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The mother of women’s sports at Penn
A headshot of Margaret Katherine Majer wearing a hat and matching dress around 1975.

The mother of women’s sports at Penn

In 1921, Margaret Katherine Majer became the first coach of women’s athletics teams at Penn. She is recognized as the founder of women’s sports at the University.
Penn Athletics to celebrate 100 years of women’s sports
A logo for the 100th anniversary of women's sports at Penn shows women athletes from various decades.

Penn Athletics to celebrate 100 years of women’s sports

Starting this month, Penn Athletics will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the official start of women’s athletics at the University. This will include content on their website and social media accounts.

Penn Today Staff

The Palestra featuring LeBron James
LeBron James dribbles the ball up the court while wearing a green Irish jersey with number 23 while in high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary

The Palestra featuring LeBron James

While a senior in high school in 2002, the NBA great played at the Palestra in a showdown pitting Akron, Ohio’s St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish against Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion Knights.
Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field
Members of the Penn Band take the field in a row in 1970.

Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field

After decades of superstition and pushback, the first group of women stepped onto Franklin Field with the Penn Band 50 years ago.

The Pennsylvania Gazette

Penn Ice Rink celebrates 50 years
Two teams face off at the Penn Ice Rink circa 1972.

Penn Ice Rink celebrates 50 years

The Class of 1923 Ice Skating Rink is celebrating a half-century of service to the Penn community. Penn Today reflects on the facility’s origins, and how it has grown and transformed over the years.