New Appointments Announced
New appointments announced for multiple leadership roles.
Lurie Autism Institute Launched
$50 million for joint Penn Medicine–CHOP Lurie Autism Institute.
Why We Choose What We Choose
Q&A with Annenberg’s Emily Falk on What We Value.
CRISPR’s First Custom Cure
Lifesaving breakthrough offers hope for treating “N-of-1” disorders.
May the Odds Be Ever in their Favor
Elizabeth Banks C’96 on choices, failure, and safety nets.
Geddy’s Gift
A dog’s successful brain surgery could advance human care.
President’s Prizes Announced
2025 President’s Prize winners announced.
The Scopes Trial at 100
How the Scopes “Monkey Trial” still resonates after 100 years.
Penn’s Benjamin Nathans Wins Pulitzer
History professor Ben Nathans awarded Pulitzer in General Nonfiction.
After 125 Years, Abydos Still Holds Secrets
Unknown pharaoh’s tomb discovered in Abydos, Egypt.
Survival Story
At Penn Hillel, a Holocaust survivor shares his story.
Trustees Name Jameson Penn’s 10th President
Jameson and Epstein appointments made permanent.
Kate Griffo Chosen as New VP for DAR
Penn Medicine’s Kate Griffo named DAR VP.
Financial Aid Upgrade
Quaker Commitment extends aid eligibility.
Universities Targeted
Executive orders target universities including Penn.
Penn Restores SAT/ACT Requirement
SAT/ACT testing requirement has been restored.
Urban Legends
Institute for Urban Research marks 20 years.
How the University Drives the Economy
Latest report puts Penn’s benefit to region at $37 billion.
Pavilion Becomes Clifton Center
Pavilion renamed the Clifton Center after $120 million donation.
Joy in Mudville
Analyzing the “magic” that makes the mud used by MLB.
Cultivating Crop Resilience
Plant ARC aims to prepare crops for climate change.
Rethinking US Fiscal Policy
Penn Wharton Budget Model proposes policy reforms.
Large Estate Gift for Undergraduate Aid
$42 million from William Levy estate to support students in the College.
Missions and Acquisitions
Penn group leads national study on ethical collecting practices, and a new exhibition at the Penn Museum, Preserving Assyria, demonstrates how archaeology protects cultural heritage marked for destruction.