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How do we make a justice system that more fair and just for everyone? Tricia Rojo Bushnell of the Quattrone Center leads an interdisciplinary, data-driven research and policy hub focused on improving the criminal justice system. https://www.upenn.edu/about/penn-matters
January 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
How do we make a justice system that more fair and just for everyone? Tricia Rojo Bushnell of the Quattrone Center leads an interdisciplinary, data-driven research and policy hub focused on improving the criminal justice system. https://www.upenn.edu/about/penn-matters
Just one more photo on campus 📸
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Just one more photo on campus 📸
On this date in 1751, what would eventually become the University of Pennsylvania opened its doors in a building on Fourth Street for the first time. This marked an early moment in a history that now celebrates its 275th anniversary.
Read more about Penn’s first campus: https://bit.ly/4gIpLA8
Read more about Penn’s first campus: https://bit.ly/4gIpLA8
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
On this date in 1751, what would eventually become the University of Pennsylvania opened its doors in a building on Fourth Street for the first time. This marked an early moment in a history that now celebrates its 275th anniversary.
Read more about Penn’s first campus: https://bit.ly/4gIpLA8
Read more about Penn’s first campus: https://bit.ly/4gIpLA8
A vintage holiday card featuring an early watercolor of Furness's University Library (now Fisher Fine Arts Library) in its seasonal glow.
The message inside (not shown) reads, "Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year."
The message inside (not shown) reads, "Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year."
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A vintage holiday card featuring an early watercolor of Furness's University Library (now Fisher Fine Arts Library) in its seasonal glow.
The message inside (not shown) reads, "Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year."
The message inside (not shown) reads, "Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year."
Late-semester energy everywhere you look 💻
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Late-semester energy everywhere you look 💻
English professors Michael Gamer and Barri Joyce Gold have taught courses on Jane Austen for many years. In an interview with Penn Today, they discussed their teaching methods and what makes Austen’s work adaptable to the screen after more than two centuries.
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Read More: https://bit.ly/3KOkEUk
December 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
English professors Michael Gamer and Barri Joyce Gold have taught courses on Jane Austen for many years. In an interview with Penn Today, they discussed their teaching methods and what makes Austen’s work adaptable to the screen after more than two centuries.
Read More: https://bit.ly/3KOkEUk
Read More: https://bit.ly/3KOkEUk
Under the guidance of two Penn professors, the students in the Performance, Analysis, and History class performed Johann Sebastian Bach's music and learned about the historical and geographical contexts that shaped his music.
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Under the guidance of two Penn professors, the students in the Performance, Analysis, and History class performed Johann Sebastian Bach's music and learned about the historical and geographical contexts that shaped his music.
De-stress Fest at the Penn Libraries provided a peaceful afternoon with therapy dogs, arts and crafts, snacks, and more to help students unwind before finals.
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
De-stress Fest at the Penn Libraries provided a peaceful afternoon with therapy dogs, arts and crafts, snacks, and more to help students unwind before finals.
Making remarkable progress in the development of promising T-cell lymphoma therapy, viTToria Biotherapeutics, co-founded by Penn Medicine's Marco Ruella, earned Startup of the Year at the Penn Center for Innovation’s 10th Celebration of Innovation.
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Read More: https://bit.ly/48xSfej
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Making remarkable progress in the development of promising T-cell lymphoma therapy, viTToria Biotherapeutics, co-founded by Penn Medicine's Marco Ruella, earned Startup of the Year at the Penn Center for Innovation’s 10th Celebration of Innovation.
Read More: https://bit.ly/48xSfej
Read More: https://bit.ly/48xSfej
Finals are just around the corner. Your hard work and preparation will shine through. You’ve got this 📚
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Finals are just around the corner. Your hard work and preparation will shine through. You’ve got this 📚
Oral health and systemic health are often siloed systems, says Modupe Coker of Penn Dental Medicine. Her work builds a bridge between these two systems to show how both good and bad oral bacteria can affect overall health.
Learn more about how Penn Matters to health: https://bit.ly/4mjndKI
Learn more about how Penn Matters to health: https://bit.ly/4mjndKI
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Oral health and systemic health are often siloed systems, says Modupe Coker of Penn Dental Medicine. Her work builds a bridge between these two systems to show how both good and bad oral bacteria can affect overall health.
Learn more about how Penn Matters to health: https://bit.ly/4mjndKI
Learn more about how Penn Matters to health: https://bit.ly/4mjndKI
Penn Sustainability has released its annual progress report, providing detailed accomplishments for the main campus, the Health System, the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, New Bolton Center, and other major University holdings.
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Read More: https://bit.ly/48AVpwC
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Penn Sustainability has released its annual progress report, providing detailed accomplishments for the main campus, the Health System, the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, New Bolton Center, and other major University holdings.
Read More: https://bit.ly/48AVpwC
Read More: https://bit.ly/48AVpwC
Fourth-year wide receiver Jared Richardson has been one of the most reliable playmakers on Penn Football's offense. He will graduate fourth in program history in receptions, third in receiving yards, and tied for second in touchdowns.
