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Lighting the way for rare disease
Magnolia Wang posing with Penn Pavilion with the roof lit up

To commemorate Rare Disease Day, Magnolia Wang organized a lighting of the Pavilion of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in support of the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

Lighting the way for rare disease

After finding out about STAC3, a rare disease without a cure, biology major Magnolia Wang of the College of Arts and Sciences set out to raise awareness and advocate for those struggling with the illness.

Luis Melecio-Zambrano

Baseball history, American history
jackie robinson in the dugout

Baseball history, American history

Sarah Gronningsater’s popular course links the two in a study of the sport from the Civil War to Jackie Robinson to the current day.

Kristen de Groot

‘Oft-delayed but never deterred,’ Class of 2020 and 2021 grads celebrate
graduates toss caps at commencement

(Homepage image) An in-person Commencement, held at Franklin Field on May 22, represented a long-awaited milestone for the Class of 2020 and graduate students from the Class of 2021.

‘Oft-delayed but never deterred,’ Class of 2020 and 2021 grads celebrate

Embodying adaptability and persistence, themes of the speech by Angela Duckworth, alums from the classes of 2020 and 2021 returned to campus to make up for a missed milestone.
Class of 2022 Ivy Day
Eight students holding awards in front of College Hall.

Ivy Day celebrated the Class of 2022 with a special emphasis on resilience and perseverance.

Class of 2022 Ivy Day

Continuing a tradition spanning nearly 150 years, the Class of 2022 Ivy Day Ceremony celebrated leadership, service, and scholarship, with a special emphasis on resilience and perseverance.

Kristina García

A celebration of the ‘resilient creativity’ of the Class of 2022
graduates celebrate on franklin field Penn held its 266th Commencement celebration on Monday, May 16. The ceremony was held at Franklin Field and honored the Class of 2022.

A celebration of the ‘resilient creativity’ of the Class of 2022

Penn’s 266th Commencement showcased graduates who Interim President Wendell Pritchett said demonstrated an “advanced ability to roll with the challenges.”
Penn junior Ha-Nam Yoon named a Udall Scholar
2022 Udall Scholar, Ha-Nam Yoon

Ha-Nam Yoon, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2022 Udall Scholar by the Udall Foundation, recognized for leadership, public service, and a commitment to issues related to the environment.

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Penn junior Ha-Nam Yoon named a Udall Scholar

Ha-Nam Yoon, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2022 Udall Scholar by the Udall Foundation, recognized for leadership, public service, and a commitment to issues related to the environment.
27 students and recent graduates awarded 2022 Fulbright grants
18 headshots of students

University of Pennsylvania’s Fulbright grant recipients for the 2022-23 academic year include 18 graduating seniors, from left: (top row) Aishwarya Balaji, Lilian Chen, Ria Chinchankar, Amira Chowdhury, Luke Coleman, Sonali Deliwala; (middle row) Alice Heyeh; Robin Hu, J’Aun Johnson, Jordyn Kaplan, Erin Kraskewicz, Shaila Lothe; (bottom row) Brendan Lui, Rebecca Morse, Kaitlyn Rentala, Anyara Rodriguez, Stefan Tomov, Irene Yee.

27 students and recent graduates awarded 2022 Fulbright grants

Twenty-seven Penn students and alumni have been awarded Fulbright grants for the 2022-23 academic year, including 18 seniors who will be graduating May 16.
ToxiSense wins 2022 Venture Lab Startup Challenge
Eric Aroesty, Aravind Krishnan, Udit Garg, Andrew Diep-Tran, and Aarush Sahni.

(From left to right) Startup Challenge sponsor Eric Aroesty with members of Toxisense: Aravind Krishnan, Udit Garg, Andrew Diep-Tran, and Aarush Sahni. (Image: The Wharton School)

ToxiSense wins 2022 Venture Lab Startup Challenge

Four first-year students win the $50,000 Perlman Grand Prize for their sustainable water testing method through genetically engineering plants with bioluminescent properties.
A passion for addressing ‘meaningful causes’ with data
a portrait of angelina heyler outside on a staircase

Angelina Heyler, a senior in the School of Engineering and Applied Science from Hong Kong, discovered a passion for data science and applied statistics while majoring in systems science and engineering. In addition to fostering community engagement within Penn Engineering as well as with students in West Philadelphia, she’s also thankful for the connections she made on campus through Ultimate Frisbee.

A passion for addressing ‘meaningful causes’ with data

Senior Angelina Heyler, a systems science and engineering major who is submatriculating in Penn’s data science accelerated master’s program, spent her time at Penn fostering a passion for applied problem solving, building community, and playing Ultimate Frisbee.

Erica K. Brockmeier