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Penn commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11
On Friday, the University community gathered at the Love Statue on campus to remember the precious lives of those lost on that tragic day in 2001.
Feeling ‘rejuvenated’ on campus, students celebrate Convocation
Penn’s newest students gathered on College Green on Monday, Aug. 30, to kick off the University’s 282nd year.
A joyous Move-In at Penn
Moving onto campus for the first time, students share what they are most looking forward to in the year ahead, while their family members beam with pride.
A new energy and intentionality to Penn purchasing
The University launched its “Fueling Business Growth” campaign at this year’s Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo, meant to increase support of local, minority-owned businesses.
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Turning empty spaces into comfortable homes
Since 2018, the President’s Engagement Prize-winning team behind Chicago Furniture Bank has operated full speed ahead—already furnishing 5,500 homes for more than 14,000 people in need.
Penn’s Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo goes virtual
Tune into the live event Wednesday, July 28, at noon. Featured speakers include Wharton Dean Erika H. James and ActOne Founder and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd, followed by an online expo featuring dozens of diverse businesses.
After 12 years as Penn trustees chair, David L. Cohen reflects on his time at the helm
The Comcast executive and Penn Law graduate shares why he has been so committed to the University and its growth throughout the years, what made his working relationship with President Amy Gutmann so strong, and much, much more.
For Juneteenth, a conversation with Ibram X. Kendi
The award-winning author, professor, and antiracist activist joined Wharton Dean Erika James for a virtual lecture for the Penn community to commemorate the day.
Inaugural Projects for Progress recipients announced
Awardees include three Penn teams that will help address health care, education, and environmental justice, respectively, in Philadelphia.
Celebrating the ‘incomparable’ Class of 2021
Penn’s 265th Commencement honored students who are defined by their inspiring growth, unrivaled resilience, gracious appreciation, and undoubted ability to create a better future for us all.