Bagnoli’s Balancing Acts
Bagnoli becomes Penn’s winningest football coach.
Notes to a Younger Mother
In her new book, writer-mom and autism activist Susan Senator C’84 G’85 shows how to make the most of the unexpected life.
Paternity Test
Between Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, which Founding Father did the most—by far—to promote and shape the future of public education in America? (Hint: He also published a periodical with the same name as this one.)
A Double Reward
A program at the School of Veterinary Medicine provides free surgery and follow-up care to shelter dogs with mammary tumors and matches them with willing owners, while also collecting data that could advance treatment of human breast cancers.
Art History Lessons
An exhibit at the Arthur Ross Gallery offers a revealing look at some treasures of the University’s art collection—but a walk around campus works, too.
When Wax Was Hot
Four decades ago, a Penn-dominated rock band was poised to take the world by storm. What happened?
The Weiss Pavilion
Weiss Pavilion fits fitness under Franklin Field arches.
How to Save a City in 20 Years or Less
Fels consultant John Kromer on how to fix broken cities.
Turning the Tables on BRCA-related Breast Cancer
Novel drug treatment may shrink breast-cancer tumors.
Admissions Advice for Alumni Families
ACA helps alumni kids be the best applicants they can be.
To Flush or Not to Flush
Penn Reading Project’s The Big Necessity makes excrement interesting.
Diversity Conference Offers Full Spectrum of Activities
Penn Spectrum sends message: “We are Penn—all of us are Penn”
The Father of Underwater Archaeology Returns
“If the shipwreck is in the water, why would I stay on land?”
The Voice of Franklin Field
C.T. Alexander W’56 on his 50th year behind the mic at Franklin Field.
Football: Upbeat, Despite Tragedy
Despite tragedy, football’s prospects look bright.
Touching the Virtual Frontier
If you’ve never been stung by imaginary gunfire, sent a texture sample by email, or had a sleeve teach you how to move your arm, Katherine Kuchenbecker’s Haptics Lab is a Pandora’s box of tactile trickery and strange sensations.
Desperately Seeking Blank
Think it’s easy to turn off your mind when you’re playing baseball? Think again, says a former Major Leaguer (and Penn Quaker standout).
Finishing School
The Penn Fellows Program aims to bring mid-career faculty into full bloom.
Common Bonds
A dinner celebrating the newest class of Penn Athletic Hall of Famers featured laughter, tears, and a demonstration of the true meaning of the word teammate.
Alumni Weekend 2010
Alumni Weekend, 2010: Our annual photo essay.
The Mascot in an Old Man’s Suit
Rest well, Coach Lake.
Mission Statements
Commencement: Forget As, concentrate on “five Fs”
The Substitute
Undergrads discuss bioethics with “substitute” teacher Amy Gutmann
$25.5 Million Gift for Cancer Research
Abramsons give another $25.5 million for cancer research