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Read More: https://bit.ly/3MIJuoY
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Fourth-year wide receiver Jared Richardson has been one of the most reliable playmakers on Penn Football's offense. He will graduate fourth in program history in receptions, third in receiving yards, and tied for second in touchdowns.
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Read More: https://bit.ly/3MIJuoY
Currently on view in the Penn Live Arts Feintuch Family Lobby, "We the People: Sam Maitin" features a diverse selection of works by the artist and Penn alumnus. The exhibition will be open until February 21, 2026.
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Currently on view in the Penn Live Arts Feintuch Family Lobby, "We the People: Sam Maitin" features a diverse selection of works by the artist and Penn alumnus. The exhibition will be open until February 21, 2026.
Chemist Dirk Trauner and his team have developed new light-controlled molecules that mimic cholesterol, enabling scientists to regulate its behavior. This breakthrough could lead to more effective treatments for various health issues.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Chemist Dirk Trauner and his team have developed new light-controlled molecules that mimic cholesterol, enabling scientists to regulate its behavior. This breakthrough could lead to more effective treatments for various health issues.
Read More: https://bit.ly/448GlF1
Read More: https://bit.ly/448GlF1
Photos from past winters ❄️ These memories make waiting for the next snowfall worthwhile ☃️
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Photos from past winters ❄️ These memories make waiting for the next snowfall worthwhile ☃️
Penn Integrates Knowledge University professor Desmond Upton Patton uses AI to examine how young people communicate in online spaces about gun violence, grief and loss, and increasingly, joy and wellness.
Learn more about how Penn Matters: https://www.upenn.edu/about/penn-matters
Learn more about how Penn Matters: https://www.upenn.edu/about/penn-matters
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Penn Integrates Knowledge University professor Desmond Upton Patton uses AI to examine how young people communicate in online spaces about gun violence, grief and loss, and increasingly, joy and wellness.
Learn more about how Penn Matters: https://www.upenn.edu/about/penn-matters
Learn more about how Penn Matters: https://www.upenn.edu/about/penn-matters
A LEGO® Serious Play® workshop was held for undergraduate students in the NURS 1020 course at @PennNursing. The creative building session encouraged participants to engage in honest reflection and promote deeper learning.
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Read More: https://bit.ly/3XLhbbR
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A LEGO® Serious Play® workshop was held for undergraduate students in the NURS 1020 course at @PennNursing. The creative building session encouraged participants to engage in honest reflection and promote deeper learning.
Read More: https://bit.ly/3XLhbbR
Read More: https://bit.ly/3XLhbbR
Penn Today's "Side Gigs for Good" series highlighted four staff members: archivist J.J. Ahern, learning designer Meryl Krieger, administrator Candace Adams, and nurse manager Sherry Caputo who dedicate their free time to supporting local organizations.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Penn Today's "Side Gigs for Good" series highlighted four staff members: archivist J.J. Ahern, learning designer Meryl Krieger, administrator Candace Adams, and nurse manager Sherry Caputo who dedicate their free time to supporting local organizations.
Read More: https://bit.ly/49HXAAC
Read More: https://bit.ly/49HXAAC
The newly renovated Native North America Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, created in partnership with eight Indigenous consulting curators, features more than 250 items spanning 9,500 years.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The newly renovated Native North America Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, created in partnership with eight Indigenous consulting curators, features more than 250 items spanning 9,500 years.
Read More: https://bit.ly/4omx6bF
Read More: https://bit.ly/4omx6bF
“The Bubble” is back. Yesterday, the 70,000-pound seasonal air structure at Penn Park began its 3–4 hour inflation process, rising to 72 feet tall and expanding to 386 by 242 feet as it takes shape once again.
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“The Bubble” is back. Yesterday, the 70,000-pound seasonal air structure at Penn Park began its 3–4 hour inflation process, rising to 72 feet tall and expanding to 386 by 242 feet as it takes shape once again.
Growth can be big or small. What’s one thing you’re proud to have achieved this semester?
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Growth can be big or small. What’s one thing you’re proud to have achieved this semester?
If the color of these leaves were a paint swatch, what would they be called? 🎨🍁
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If the color of these leaves were a paint swatch, what would they be called? 🎨🍁
After learning about Penn Medicine’s uterus transplant program, Lancaster General Health nurse Sara Leister (right) decided to donate her own. Emma Dolezal, born without a uterus, received Leister’s and gave birth to baby Olivia.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After learning about Penn Medicine’s uterus transplant program, Lancaster General Health nurse Sara Leister (right) decided to donate her own. Emma Dolezal, born without a uterus, received Leister’s and gave birth to baby Olivia.
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Read More: https://bit.ly/475OxIj
This morning, members of the Penn community gathered on College Green to mark Veterans Day with the presentation of colors and a flag-raising ceremony by the Penn ROTC. Thank you to all who have served.
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This morning, members of the Penn community gathered on College Green to mark Veterans Day with the presentation of colors and a flag-raising ceremony by the Penn ROTC. Thank you to all who have served.