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Andrew Douglas, left, poses with the gold medal-winning U.S. men's squash team.

Douglas helps Team USA make history at Pan American Games

The junior guided Team USA to its first team gold medal in men’s squash.

Michaela McMahon, far right, celebrates with her Team USA U19 squad after winning the gold medal.

McMahon brings home the gold with Team USA

The rising sophomore was part of the Team USA U19 squad that won the World Championships this past weekend in Canada.

Freshman midfielder Sam Handley of the lacrosse field runs up the field with his stick in his hands.

Inside Lacrosse selects Penn’s Handley as Freshman of the Year

Among freshman, midfielder Sam Handley ranked No. 2 in the country in assists and No. 3 in points.

Shortstop Jason Hood of the baseball team prepares to throw the ball to a base.

Hood named First-Team Freshman All-American

The shortstop batted .331 with 42 RBIs, 90 assists, and a team-leading eight home runs.

Nia Akins competes at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Akins finishes second, Malizia third at NCAA Championships

Nia Akins placed second in the nation in the 800m. Anna Peyton Malizia finished third in the country in the high jump.

Mosaic of photos from Penn Today from the 2018-19 school year

A snapshot of the year in review

Milestones, breakthroughs, and anniversaries marked the 2018-19 school year.

Amy Gutmann and Lorenzo Jackson on stage, Jackson holds an award.

Lorenzo Jackson, leader and ‘Pillar of Excellence’

Custodian Lorenzo Jackson is a beloved fixture at 3401 Walnut Street, and for his dedication and service, has been awarded a Pillar of Excellence award.

Anea Moore, Calvary Rogers, Savi Joshi, Ryan Leone, Julia Pan, Michael B. Krone, Candida Alfaro, and Aren Raisinghani

Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees

On Saturday, May 18, the Class of 2019 celebrated its Ivy Day Ceremony during Alumni Weekend, continuing the 146-year tradition by honoring students for their achievements and contributions to the Penn community.

Aminata Sy sits with student reading a book to them.

‘What can be done today?’

Senior Aminata Sy founded a program for Philly kids and will soon head to Congress to begin her Rangel Graduate Fellowship.

Student standing in front of a stand of forsythia.

Photo finish

Graduating senior Wilson Fisher will use a Fulbright Award to study photographers and other artists in Ukraine.

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