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Penn Medicine’s Homeless Outreach Project forges connections
Zachary Kosak talks with Danny at a table outdoors.

HOP faculty advisor Zachary Kosak talks with Danny about his symptoms. 

(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News)

Penn Medicine’s Homeless Outreach Project forges connections

The med students who lead Penn Medicine’s Homeless Outreach Project are connecting with people experiencing homelessness and highlighting the impact of street medicine.

From Penn Medicine News

2 min. read

Russell Composto talks leading Penn Forward’s Undergraduate Education and Innovation working group
Russell Composto at a conference table gesticulating with undergraduates.

Russell Composto, chair of the Penn Forward Undergraduate Education and Innovation working group and vice provost for undergraduate education, seated with undergraduates on Oct. 13, 2025, inside College Hall. 

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    • Russell Composto talks leading Penn Forward’s Undergraduate Education and Innovation working group

    In a Q&A, Russell Composto, vice provost for undergraduate education and chair of Penn Forward’s Undergraduate Education and Innovation working group, talks about the guiding principles of the team and what it means to think boldly about the future of the undergraduate experience at Penn.

    8 min. read

    Fueling growth locally, together
    Local businesses and Penn suppliers promote their products and services during the expo portion of the Penn Local Business Exchange.

    Local businesses and Penn suppliers promote their products and services during the expo portion of the Penn Local Business Exchange.

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    Fueling growth locally, together

    The eighth annual Penn Local Business Exchange brought together entrepreneurs, city officials, and University buyers to swap insights and build relationships.

    4 min. read

    Craig Roncace puts his green thumb to work
    Craig Roncace, Penn’s urban park manager, gardening and caring for plants in an outdoor park setting on campus.

    Craig Roncace, Penn’s urban park manager, oversees a team of 60+ staff members dedicated to waste management and campus maintenance.

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    Craig Roncace puts his green thumb to work

    As Penn’s urban park manager, Craig Roncace leads a versatile team in charge of outdoor maintenance, waste management, and sustainability initiatives across campus.

    3 min. read

    Philadelphia Flyers, Penn Medicine extend partnership to advance care through community commitments

    Philadelphia Flyers, Penn Medicine extend partnership to advance care through community commitments

    The two organizations will expand leading community initiatives including the existing Penn Medicine Assist program, Nurse of the Game initiative, Gritty 5K sponsorship, and create opportunities for critical care training for employees, players, and people across Philadelphia and beyond.

    Students test one way to combat extreme heat in Philadelphia
    Nafisa Bangura (left) and Angelica Dadda (right) doing hands-on experimental work in the Composto Lab.

    Nafisa Bangura (left) and Angelica Dadda (right) examine CoolSeal-treated asphalt bricks in the Composto Lab to better understand how this coating behaves in controlled environments.

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    Students test one way to combat extreme heat in Philadelphia

    Third-year students Nafisa Bangura and Angelica Dadda expanded upon a multidisciplinary research endeavor to evaluate a reflective pavement coating as a tool to mitigate extreme heat. Their work may inform policy efforts to improve urban heat resilience.

    4 min. read

    Philly teachers get a class PASS
    Betty Chandy speaking into a microphone with AI In Schools on the white board behind her.

    Betty Chandy leads a discussion on the role of AI in the classroom during the PASS program, a donor-supported initiative that collaborates with the School District of Philadelphia.

    (Image: Tom Stanley)

    Philly teachers get a class PASS

    Penn’s Graduate School of Education pilots “Pioneering AI in School Systems” for Philadelphia school district partners.

    From Penn Inspiring Impact

    2 min. read