Applying AI to accelerate discovery, foster learning From left to right: Penn President J. Larry Jameson, Hamsa Bastani of the Wharton School, and César de la Fuente of Penn Medicine at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. nocred Applying AI to accelerate discovery, foster learning At an Alumni Weekend panel moderated by President J. Larry Jameson, Presidential Associate Professor César de la Fuente of Penn Medicine and Hamsa Bastani of the Wharton School highlighted how research at Penn is putting AI insights and tools into practice. 3 min. read
The past and future of higher education (From left) Mark Yudof, former president of the University of California and the University of Minnesota; Elaine Maimon, former president of Governors State University; John Silvanus Wilson, former president of Morehouse College and current executive director of Penn’s McGraw Center for Educational Leadership; Penn President J. Larry Jameson; Nicholas Lemann, former dean of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism; Katharine Strunk, dean of Penn’s Graduate School of Education; and Ezekiel Emanuel, Penn’s vice provost for global initiatives.nocred The past and future of higher education Colleges and universities are one of America’s most “enduring public goods,” President J. Larry Jameson said. 2 min. read
Penn’s Alumni Weekend in pictures nocred Penn’s Alumni Weekend in pictures Generations of Penn graduates enjoyed a walking tour of Old City, a celebration of Kelly Writers House’s 30th anniversary, a gallery hop at the ICA and Arthur Ross Gallery, and more during the annual Alumni Weekend. 1 min. read
Spotting Penn’s Ivy Stones nocred Spotting Penn’s Ivy Stones Dating back to the 1800s, Ivy Stones are embedded in the brick walls, walkways, and building facades throughout Penn’s campus, some weathered and bearing the signs of history and legacy. 1 min. read
Celebrating Penn’s 270th Commencement at a historic moment nocred Celebrating Penn’s 270th Commencement at a historic moment Reflecting on the 250th anniversary of the United States, speakers invoked American traditions and provided guidance on building a meaningful life in a fast-changing world. Graduates, cheered on by family and friends, celebrated their part in Penn’s storied history. 7 min. read
Commencement 2026: Penn President J. Larry Jameson Commencement 2026: Penn President J. Larry Jameson “I see amazing people who will change the world and make it better,” said Jameson at Penn’s 270th Commencement.
Penn’s 270th Commencement Penn’s 270th Commencement The Class of 2026 reflected on the 250th anniversary of the United States while looking ahead to its future.
Commencement 2026: Michael Beschloss Commencement 2026: Michael Beschloss The award-winning historian spoke at Penn’s 270th Commencement.
Class of 2026 Ivy Day Ceremony Senior Honor Awards recipients Avia Weber, Bruno Basner, Sydney Finkelstein, Angele Diamacoune, Dahai Yonas, Remy Rabin, Arnav Dhingra, and Vedika Jawa.nocred Class of 2026 Ivy Day Ceremony Dating to 1873, the Ivy Day Ceremony has celebrated exceptional graduating fourth-year students for their dedication to leadership and service. 2 min. read
Class of 2026: By the Numbers nocred By the Numbers Class of 2026: By the Numbers On May 18, more than 9,000 students are eligible to graduate at the University-wide Commencement ceremony, and Penn will confer eight honorary degrees. 3 min. read