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Campus & Community
Sprint football team sells face masks to provide meals for frontline workers
Sprint football team sells face masks to provide meals for frontline workers
As a community-service project, the team sold face masks and coverings to purchase 500 meals for essential workers at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees
Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees
The alumnus will succeed David L. Cohen on July 1, 2021. He has been a Penn trustee since 2005, and currently serves as vice chair of the Board.
Penn pledges $100 million to the School District of Philadelphia
Penn pledges $100 million to the School District of Philadelphia
The contribution represents an unprecedented commitment to the City and its public schoolchildren, and is the largest private contribution to the School District in its history.
In the midst of COVID-19, Penn sustains a global mission
In the midst of COVID-19, Penn sustains a global mission
For International Education Week, Penn Today dives into some of the ways the University is remaining engaged throughout the world, while keeping physically apart.
Ancil George’s legacy reaches outside the stacks
Ancil George’s legacy reaches outside the stacks
After retiring in 2019, the long-serving Penn figure continues his work in community outreach in West Philadelphia.
Ivy League cancels winter sports season
Ivy League cancels winter sports season
In addition, fall sports will not be played during the spring semester, and spring sports are postponed through at least the end of February 2021.
Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field
Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field
After decades of superstition and pushback, the first group of women stepped onto Franklin Field with the Penn Band 50 years ago.
Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus
Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus
The generosity of Penn Alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman has brought the work of noted artist Simone Leigh to the University of Pennsylvania.
Penn Libraries releases its strategic plan through 2025
Penn Libraries releases its strategic plan through 2025
After an 18-month process that entailed gathering and synthesizing information from the Penn community and beyond, the Penn Libraries has released a strategic plan to guide its work through 2025.
Wellness resources at your fingertips
Wellness resources at your fingertips
When facing the challenges of the current moment, Penn students, faculty, and staff have options to promote their emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
Leading Penn’s faith effort in a pandemic: The soft-spoken chaplain with a big presence
Charles L. “Chaz” Howard, University chaplain and vice president for social equity and community, was profiled for his impactful role in the Penn community, from consoling students and their families to advising campus leaders.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn student who aged out of foster care wins prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
May graduate Mackenzie Fierceton has been named a Rhodes Scholar, which will allow her to study at Oxford University in England.
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The New York Times
At Wharton, a new leader confronts the culture wars
Erika James of the Wharton School was interviewed about her path to academia and the state of diversity and inclusion in business education.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
These activities will make you feel closer to fam during a virtual Thanksgiving
Charles L. “Chaz” Howard, vice president for social equity and community, offered advice for connecting with family this Thanksgiving. “In a year that we have lost so much, we should try to express gratitude at the very least for being alive and together, no matter how far apart we are,” he said.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
For Philly kids, lessons in grit from a MacArthur genius winner
Grit Lab, a class taught by Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences, will be open to Philadelphia high school students in the spring semester. “It covers things that are relevant to undergraduates, but wouldn’t it be better if they learned those skills earlier? I think high school students can benefit at least as much as their undergraduate peers,” said Duckworth.
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