Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement nocred Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement Actor, director, producer, and Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks delivered the Commencement address to around 6,000 graduates on Monday, May 19, at Franklin Field. 6 min. read
President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ nocred President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ “In a time of constant change and renewal, what keeps us connected is our traditions,” said Penn President J. Larry Jameson at an Alumni Weekend gathering. 5 min. read
Class of 2025 Ivy Day Ceremony Recipients of the 2025 Senior Honor Awards (from left): Amaan Omer, Bonnie Li, William Krasnow, Fiona Wu, Faith Applegate, Ria Ellendula, Yousef Elyoussef, and Jared Mitovich.(Image: Prestige Photography) Class of 2025 Ivy Day Ceremony Annually for more than 150 years, the Ivy Day Ceremony has celebrated remarkable graduating fourth-years for their leadership and service, with the Senior Honor Awards being among the oldest traditions at Penn. 3 min. read
The Class of 2025 celebrates Baccalaureate nocred The Class of 2025 celebrates Baccalaureate There were readings, speeches, music, dance, and more at the interfaith Penn tradition, held on May 13 for graduating fourth-year students. 2 min. read
A celebration of creativity and innovation for social good nocred A celebration of creativity and innovation for social good Nine graduating students were recognized at an annual reception for the President’s Engagement, Innovation, and Sustainability prizes. 4 min. read
Class of 2026 prepares for ‘iconic’ year during annual Hey Day nocred Class of 2026 prepares for ‘iconic’ year during annual Hey Day Marking a 109-year-old tradition, Penn third-year students united to celebrate their rise to fourth-year status. 5 min. read
Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director nocred Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director Wallander will assume leadership and operational management of Penn Washington, and its mission and bridge Penn research with policy discussions on pressing issues, beginning June 1. 3 min. read
Collaborating toward a better future for all Winners of the inaugural Draw Down the Lightning grants with Penn President J. Larry Jameson and Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives David Asch.nocred Collaborating toward a better future for all The 12 winning teams of the inaugural Draw Down the Lightning grants were celebrated by Penn leadership at a reception, bringing to life the vision of In Principle and Practice. 4 min. read
Penn IUR enters its third decade Housed in Meyerson Hall, the Penn Institute for Urban Research (IUR) is a campus-wide enterprise that draws from the collective wisdom of experts around the Penn and beyond to inform urban development and actions on public policy to support the sustainable growth of metros. Now entering its third decade, President Emerita Judith Rodin and Penn IUR co-directors Eugénie Birch and Susan Wachter reflect on the Institute’s history and impact.nocred Penn IUR enters its third decade The Penn Institute for Urban Research enters its second decade. President emerita Judith Rodin and co-directors Eugénie Birch and Susan Wachter reflect on the Institute’s history and impact. 10 min. read
Penn leaders-turned-diplomats reflect on American statecraft and foreign policy “We all have voice, and we can use it,” Gutmann said, encouraging all American’s to be ambassadors and to “speak up for constitutional ideals of liberty and justice for all.”nocred Penn leaders-turned-diplomats reflect on American statecraft and foreign policy In a conversation at Perry World House event on “Common Sense Diplomacy,” President Emerita Amy Gutmann and former trustee chair David Cohen shared insights and experiences. 5 min. read