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Penn Forward Tour kicks off in New York City
Penn President Liz Magill seated on stage at Penn Forward NYC.

Penn Forward Tour kicks off in New York City

The event offered an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with the University, network with each other, and get to know President Liz Magill.

Lauren Hertzler

Quakers clip Columbia, extend winning streak to nine
Against Columbia at the Palestra, forward Jordan Obi goes up for the shot while guarded by a defender.

Image: Penn Athletics

Quakers clip Columbia, extend winning streak to nine

The women’s basketball team defeated Columbia 71-67 on Saturday at the Palestra, notching their ninth straight win, tied for the second-longest streak in school history.
Our 15 favorite stories from 2022
student in classroom

Our 15 favorite stories from 2022

From interdisciplinary research and life-changing discoveries to a new University president and everything in between, this year at Penn has been one for the books.

Penn Today Staff

At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage
The American continent is seen on a revolving globe

Image: AP Photo/Peter Dejong

At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage

More than 30 representatives from the University traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for two weeks of negotiations at this year’s United Nations climate change conference.

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Scholarships place ‘world of opportunity’ within reach
Magill at podium speaking to crowd in decorated gym

Liz Magill, at her first Named Scholarship Celebration as Penn’s president, addresses the crowd of gracious donors and their student recipients.  

Scholarships place ‘world of opportunity’ within reach

Penn’s Named Scholarship Celebration returned to Rockwell Gymnasium on Nov. 16—the first time it’s been held in person since 2019.

Lauren Hertzler

Penn Libraries dedicates Holman Biotech Commons
From left, Wayne Holman and Wendy Commins Holman, Liz Magill, Constantia Constantinou, and Hannah Rutledge.

From left, Wayne Holman and Wendy Commins Holman, President Liz Magill, director of the Penn Libraries Constantia Constantinou, and Hannah Rutledge, director of Biotech Commons. (Image: Kait Privitera)

Penn Libraries dedicates Holman Biotech Commons

The Commons serves as a collaborative resource for researchers in the health sciences, providing the latest tools and technologies to further health care research and equality.
Commemorating Veterans Day
Penn NROTC

Commemorating Veterans Day

What is traditionally a flag raising at College Green moved indoors due to the rainy weather, but the celebration was no less meaningful.

Lauren Hertzler