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Sports
The making of a national champion
Reeham Sedky, a junior on the women’s squash team, chats about her national title and why the sport runs through her blood.
Softball takes two of three in series at Brown
Penn and Brown played a doubleheader on March 31, and a third game on April 1. The Quakers won the first two games 13-4 and 6-2.
When Penn went to the Final Four
The Quakers made it all the way to the Final Four in 1979, where they faced a Michigan State team led by someone named Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
By The Numbers: Doug Glanville
The former Philadelphia Phillie, recruited to Penn as a pitcher, developed into a top hitting prospect and outfielder.
Alumnus Doug Glanville returns home to teach class on sports and social justice
This semester, the former Philadelphia Phillie and ESPN analyst is teaching a course in the Annenberg School for Communication.
Thrower breaks school discus, shot put records
At the Penn Challenge on Saturday, March 24, thrower Maura Kimmel set new University marks.
Sophomores come up big in women’s lax win over Brown
Rosenzweig, Barry lead Quakers to victory over Bears at Penn Park on Saturday, March 24.
New York Jets sign Penn alum
Brandon Copeland, a defensive lineman on the Penn football team from 2009-12, recently signed with the Jets.
Nation’s largest conference awards Donahue and Brodeur
The men’s basketball coach and unanimous All-Ivy forward have been saluted by the ECAC for their performances during the 2017-18 season.
Justin Watson shows his skills on Pro Day
The All-American wide receiver performed in front of scouts from more than 20 NFL teams on Monday, March 19.
In the News
Time
Football concussion rates plummet after one simple rule change, study shows
Penn researchers have found that adjusting the kickoff line by 5-yards prevented players from getting up to “full speed,” dramatically reducing the likelihood of a concussion-inducing tackle. “It’s a real public health success story,” said Douglas Wiebe of the Perelman School of Medicine.
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The New York Times
Ivy League football saw large reduction in concussions after new kickoff rules
The Perelman School of Medicine’s Douglas Wiebe authored a study that found a reduction in concussion rates in football players after a change to kickoff rules. “It’s great to see a success story here,” said Wiebe. However, he added, “we do need to step back and think about the rest of the game.”
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Philadelphia Inquirer
This Penn lab hopes to help young baseball players avoid arm injuries, Tommy John surgery
Samir Mehta and Josh Baxter of the Perelman School of Medicine offered commentary on Penn’s Human Motion Lab, which focuses on preventing injury and on improving performance in athletes.
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NJ.com
How a lost season converted Jets' Brandon Copeland from NFL outcast to key contributor
From Penn to a fringe NFL player with a year hiatus, the 27-year-old linebacker has the same work ethic and drive as ever, and the opportunity to bring his best game to the Jets lineup.
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LA Times
Sixers owner Josh Harris donates $1M to Penn wrestling
Philadelphia 76ers managing partner and former Penn wrestler Josh Harris, who graduated from Wharton Business School in 1986, has donated $1 million to the Quakers wrestling program, allotted over five years to an assistant coaching endowment and facility renovations.
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