West Philadelphia

Two people sitting on an L-shaped couch amidst four pillows. The one on the right is holding a clipboard.

Side gigs for good, part three

The final 2019 installment in our series highlighting impactful work Penn faculty and staff do.

Katherine Unger Baillie, Michele W. Berger ・ December 19, 2019

Penn president Amy Gutmann on stage at Pennsylvania Society Award dinner with husband and xxxx

Penn President receives top honor from Pennsylvania Society

The $50,000 philanthropic gift on Amy Gutmann’s behalf was matched by Penn, totaling $100,000 to support West Philadelphia’s Henry C. Lea Elementary School.

Lauren Hertzler ・ December 8, 2019

Three students stand next to a poster entitled "Cleaning Up Philly's Streets" which describes their project

Helping Philadelphia tackle trash with technology

Last fall, a team of undergraduates developed a high-tech solution to help the city target one of its persistent problems: the illegal dumping of construction and trash debris.

Kristen de Groot ・ November 6, 2019

Gritty skates through ceremonial ribbon at Penn Ice Rink.

Skating on fresh ice

The University and Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation celebrated the reopening of the newly refurbished Penn Ice Rink on Oct. 25.

Amanda Mott ・ October 31, 2019

Front facade and stone courtyard of Penn's Newman Center.

Newman Center reaches a milestone

To mark its 125-year anniversary, the Newman Club, which supports the spiritual and social lives of Penn’s Catholic community, held a celebration in October, which featured panel discussions and speakers, masses and prayers, as well as a beer garden, dinners, and a gala.

Penn Today Staff ・ October 31, 2019

Two costumed dancers at a Dia de Los Muertos event

Five events to watch for in October

Penn Spectrum Weekend returns for the first time in three years, the Penn Museum gets festive for Dia de Los Muertos, and the Weitzman School celebrates design.

Brandon Baker ・ October 2, 2019

A busy sidewalk with pedestrians and Penn volunteers on Move-In day.

Navigating Move-In: Step by step, mile by mile

As families and first-year students plan their first move-in day at Penn, a central resource works to inform everyone’s commute.

Amanda Mott ・ August 16, 2019

Five events to watch for in July

July is marked by energizing events on and around campus, including a battle of the bands at World Café Live and an ice cream social at Morris Arboretum.

Brandon Baker ・ June 28, 2019

Looking down on the Supplier Diversity Expo

An intentional approach to supplier diversity

Penn has taken great strides to enhance its inclusive community, and has promised to strengthen existing diverse and local partnerships while creating new ones. Last week’s Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo celebrated it all.

Lauren Hertzler ・ June 24, 2019

Five events to watch for in June

The summer months around campus kick off with West Philadelphia Porchfest, arts performances at The Woodlands, and Penn Museum’s latest CultureFEST.

Brandon Baker ・ June 5, 2019

In the News

NextCity.org

Can Fighting Blight Prevent Gun Violence?

John MacDonald of the School of Arts and Sciences was cited for his research on the impact that cleaning vacant lots can have on reducing violence in urban environments.

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WHYY (Philadelphia)

Renter Beware: Philly’s Deadly Housing Problem

Robert Fairbanks of the School of Arts and Sciences explained how unmet demands for affordable housing contribute to the proliferation of unregulated, and often unsafe, rooming houses in Philadelphia.