Who, What, Why: Tyra Moore on her commitment to mental health care for Black Americans Tyra Moore, a doctor of social work candidate at the School of Social Policy & Practice, recently won the Joy Award from the Boris L. Henson Foundation for her commitment to mental health care for Black Americans. (Image: Jordan Lynam, Lynam Up Media) Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Tyra Moore on her commitment to mental health care for Black Americans The doctoral student in the School of Social Policy & Practice received the Joy Award from the Boris L. Henson Foundation and is writing a dissertation on teen parenting within the foster care system.
Flying high with Skyla Wilson Flying high with Skyla Wilson The May graduate discusses her track career, what she enjoys about racing, her favorite event, the rhythm involved in hurdling, her advice for underclassmen, and her plans for the future.
Minichello named Mid-Atlantic Men’s Field Athlete of the Year Minichello named Mid-Atlantic Men’s Field Athlete of the Year The 2022 graduate, who recently won the NCAA national championship in the javelin throw, has been honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
2021-22 in review: A return to old traditions and new normals 2021-22 in review: A return to old traditions and new normals Many in-person traditions returned to campus this year after a lengthy hiatus, including classes, but Penn’s output of research, innovation, and growth never slowed throughout the year.
Henseler picks up First-Team All-East Region, Third-Team All-American honors Henseler picks up First-Team All-East Region, Third-Team All-American honors The sophomore third baseman batted .383 with 53 RBIs and 14 homeruns, and broke the school single-season record in hits, runs, home runs, and total bases.
Bryzgalova named Northeast Region Senior Player of the Year Bryzgalova named Northeast Region Senior Player of the Year The May graduate concluded her senior season with a 23-7 record, including a 14-4 mark in dual matches and a 4-1 record in the Ivy League.
Eaise unanimously selected Ivy League Pitcher of the Year Eaise unanimously selected Ivy League Pitcher of the Year The 2022 graduate had a 7-1 record with 79 strikeouts and a 4.03 ERA. He is the second consecutive Quaker awarded Pitcher of the Year honors.
May graduate Ethan Kallett named a 2022 Yenching Scholar Ethan Kallett, a May graduate of Penn’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded full funding to pursue an interdisciplinary master’s degree in China studies with a concentration in economics and management at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing. May graduate Ethan Kallett named a 2022 Yenching Scholar Ethan Kallett has been awarded full funding to pursue an interdisciplinary master’s degree in China studies, with a concentration in economics and management, at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing.
Cosmic Writers brings free creative writing education to school-aged children May graduates Rowana Miller (right) and Manoj Simha lead Cosmic Writers, a project supported by President’s Engagement Prize that provides free creative writing instruction to K-12 students virtually throughout the world, taught by college students. The new nonprofit is expanding to offer in-person workshops in Philadelphia and several other U.S. cities. Cosmic Writers brings free creative writing education to school-aged children May graduates Rowana Miller and Manoj Simha lead Cosmic Writers, a project supported by President’s Engagement Prize that provides free creative writing instruction to K-12 students virtually throughout the world.
Class of 2022 Ivy Day Ivy Day celebrated the Class of 2022 with a special emphasis on resilience and perseverance. Class of 2022 Ivy Day Continuing a tradition spanning nearly 150 years, the Class of 2022 Ivy Day Ceremony celebrated leadership, service, and scholarship, with a special emphasis on resilience and perseverance.