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The history, and future, of Black doctors at Penn

A recent article in Penn Medicine magazine highlights four Black graduates and physicians over 200 years, and the ongoing efforts today to build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Inspiring people, place, and purpose

Penn President Amy Gutmann’s record tenure of nearly 18 years is the University’s most transformative.

Onika Washington-Johnson hands a box of food to David Cabello in a parking lot.

A FAST approach to helping food insecurity

FAST (Food Access Support Technology) is a new platform created by Penn Medicine’s Center for Health Equity Advancement (CHEA) that connects health systems, food access community-based organizations and minority-owned small businesses to fight food insecurity.

Penn at COP26: By the numbers

A look at who is representing the University at this global conference, what they’re focused on, and how it fits into the bigger picture of worldwide climate action.

Design School Dean Fritz Steiner seated behind table in front of abstract green and white painting

Steiner’s term as dean of Penn’s Weitzman School of Design is extended

Frederick “Fritz” Steiner’s term as dean of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design has been extended two years to June 30, 2025. The announcement was made by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Interim Provost Beth A. Winkelstein.

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Penn concludes landmark fundraising and engagement campaign with extraordinary results

The Campaign exceeded its initial goal, making this fundraising and engagement effort the most successful in Penn’s history.

Perry World House turns 5

In a photo essay, Penn Today highlights some of the center’s memorable guests and events from over the half decade.

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How a diversity program enabled a childhood orthopaedics patient’s research dreams

The McKay Orthopaedic Research Lab’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee’s conference grant program offers a welcoming environment and resources that support people of all identities, to engate in orthopaedic research.

Rethinking resilience in the face of climate change

Hurricane Ida brought record-breaking rainfall and flooding, and stronger, more destructive storms will inevitably come. Being better prepared will require reconsidering how to protect people and their homes.

Three students with backpacks walk across a foot bridge with high fences and graffiti on the low walls in Philadelphia.

Exploring along the edges of Philadelphia reveals the essence of the city

The SNF Paideia Program teamed up with Penn alumnus and artist JJ Tiziou for “Walk Around Philadelphia,” a fall retreat for student fellows.

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