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Through public art, the U.N. sustainability goals come to life
Two people standing over a large-scale painting that will be mounted on an outdoor portico.

At 10 feet by 10 feet, the mural makes a statement all on its own. Yet if people want to learn more, a plaque alongside explains the artwork, the SDGs, and the overall project, plus includes a QR code scannable for additional information.

Through public art, the U.N. sustainability goals come to life

In FDR Park, a 10x10-foot mural sponsored by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and painted by Penn grad student Eliza Nobles represents the global target of clean energy for all.

Michele W. Berger, Lindsey Samahon

Two Penn faculty elected American Physical Society fellows
Paulo Arratia and Evelyn Thomson, physicists at Penn

Paulo Arratia and Evelyn Thomson have been recognized as American Physical Society Fellows for 2022. 

Two Penn faculty elected American Physical Society fellows

Paulo Arratia of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Evelyn Thomson of the School of Arts & Sciences received the honor of being elected by their peers in recognition of their contributions to the field.

Katherine Unger Baillie

Red and blue pride to last a lifetime
penn president liz magill with dogs on locust walk

Red and blue pride to last a lifetime

President Liz Magill’s inauguration on Friday coincided with Penn’s Homecoming festivities, making for an extra-spirited weekend on campus.

Lauren Hertzler

A ‘new beginning’ for Penn
liz magill in irvine after inauguration

Liz Magill, Penn’s ninth president, walks in the academic procession as part of her inauguration. 

A ‘new beginning’ for Penn

The University celebrated the inauguration of Liz Magill, its ninth president, on Friday, Oct. 21.

Lauren Hertzler

India at 75, CASI at 30
Indians celebrating 75 years of India's independence in the street, holding flags.

India at 75, CASI at 30

The Center for the Advanced Study of India, the first institution in the U.S. dedicated to the study of contemporary India, is turning 30 this year, and celebrated with a symposium that also highlighted the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.

Kristina García

Netter Center kicks off 30th anniversary programming
penn president liz magill sits at a table at hamilton school Magill learns about the University-Assisted Community Schools partnership at Hamilton with Cory Bowman, associate director of the Netter Center; Bianca del Rio, executive director of UACS programs; Harkavy; Anna Balfanz, ABCS coordinator; and Om Manghani, a third-year student at Penn.

Netter Center kicks off 30th anniversary programming

A fall celebration at Andrew Hamilton School showcased Penn’s flourishing University-Assisted Community Schools initiative.

Lauren Hertzler

Bolstering environmental education in Cobbs Creek
A group of students working on a project at Cobbs Creek.

Bolstering environmental education in Cobbs Creek

Through a Projects for Progress award and other University support, students in West Philadelphia are gaining greater access to STEM learning resources at the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center.

Katherine Unger Baillie

Penn Medicine to become official health care partner of the Philadelphia 76ers
Two men stand outside against Philadelphia backdrop both holding a basketball between them

UPHS CEO Kevin B. Mahoney and Tad Brown, CEO of the 76ers and Harris Blitzer Entertainment. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine)

Penn Medicine to become official health care partner of the Philadelphia 76ers

The multiyear partnership brings together two iconic brands with the shared goal of making an impact on health care in the Philadelphia community.

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$55M gift creates new ‘Cancer Interception’ Institute at Penn’s Basser Center for BRCA to stop hereditary cancers at the earliest stages
J. Larry Jameson, Susan Domcheck, Liz Magill, Mindy Gray, and Jon Gray in front of a sign that reads Basser Center for BRCA.

(Left to right) J. Larry Jameson, executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System; Susan Domchek, executive director of the Basser Center, Penn President Liz Magill, and Penn alumni Mindy and Jon Gray celebrate the gift to establish a new Basser Cancer Interception Institute.

$55M gift creates new ‘Cancer Interception’ Institute at Penn’s Basser Center for BRCA to stop hereditary cancers at the earliest stages

Funding for the Institute from Mindy and Jon Gray will propel early detection and prevention of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancers.

Holly Auer