionals competing in the three-day festival.