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An empty outdoor space is transformed into a social garden
An empty outdoor space is transformed into a social garden
A 2023 Project for Progress initiative, the Breathing Room at Sayre High School was unveiled this spring.
Welcoming the first babies from Penn Fertility in Lancaster
Welcoming the first babies from Penn Fertility in Lancaster
The Penn Fertility Care practice is the first and only fertility clinic in Lancaster County that has an embryology lab, allowing patients outside of the Philadelphia metro area equal access to the full range of Penn Fertility services and treatments.
Introducing the West Philadelphia Creative Grants
Introducing the West Philadelphia Creative Grants
Chloe Reison, associate director of The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, explains the West Philadelphia Creative Grants and how to apply.
Connecting the West Philadelphia community to careers
Connecting the West Philadelphia community to careers
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative is a workforce development partnership between the University City District, Penn Medicine, and the University committed to develop career opportunities for local residents.
Bells toll around Penn, across the city, for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Bells toll around Penn, across the city, for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
On Friday, June 7, bells tolled at 1 p.m. at 44 locations around the region, as part of Penn Live Arts’ “Toll the Bell” community initiative.
Penn’s Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo offered networking and resources to area businesses
Penn’s Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo offered networking and resources to area businesses
The annual Penn Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo showcases the University's commitment to community. The University spent approximately $170 million with diverse suppliers in 2023 and is on track to exceed that number in 2024.
Brigitte Weinsteiger named director of the Penn Libraries
Brigitte Weinsteiger named director of the Penn Libraries
Weinsteiger has been at Penn Libraries since 2008. She assumed the new role on June 1.
Positioned for Success
Positioned for Success
The program, launched by recent College of Arts and Sciences grads Taussia Boadi and Cheryl Nnadi, was a 2023 Projects for Progress winner and provides academic support to middle school students affected by gun violence.
Fourth cohort of Projects for Progress recipients announced
Fourth cohort of Projects for Progress recipients announced
The initiative, run out of the Office of Social Equity and Community, provides University funding up to $100,000 each to Penn teams taking on big social justice issues in the city.
A shared passion for community engagement
A shared passion for community engagement
The Graduate School of Education helps students put their knowledge into practice through community engagement. Three soon-to-be graduates speak with Penn Today about how their service enabled them to deepen their connection with West Philadelphia.