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Alumni
By The Numbers: Doug Glanville
By The Numbers: Doug Glanville
The former Philadelphia Phillie, recruited to Penn as a pitcher, developed into a top hitting prospect and outfielder.
New York Jets sign Penn alum
New York Jets sign Penn alum
Brandon Copeland, a defensive lineman on the Penn football team from 2009-12, recently signed with the Jets.
Former basketball standout to enter Big 5 Hall of Fame
Former basketball standout to enter Big 5 Hall of Fame
Natasha Rezek, a star center for the Quakers in the early 1990s, will be inducted in April at the Palestra.
Penn Law receives $3 million gift to expand public interest programs
A generous gift from Robert and Jane Toll will help increase access for Penn Law students to pursue impactful public service careers.
For the Record: The 7-time national champion Penn Quakers football team
For the Record: The 7-time national champion Penn Quakers football team
The Penn football team has won seven national championships, tied with Michigan and Oklahoma for seventh all-time.
Penn Honors Eight Alumni Including Creative Spirit Awardee, Actress and Author Candice Bergen
The University of Pennsylvania will honor eight distinguished alumni at the 2017 Alumni Award of Merit Gala on Friday, Nov. 3.
All around the world with Penn Alumni Travel
After returning home from a Penn Alumni Travel group trip, it’s not unusual for a passenger to book another.
Penn Design Alumni Restore Founder Benjamin Franklin’s Marble Grave Marker
Two alumni from Penn’s School of Design led the restoration of a prominent historical landmark at Christ Church Burial Ground: Benjamin Franklin’s grave marker, where the University’s founder has rested for more than 22
Twenty Penn Students and Alumni Offered 2017-18 Fulbright Grants
Twenty University of Pennsylvania students and alumni have been offered Fulbright U.S.
May 22 Commencement primer
May 22 Commencement primer
On May 22, Penn will host an in-person Commencement Ceremony for those curtailed by COVID-19.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
A Penn doctoral student created a tool to measure the financial health of universities. Here’s how it works
While earning her doctorate at the Graduate School of Education, Julee Gard developed a financial viability index to assess the financial health of smaller and medium-sized, mostly tuition-dependent private colleges.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, and Barack Obama team up on a spirit-raising rally for Harris
In Philadelphia for a political rally, alumnus and musician John Legend said his time at Penn were “some of the best years of my life.”
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6ABC.com
Penn unveils statue of Bert Bell, the first owner of the Philadelphia Eagles
Penn alumnus and Philadelphia Eagles founder Bert Bell was honored with a statue and ceremony at Franklin Field.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn baseball inspired by Yankees’ Jake Cousins, who will be the first Quaker since 1912 to play in a World Series
Alumnus Jake Cousins is pitching in the World Series for the New York Yankees, featuring remarks from Penn baseball coach John Yurkow and other Penn players.
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Philadelphia Magazine
The 150 most influential people in Philly
Interim President J. Larry Jameson, Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney, Dean Vijay Kumar of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Carl June of the Perelman School of Medicine, and Olympic discus thrower and alumnus Sam Mattis are noted as some of the most influential people in Philadelphia.
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Bloomberg
UK Tories lurch to right with Badenoch-Jenrick leadership race
Penn alumnus Robert Jenrick is in the runoff to lead the UK’s Conservative Party.
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