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FY24 Economic Impact Report shows Penn helps drive $37 billion through the region’s economy

The University, Philadelphia’s largest private employer, generates economic development across the city, Commonwealth, and region.

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Combining AI and artmaking for youth well-being

Through a community-led partnership project, graduate student Eileen Feng and an interdisciplinary, cross-school team are working with local youth to tailor an AI-supported platform for healing through creative arts.

Taylor Brothers, Aravind Krishnan, and Rashmi Acharya at Project HERO workshop.

Expanding on a legacy of heart health education

Fourth-year Aravind Krishnan, the inaugural Sarah Katz Award recipient, is working to help shelter residents in Philadelphia better monitor their health.

From drummer to educator: How entrepreneurship transcends disciplines

As a practice professor in the Penn Engineering Entrepreneurship program, Jeffrey Babin is committed to helping students bring ideas from the lab to the marketplace.

Mike Petrocelli leans against the glass at the Penn Rice Rink.

A Q&A with Mike Petrocelli from the Penn Ice Rink

The ice operations manager at the Penn Ice Rink chats about working in a cold environment, the importance of controlling temperature, driving the Zamboni, and what makes the award-winning facility unique.

Psychiatric faculty mentorship programs are key to this expert’s journey

Psychiatry and behavioral research professor Yvette Sheline has crafted a program to provide mentorship opportunities catered specifically to psychiatry researchers.

Eddie Glaude addresses the crowd with a large image of MLK in the background

Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith and Awards Commemoration honors King’s life and work

The annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith and Awards Commemoration celebrates King’s life and work and honors students, faculty, staff, and community members. This year’s winners were selected for their work in the Penn community and beyond.

An image of the Hall of Flags looking down at round tables crowded with people

Penn’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Penn’s 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Symposium on Social Change will be held Jan. 20.

Helping Korean Americans with end-of-life planning is her passion

Eunice Park-Clinton, a nurse case manager in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s Emergency Department, leads seminars for Korean-speaking families to understand end-of-life care, with funding from a Penn Medicine CARES grant.

Mary Kinney dropping off knitwear for donation.

Penn staff make the Philadelphia area a better place through side gigs

The 12th piece in Penn Today’s Side Gigs for Good series highlights staff who mentor and empower Latino professionals, lead Girl Scout troops, donate hand-knitted items to people in need, and connect Philadelphia children with music opportunities.

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