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Junior Sam Handley named preseason All-American
Junior Sam Handley named preseason All-American
The midfielder on the men’s lacrosse team has been honored by US Lacrosse Magazine, the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association, and Inside Lacrosse.
Penn alum Kevin Stefanski named NFL Coach of the Year
Penn alum Kevin Stefanski named NFL Coach of the Year
The 2004 alumnus guided the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs in his first year as head coach, and their first playoff win in more than a quarter century.
Justin Watson wins Super Bowl with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Justin Watson wins Super Bowl with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2018 alumnus Justin Watson won the Super Bowl on Sunday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joining 1999 alumnus Jim Finn as the only former Penn football players with Super Bowl Rings.
Penn Athletics to celebrate 100 years of women’s sports
Penn Athletics to celebrate 100 years of women’s sports
Starting this month, Penn Athletics will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the official start of women’s athletics at the University. This will include content on their website and social media accounts.
Ibrahim Jaaber: Where are they now?
Ibrahim Jaaber: Where are they now?
The former two-time Ivy League Player of the Year discusses the glory days of Penn basketball, how the game has been therapeutic, the art of stealing the ball, the EuroLeague vs. the NBA, playing while fasting, and what he’s up to today.
Penn Athletics names The Pottruck Center for Student-Athlete Success
Penn Athletics names The Pottruck Center for Student-Athlete Success
Alums David Pottruck, daughter Stephanie, and son-in-law Aaron have made a leadership gift to enhance holistic development of student-athletes.
Penn Athletics names the Lois S. Leitner Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse for alumnus’ mother
Penn Athletics names the Lois S. Leitner Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse for alumnus’ mother
The $3.5 million naming gift is a part of the new campaign, Set The Future in Motion: The Final Year of Game Onward.
Diana Caramanico: Where are they now?
Diana Caramanico: Where are they now?
The leading scorer in Ivy League women’s history discusses getting buckets, staying out of foul trouble, her last game at the Palestra, playing professionally in France, and what she’s up to today.
Bryzgalova, Curnic earn ITA preseason rankings
Bryzgalova, Curnic earn ITA preseason rankings
The junior and senior are coming off excellent 2019-20 seasons in singles and doubles. They ended last season ranked 39th in doubles nationally.
Senior Alex Touche signs professional contract with New Mexico United
Senior Alex Touche signs professional contract with New Mexico United
The 2019 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year and Philadelphia Soccer Six Player of the Year will play in the United Soccer League.
In the News
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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