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

Commencement

On Monday, May 17, Penn held its 254th Commencement to honor graduating students and their families. For the 24th consecutive year, the ceremony was held at Franklin Field.

Friends, Romans, Americans: Lend me your ideas

Bobby’s Burger Palace

WHAT: Opened in early April, Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP) is the new burger joint from Chef Bobby Flay, located at 3925 Walnut St. in the Radian. BBP presents 10 signature burgers inspired by Flay’s travels throughout the United States. The burgers are made fresh while you wait.

Judging people on face value

Making History: The Campaign for Penn

With its sights set on the future, the University launched “Making History: The Campaign for Penn” in 2007, a $3.5 billion fundraising effort that will empower the University t

The complex art of green architecture

Photo credit: Candace diCarlo

Penn’s 40-year pledge to Earth Day still going strong

The first Earth Day, celebrated 40 years ago today, grew out of classic 1960s campus uprisings.

Penn in West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia is home to many greats, such as Wilt Chamberlain, Will Smith and the University of Pennsylvania.

Staff Q&A / Cassandra Parks - DeVaughn

Photo credit: Peter Tobia March Madness rages on in April at the Palestra.

Examining religion and the Constitution

The opening words of the First Amendment —“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”—have long protected the public from federal relig