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The Rare Book & Manuscript Library on the 6th floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library has completed the first phase of its multi-year renovation project to transform the space into a special collections center that will also offer patrons scenic views of the
Late last month, Penn Vet Dean Joan Hendricks and three other Penn alumnae were named 2011 Women of Distinction by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The West African nation of Cameroon is far removed, both physically and figuratively, from the City of Brotherly Love, but the Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology’s International Classroom is helping bridg
At any time of year, it’s common to come across groups of prospective students and their families touring the campus, led by an undergraduate volunteer guide.
Good things come in threes. In Penn’s case, it’s three LEED Gold-certified building projects.
Maybe 2012 will be the year you finally quit smoking. Or drop those stubborn 10 pounds. Or call your mom more frequently. But maybe 2012 will also be the year you volunteer some free time at a soup kitchen. Or begin recycling. Or build houses with Habitat for Humanity.
A little more than a dozen years ago, Robert Chaney had his heart set on moving to Philadelphia from Columbus, Ohio. His then-girlfriend (and now wife) had taken a job at the Fabric Workshop and Museum, and Chaney wanted to follow her from the Midwest.
WHAT: It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and often the most expensive. But getting the most out of the holiday season in Philadelphia doesn’t have to cost much. In fact, some of the city’s best events are free.
Penn alum Amy Jane Cohen is profiled for her new book “Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape,” which examines Black history through the lens of events, institutions, and individuals across the city. The book includes a reflection from Penn chaplain Charles Howard.
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A profile highlights Maria Wright of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, from her volunteer work connecting people with service dogs to her cancer diagnosis and her own journey applying for a service dog.
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Celebrated physician and best-selling author Siddhartha Mukherjee will deliver the address at the 2024 University of Pennsylvania Commencement, featuring remarks from Interim President J. Larry Jameson.
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Almost 90% of students who graduated from Penn in 2023 completed an internship during college. Barbara Hewitt of Career Services says that the race to get talent early has resulted in a focus on getting early practical experience through many ways in students’ academic careers.
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Penn received more than 65,000 undergraduate applications for the Class of 2028, the most in its history.
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