Campus & Community

Penn Recognized in 2011 Green Colleges Guide

PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania has been named one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada in the “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 Edition."

Julie McWilliams

Penn Alumna Jennifer Egan wins Pulitzer Prize for fiction

Jennifer Egan, a 1985 College graduate, has won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished fiction by an American author for her inventive rock ‘n’ roll novel, "A Visit from the Goon Squad" originally published in June 2010.

Jacquie Posey

Green for Greens

If you want to add a unique touch to your garden, don't miss the Morris Arboretum's annual Plant Sale. The public event on Saturday, May 7 features rare and unusual plants for purchase. Horticultural experts will also be on hand to offer growing tips on some of the items for sale. The event takes place at Bloomfield Farm, across the street from the main entrance of the Arboretum.

Penn Current Staff

Morris Arboretum to honor graduating classes by planting trees

As part of a new program designed to honor Penn’s graduating seniors while also furthering the University’s sustainability efforts, the Morris Arboretum has established a new Penn tradition: planting and dedicating a tree on campus every spring in honor of the University’s graduating

Julie McWilliams

PennDesign students show artwork at Old City’s First Friday

Philadelphia’s Old City is jam-packed with art lovers on the first Friday of each month, when the neighborhood’s art galleries hold open houses. On May 6, the work of emerging artists from Penn’s School of Design will be on display,  just like the work of professionals.

Jeanne Leong

Staff Q&A with Michael Moyer

Over the last half-decade, 20,000 stray or lost cats a year have been seen by the Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT) associated with the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Operations Center at 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. in North Philadelphia.

Greg Johnson



In the News


Philadelphia Inquirer

How did a white woman come to write the newest definitive text on Philadelphia’s Black history?

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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WHYY (Philadelphia)

Homeward bound: When a Penn Medicine nurse was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she turned to the service dogs she helped to train

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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India West

UPenn to confer honorary doctorate on Siddhartha Mukherjee

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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The Washington Post

College internships matter more than ever — but not everyone can get one

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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The Wall Street Journal

Harvard University applications fall by 5%

Penn received more than 65,000 undergraduate applications for the Class of 2028, the most in its history.

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