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Amanda Mott
Associate Director for News
ammott@upenn.edu
Facilities and Real Estate
Nature as a refuge in unsettling times
Nature as a refuge in unsettling times
Even before the pandemic, campus initiatives like NatureRx@Penn and the 30x30 Challenge encouraged time outside. These efforts are continuing, now that restorative outlets are more important than ever.
Penn signs Power Purchase Agreement for largest solar project in Pennsylvania
Penn signs Power Purchase Agreement for largest solar project in Pennsylvania
The agreement will result in the construction in central Pennsylvania of two new solar energy facilities that combined can generate 220 megawatts of electricity.
How small businesses around Penn are surviving the coronavirus crisis
How small businesses around Penn are surviving the coronavirus crisis
Small businesses in and around Penn are coming up with creative ways to financially survive the coronavirus crisis, as local and state governments issue shelter-in-place orders.
Penn provides an additional $4 million of support to communities, small businesses and workforce impacted by COVID-19
Penn provides an additional $4 million of support to communities, small businesses and workforce impacted by COVID-19
The University’s dedication is on top of the $1 million employee assistance fund announced earlier this month by Penn Medicine.
Fresh Grocer on campus has closed its doors
Fresh Grocer on campus has closed its doors
Fresh Grocer at 40th and Walnut streets has closed its doors. Penn Transit is offering new services to accommodate the grocery needs of students, faculty, and staff.
New College House West milestone marked
New College House West milestone marked
As part of a long-standing tradition in construction, members of the construction, project, and architectural teams were given the opportunity to sign the last beam before it was hoisted via crane to the top of Penn's newest residence hall.
Space, time, and laboratories: The long history of David Rittenhouse Lab
Space, time, and laboratories: The long history of David Rittenhouse Lab
The 65-year-old building has housed the Math, Physics, and Astronomy departments, and was constructed in an era when government partnered with higher ed to invest in its facilities.
Side gigs for good, part three
Side gigs for good, part three
The final 2019 installment in our series highlighting impactful work Penn faculty and staff do.
A second life for leaves
A second life for leaves
Taking a scientific approach to managing campus land, Facilities and Real Estate Services is partnering with soil scientists and ecologists to study how mulching plots with leaves fares for soil health and biodiversity.
Penn unveils one of America’s finest squash facilities
Penn unveils one of America’s finest squash facilities
The grand opening of the revitalized Penn Squash Center was held over Homecoming Weekend.
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Video: New Home Sales Growth Concentrated in More Affordable South
The Wharton School’s Susan Wachter spoke about changes in the real estate market. “All the growth in housing new sales is in the South, where housing is affordable,” said Wachter.
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