Why fall foliage may not be as bright in the Philly region this year Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Why fall foliage may not be as bright in the Philly region this year Vince Marrocco of the Morris Arboretum discusses fall foliage being more dull than normal this year. Learning the art of tree trimming Penn In the News 6ABC.com Learning the art of tree trimming Peter Fixler discusses his job as chief arborist at Penn’s Morris Arboretum. Arborist on a mission to save trees in the Philadelphia region Penn In the News NBC Philadelphia Arborist on a mission to save trees in the Philadelphia region Peter Fixler of the Morris Arboretum discusses threats to trees in the Philadelphia area and his role as chief arborist. $21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens Ione Apfelbaum Strauss & Hilary Strauss Rare Book Room at the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies.(Image: Kathryn Maxwell) $21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens The donor, alumna Louise Strauss, was a member of the Katz Center’s board of advisors and was dedicated to volunteer work and philanthropy. 3 min. read Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees nocred Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees A new Penn Vet study aims to shed light on honeybees’ foraging habits, with an eye toward aiding their survival. 4 min. read A survey of summer construction progress across campus nocred A survey of summer construction progress across campus Ahead of Move-In and the start of a new academic year, construction teams mark milestones in vital renovations and maintenance across the University. 5 min. read Four statement wedding floral ideas to inspire your big day Penn In the News Philadelphia Magazine Four statement wedding floral ideas to inspire your big day A local wedding held recently at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens is celebrated for its floral arrangements. Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler The lead arborist at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens discusses his interest in tree work, how trees benefit the planet, the tallest tree he has climbed, current research at the Morris, and its impact in America and beyond. 6 min. read How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills Jason Pastor (left) is a senior coordinator of instructional labs at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) at Penn Engineering.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering) How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills The gristmill on Wissahickon Creek, which dates back to 1761, required repairs to its modern machinery upgrades. Volunteers at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens turned to MEAM’s Precision Manufacturing Lab at Penn Engineering for the design of precision components. 2 min. read Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Pamela Morris Olshefski of the Morris Arboretum says that the 2025 blooms for cherry blossoms will appear particularly pink and white due to a somewhat harsh winter. Load More
Learning the art of tree trimming Penn In the News 6ABC.com Learning the art of tree trimming Peter Fixler discusses his job as chief arborist at Penn’s Morris Arboretum. Arborist on a mission to save trees in the Philadelphia region Penn In the News NBC Philadelphia Arborist on a mission to save trees in the Philadelphia region Peter Fixler of the Morris Arboretum discusses threats to trees in the Philadelphia area and his role as chief arborist. $21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens Ione Apfelbaum Strauss & Hilary Strauss Rare Book Room at the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies.(Image: Kathryn Maxwell) $21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens The donor, alumna Louise Strauss, was a member of the Katz Center’s board of advisors and was dedicated to volunteer work and philanthropy. 3 min. read Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees nocred Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees A new Penn Vet study aims to shed light on honeybees’ foraging habits, with an eye toward aiding their survival. 4 min. read A survey of summer construction progress across campus nocred A survey of summer construction progress across campus Ahead of Move-In and the start of a new academic year, construction teams mark milestones in vital renovations and maintenance across the University. 5 min. read Four statement wedding floral ideas to inspire your big day Penn In the News Philadelphia Magazine Four statement wedding floral ideas to inspire your big day A local wedding held recently at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens is celebrated for its floral arrangements. Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler The lead arborist at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens discusses his interest in tree work, how trees benefit the planet, the tallest tree he has climbed, current research at the Morris, and its impact in America and beyond. 6 min. read How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills Jason Pastor (left) is a senior coordinator of instructional labs at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) at Penn Engineering.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering) How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills The gristmill on Wissahickon Creek, which dates back to 1761, required repairs to its modern machinery upgrades. Volunteers at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens turned to MEAM’s Precision Manufacturing Lab at Penn Engineering for the design of precision components. 2 min. read Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Pamela Morris Olshefski of the Morris Arboretum says that the 2025 blooms for cherry blossoms will appear particularly pink and white due to a somewhat harsh winter. Load More
