Facilities and Real Estate

The Food and Wellness Collaborative, which emerged from the ‘Your Big Idea’ competition, has turned an expanse of turf into a productive growing space.

Katherine Unger Baillie ・ October 8, 2020

As Penn settles into Phase II of research resumption and the fall semester gears up, essential workers keep the campus running. Penn Today spoke with three workers about their “new normal.”

Kristina García ・ August 26, 2020

Campus construction during the pandemic has proven challenging but manageable, with 390 active construction projects.

Brandon Baker ・ August 11, 2020

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.

Katherine Unger Baillie ・ April 21, 2020

The agreement will result in the construction in central Pennsylvania of two new solar energy facilities that combined can generate 220 megawatts of electricity.

Amanda Mott, Jennifer Rizzi ・ April 13, 2020

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.

Dee Patel ・ April 1, 2020

The University’s dedication is on top of the $1 million employee assistance fund announced earlier this month by Penn Medicine.

Ron Ozio ・ March 30, 2020

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.

Dee Patel ・ March 5, 2020

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.

Amanda Mott ・ January 21, 2020

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.

Penn Today Staff ・ December 24, 2019