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New podcast series features captivating conversations with Penn alumnae
New podcast series features captivating conversations with Penn alumnae
Alanna Shanahan, director of Penn Athletics, is hosting a series of interviews with alumnae in support of “Power the Next 100,” a new fundraising initiative focused on women’s varsity athletics.
Cross country trio earns All-Ivy praise
Cross country trio earns All-Ivy praise
Third-year runner Maeve Stiles has received First-Team All-Ivy recognition. Fourth-year runner Lizzy Bader and first-year runner Lily Murphy picked up Second-Team honors.
Kuzyk, Montemayor pick up player of the week honors
Kuzyk, Montemayor pick up player of the week honors
Field hockey’s Allison Kuzyk has been named Offensive Player of the Week and sprint football’s Adrian Montemayor has been named Special Teams Player of the Week.
Making waves: The Renovation of Penn’s Boathouse
Making waves: The Renovation of Penn’s Boathouse
Built in 1875, Penn Rowing’s home on Boathouse Row underwent a substantial renovation to modernize the building while preserving its iconic details.
Quakers conquer Columbia, Delaware during milestone weekend
Quakers conquer Columbia, Delaware during milestone weekend
The field hockey team defeated Columbia on Friday and Delaware on Sunday to give Colleen Fink her 100th and 101st victories as head coach of the Quakers.
From Super Bowl champion to championing mental health
From Super Bowl champion to championing mental health
Brandon Brooks retired from the NFL in January 2022. He is now at Wharton, pursuing a “major passion for increasing financial literacy in my community.”
Slackman named Ivy defensive player of the week
Slackman named Ivy defensive player of the week
The third-year defensive lineman made a number of big plays in Penn’s 20-13 defeat of Yale on Saturday at Franklin Field.
Giving initiative powers next generation of women athletes at Penn
Giving initiative powers next generation of women athletes at Penn
“Power the Next 100” will serve as the catalyst to help Penn Athletics fulfill its commitment to holistically developing its women student-athletes over the next 100 years.
Clock-eating clutch drive vaults Quakers over Yale
Clock-eating clutch drive vaults Quakers over Yale
Penn scored a touchdown with 20 seconds left in the game, which clinched a 20-13 Homecoming win over Yale on Saturday at Franklin Field.
Men’s soccer and field hockey teams earn top 25 rankings
Men’s soccer and field hockey teams earn top 25 rankings
The men’s soccer team ranked 16th in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll and the field hockey team was recently ranked 24th by the NFHCA.
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USA Today
Who is the Heisman Memorial Trophy named after? What to know about career of John Heisman
Penn alumnus and football player John Heisman championed many additions to football that are now commonplace in the sport, while also racking up an impressive offensive coaching record.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn’s newly built Ott Center serves as a ‘local community track’ for athletes
Penn alumni and former cross-country runners Jane and David Ott have helped reinvigorate track and field in Philadelphia with the newly built Ott Center, a $69.3 million, 73,000-square foot indoor track facility.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn wants Philly to be a global track destination. Bringing more pros to town is part of it
Penn Relays director Steve Dolan and Penn athletic director Alanna Shanahan share how the new Grand Slam Track circuit event will help make Penn a global track destination.
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6ABC.com
Penn unveils statue of Bert Bell, the first owner of the Philadelphia Eagles
Penn alumnus and Philadelphia Eagles founder Bert Bell was honored with a statue and ceremony at Franklin Field.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn baseball inspired by Yankees’ Jake Cousins, who will be the first Quaker since 1912 to play in a World Series
Alumnus Jake Cousins is pitching in the World Series for the New York Yankees, featuring remarks from Penn baseball coach John Yurkow and other Penn players.
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