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Kathryn Griffo named Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at Penn

Griffo has worked at Penn for nearly two decades, serving most recently as Chief Advancement Officer for Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations.

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An eye-popping virtual reality tour of a billionaire collector’s townhouse at Penn’s Arthur Ross Gallery

The “After Modernism” exhibit at the Arthur Ross is hailed as “eye-popping.”

UPenn grad stars in new film ‘Rule Breakers’ highlighting Afghanistan’s all-girls robotics team

Alumna Amber Afzali discusses her starring role in “Rule Breakers,” a film that showcases the making of Afghanistan’s first all-girls robotics team.

Penn’s 2025 Thouron Scholars are (left to right): (top) Benjamin Cohen, Alexander Gerlach, Joy Gong, and Sarah Hinkel; (bottom) Sophie Kadan, Benjamin May, and Joey Wu.

(Images: Courtesy of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships)

Penn announces seven 2025 Thouron Scholars

Seven University of Pennsylvania affiliates—five fourth-years and two recent graduates—have each received a 2025 Thouron Award to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom.

Peter Cook and J. Larry Jameson in front of a portrait of Julian Abele.

Celebrating the architectural legacy of Penn’s first Black architecture graduate

At a gathering at Eisenlohr Hall, a portrait of renowned architect Julian Abele and a series of his paintings were unveiled, formally recognizing his design contributions to one of campus’ iconic structures.

Penn named top producer of 2024-25 Fulbright Scholars

The Department of State has named Penn a Fulbright U.S. Student Program “Top Producing Institution,” one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of awardees, for the 2024-25 academic year. Last year, 15 Penn students and alumni were offered Fulbright grants to 13 countries.

Penn’s first Black woman to graduate from its medical school reflects on legacy

As the first Black woman to graduate from Penn’s medical school, Arlene Bennett shares how she’s made the most of her educational opportunities.

Sadie and Raymond Alexander with a film projector in a room with books on bookshelves and framed photos behind them.

From the Archives: Raymond and Sadie Alexander family home movies

The University Archives’ Alexander Family Papers document the professional and personal lives of Penn trailblazers Raymond and Sadie Alexander, as well as some of their family members. Included are more than 100 home movies, dating from 1930 to 1961.

Seven people including Penn President J. Larry Jameson, Catherine and Anthony Clifton, Kevin Mahoney, and Jon Epstein.

Catherine and Anthony Clifton make transformational gift to accelerate patient care, research, and education at Penn Medicine

The Pavilion will be renamed in recognition of the Cliftons’ historic philanthropic commitment, one of the largest ever to name a U.S. inpatient hospital building.

Eagles rookie running back and returner Ted Dean bursts through Packers defenders during the 1960 NFL Championship Game at Franklin Field.

The Eagles won the 1960 NFL Championship at Franklin Field

The Birds defeated the Vince Lombardi-led Green Bay Packers 17-13 on Dec. 26, 1960.

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