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A legend on the field, Hoover joins field hockey staff
A legend on the field, Hoover joins field hockey staff
Alexa Hoover, the all-time leading scorer in Penn field hockey history, has joined the University’s field hockey staff as director of operations.
Michelle Nwokedi nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Michelle Nwokedi nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
The former basketball standout was selected by the Ivy League for her work on and off the court.
Linebacker Nick Miller named Second-Team Preseason All-American
Linebacker Nick Miller named Second-Team Preseason All-American
The New Market, Md., native led the conference in tackles last season, and was a finalist for Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year.
Rower Regina Salmons named Second-Team All-American
Rower Regina Salmons named Second-Team All-American
A native of Methuen, Mass., Salmons is just the fourth rower in program history to earn All-American status.
Brush gift supports women’s soccer
Brush gift supports women’s soccer
A $1.5 million gift from Athletic Overseer David M. Brush and his wife Karen provides financial support to the women’s soccer program and its head coach.
Sixers owner donates $1 million to Penn wrestling
Sixers owner donates $1 million to Penn wrestling
Josh Harris, a 1986 alumnus and former wrestler for the Quakers, and his wife gave the gift to support Penn wrestling’s growth and development.
Eating healthy with Jill Joseph
Eating healthy with Jill Joseph
Jill Joseph, the sports nutritionist at Penn Athletics, provides nutritional education and counseling to more than 900 student-athletes across Penn’s 33 teams.
Penn wrestling attracts one of the top recruiting classes in the nation
Penn wrestling attracts one of the top recruiting classes in the nation
Combined, the 2018 recruiting class has earned 11 state/national prep championships, and 26 state/national prep placements.
On the training table with Emily Dorman
On the training table with Emily Dorman
Emily Dorman, the head athletic trainer at Penn Athletics, supervises the overall health care of roughly 1,000 student-athletes at Penn.
Women’s basketball team to prep in France, Spain for next season
Women’s basketball team to prep in France, Spain for next season
Building upon a successful 2017-18 campaign, the Quakers will travel to Europe in August.
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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