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Sports
Softball takes two of three in series at Brown
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
By The Numbers: Anna Ross
By The Numbers: Anna Ross
Anna Ross, a senior guard on the Penn women’s basketball team, is the University’s all-time leader in assists, assists in a season, and most career starts.
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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