The Rigors of Success
New York’s Success Academy charter school network has been lionized for its sky-high test scores and robust curricular offerings—and decried for a rigidly disciplined school environment one opponent described as “abuse.” Opinions are just as divided on its combative and committed leader, Eva Moskowitz C’86. She’ll be happy to tell you who’s right.
All In The Family
Andrea Wieland, the newest member of Penn's athletic department, has a unique tie to one of the University's favorite sons.
National Book Award Finalist Is Also A Penn Writer-in-Residence
Carmen Maria Machado has published her first short story collection—and it's been winning awards ever since.
Thirty Years of Screen Credits
From Wes Anderson movies to "Old Jews Telling Jokes"—and now his first feature film as a writer and director—Sam Hoffman C'88 reflects on the 30 years he's spent working in movies and TV.
Moments to Remember
Mitchell reports: “You never finish becoming.”
President’s Engagement and Innovation Prizes
2018 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners.
A #MeToo Moment for PTSD
Prolonged exposure therapy can help sexual assault victims.
Carton Rogers’ Balancing Act
H. Carton Rogers III closes the book on a 43-year career.
Mock Me, Ludwig
On a humorous note, Beethoven.
Innovation in Action
Sachs Program’s public launch.
Racial Rapport 101
GSE’s Howard Stevenson on teaching racial literacy.
Court Time
Lina Qostal C’18’s quest: play tennis professionally.
Heptastic
Women’s track & field sets records, lacrosse standout Zoe Belodeau.
Scoreboard
From April 6 to June 6, 2018
Blockchain Fever
Cryptographic sorcery, entrepreneurial zeal, and utopian dreams have gripped a striking number of Penn students and alumni this year. Why are people so excited?
Our Love Affair with Movies
A movie producer and Class of ’68 alumnus recalls the cinematic passions of his senior year—and offers some advice on rekindling the romance for today’s audiences.
The Philosophical Composer
In the year of his centenary, a look back at the music and thought of American composer and Penn faculty member George Rochberg G’49, who first embraced 12-tone music and serialism and later rejected avant-garde styles as a form of “self-extinction.”
Alumni Weekend 2018
Photos from the festivities.
Bonding and Basketball
The Penn men's basketball team grows closer together with memorable summer trip to Italy.
No Longer ‘Adrift’ in Hollywood
David Branson Smith C’06 on finding his footing in Hollywood—and rewriting the script for 'Adrift,' which came out June 1.
Stars in Their Eyes
Basketball champs, 1928.
Rising to the Challenge
The Power of Penn: Advancing Knowledge for Good.
Back to the Big Dance
Men’s basketball back on top as Ivy champs.
New Deans for Penn Dental, Vet, and Annenberg
New deans at Annenberg, dental, and vet schools.