Scoreboard
From Dec. 6, 2018 to Feb. 7, 2019
William Walker’s Dark Destiny
Newly settled in Costa Rica, a recent alumnus investigates the legacy of “filibuster” William Walker M1843—largely forgotten in the US but still perhaps the most hated man in Central America.
The Virality Paradox
Damon Centola thinks the contemporary wisdom about how behavior spreads is missing something fundamental—and that may be why mindless trivialities crowd out civic engagement. Can anything be done? He has an idea or two.
Beyond the Binary
For 40 years, Mariette Pathy Allen GFA’65 has focused her camera on gender identity and expressions of gender. Through portraits of men who identified as crossdressers in the 1980s—and later, through photos of the transgender community and trans rights movement—she has shined a light on people who were often pushed to the margins of society. Some consider her the unofficial photographer of transgender life. But finding her place in the fine art world has been another story.
The Outsiders
Celebrating the University’s most storied sports team on its 40-year anniversary.
Finding Love on 33rd Street
How chance encounters at Franklin Field and the Palestra shaped the story of one Penn family.
Big 5 Perfection
Fighting for respect in Philly, the Penn men’s basketball team pulls off a rare city series sweep.
The Top 10 Wins of 2018
Counting down the most memorable, dramatic and important wins in the last year of Penn sports.
Best of Arts and Culture at Penn: 2018
Penn’s cultural institutions share their highlights from the past year—and look ahead to 2019.
Power Play
Designer Stacey Bendet C’99 has built a global brand that is colorful, fun, and welcoming for women—and a fashion business strong enough to thrive in an unforgiving competitive environment.
Homecoming 2018
Photos from the festivities. Plus: A Decade of Arts at Homecoming and the Alumni Award of Merit and Creative Spirit Award Citations.
In Full Bloom
Four decades ago the hand-lettered program for Bloomers’ very first production declared that “the time has come to show that women can be funny, too.” Penn’s all-female musical comedy troupe has been proving it ever since.
Still Sharp
Penn alumni fencers led Team USA to the Veteran World Championship.
New Libraries Director Constantia Constantinou
Constantia Constantinou is Penn’s new libraries director.
Taking Care
Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé GM’01.
Olde Pharma
Antique labels offer insights into “Olde Pharma.”
Penn Launches Biotech Fund
$50 million fund will jumpstart local biotech-companies.
“We’re the Stewards of This Wonderful Collection”
Mark Kocent C’82 GCP’91 GFA’91 named University architect.
$25 Million for Entrepreneurship Center
$25 million for entrepreneurship center Tangen Hall.
Expecting the Unexpected (a How-To Guide)
Kunreuther and Useem on coping with disruption.
Riding the Sandstorm
Women’s soccer tops Ivies, men’s basketball starts strong.
Scoreboard
From Oct. 4 to Dec. 5
Unlikely Bonding Experience
It's been a crazy week for the Penn men's basketball team, which followed a couple of brutal (but also fun!) airline delays with a resounding victory back home.
Bleeding Red and Blue
From soccer coach to athletic administrator, Rudy Fuller is continuing to bring passion, energy and expertise to Penn sports.