Arborist on a mission to save trees in the Philadelphia region Penn In the News NBC Philadelphia Arborist on a mission to save trees in the Philadelphia region Peter Fixler of the Morris Arboretum discusses threats to trees in the Philadelphia area and his role as chief arborist. $21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens Ione Apfelbaum Strauss & Hilary Strauss Rare Book Room at the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies.(Image: Kathryn Maxwell) $21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens The donor, alumna Louise Strauss, was a member of the Katz Center’s board of advisors and was dedicated to volunteer work and philanthropy. 3 min. read Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees nocred Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees A new Penn Vet study aims to shed light on honeybees’ foraging habits, with an eye toward aiding their survival. 4 min. read A survey of summer construction progress across campus nocred A survey of summer construction progress across campus Ahead of Move-In and the start of a new academic year, construction teams mark milestones in vital renovations and maintenance across the University. 5 min. read Four statement wedding floral ideas to inspire your big day Penn In the News Philadelphia Magazine Four statement wedding floral ideas to inspire your big day A local wedding held recently at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens is celebrated for its floral arrangements. Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler The lead arborist at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens discusses his interest in tree work, how trees benefit the planet, the tallest tree he has climbed, current research at the Morris, and its impact in America and beyond. 6 min. read How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills Jason Pastor (left) is a senior coordinator of instructional labs at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) at Penn Engineering.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering) How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills The gristmill on Wissahickon Creek, which dates back to 1761, required repairs to its modern machinery upgrades. Volunteers at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens turned to MEAM’s Precision Manufacturing Lab at Penn Engineering for the design of precision components. 2 min. read Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Pamela Morris Olshefski of the Morris Arboretum says that the 2025 blooms for cherry blossoms will appear particularly pink and white due to a somewhat harsh winter. Load More
$21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens Ione Apfelbaum Strauss & Hilary Strauss Rare Book Room at the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies.(Image: Kathryn Maxwell) $21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens The donor, alumna Louise Strauss, was a member of the Katz Center’s board of advisors and was dedicated to volunteer work and philanthropy. 3 min. read
Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees nocred Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees A new Penn Vet study aims to shed light on honeybees’ foraging habits, with an eye toward aiding their survival. 4 min. read
A survey of summer construction progress across campus nocred A survey of summer construction progress across campus Ahead of Move-In and the start of a new academic year, construction teams mark milestones in vital renovations and maintenance across the University. 5 min. read
Four statement wedding floral ideas to inspire your big day Penn In the News Philadelphia Magazine Four statement wedding floral ideas to inspire your big day A local wedding held recently at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens is celebrated for its floral arrangements. Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler The lead arborist at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens discusses his interest in tree work, how trees benefit the planet, the tallest tree he has climbed, current research at the Morris, and its impact in America and beyond. 6 min. read How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills Jason Pastor (left) is a senior coordinator of instructional labs at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) at Penn Engineering.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering) How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills The gristmill on Wissahickon Creek, which dates back to 1761, required repairs to its modern machinery upgrades. Volunteers at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens turned to MEAM’s Precision Manufacturing Lab at Penn Engineering for the design of precision components. 2 min. read Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Pamela Morris Olshefski of the Morris Arboretum says that the 2025 blooms for cherry blossoms will appear particularly pink and white due to a somewhat harsh winter. Load More
Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler The lead arborist at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens discusses his interest in tree work, how trees benefit the planet, the tallest tree he has climbed, current research at the Morris, and its impact in America and beyond. 6 min. read
How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills Jason Pastor (left) is a senior coordinator of instructional labs at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) at Penn Engineering.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering) How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills The gristmill on Wissahickon Creek, which dates back to 1761, required repairs to its modern machinery upgrades. Volunteers at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens turned to MEAM’s Precision Manufacturing Lab at Penn Engineering for the design of precision components. 2 min. read
Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Pamela Morris Olshefski of the Morris Arboretum says that the 2025 blooms for cherry blossoms will appear particularly pink and white due to a somewhat harsh winter.