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Fox 29 (Philadelphia)

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.

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CBS Philadelphia

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.

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Philadelphia Inquirer

How wrestling at Penn set Josh Harris on his path to team ownership and the NFC championship game

Alumnus Josh Harris is profiled for his work as managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils and his involvement with the wrestling program at Penn.

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USA Today

Who is the Heisman Memorial Trophy named after? What to know about career of John Heisman

Penn alumnus and football player John Heisman championed many additions to football that are now commonplace in the sport, while also racking up an impressive offensive coaching record.

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Philadelphia Inquirer

Penn’s newly built Ott Center serves as a ‘local community track’ for athletes

Penn alumni and former cross-country runners Jane and David Ott have helped reinvigorate track and field in Philadelphia with the newly built Ott Center, a $69.3 million, 73,000-square foot indoor track facility.

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Philadelphia Inquirer

The oldest newlyweds in the world live in Philly

Penn alumni Bernie Littman and Marjorie Fiterman recently married in Philadelphia, making them the oldest newlyweds in the world.

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