Large Scale Graphene ProductionUniversity of Pennsylvania2024-10-11 | Large Scale Graphene ProductionPenn Convocation 2023University of Pennsylvania2023-08-29 | Kicking off the University of Pennsylvania's 284th academic year, first-year and transfer students were advised to take a wide view during at least some of their time at Penn, expanding horizons and seeing the borderless nature of knowledge.Making a home away from home at PennUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-08-24 | President Liz Magill set out during Move-In to learn what students uniquely brought to Penn—to make campus “feel like home.”Celebrating a Stellar Year at Penn (2022-2023)University of Pennsylvania2023-07-03 | Let's take a look back at the 2022-2023 academic year.The Importance of RepresentationUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-06-21 | Penn's Graduate School of Education seeks solutions to the scarcity of Black men as K-12 teachers.On a different wavelength, Nader Engheta leads a community in lightUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-06-09 | 2023 Franklin Medal winner Engheta is one of the world’s biggest names in wave physics. The Penn Engineering professor is renowned for his unique approach to science, combining technical brilliance, creativity, and care.Virtual reality in an ancient worldUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-05-23 | Students create films to document the reimagining of the Penn Museum’s Ancient Egypt and Nubia galleries.Celebrating community at Penn’s 267th CommencementUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-05-16 | Thousands of students and their biggest supporters—those who President Liz Magill described as ‘force multipliers’—flooded the University of Pennsylvania campus for a sunny ceremony for the ages.Commencement 2023 - Liz Magill SpeechUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-05-15 | University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill delivers her speech during the 267th Commencement on Monday, May 15th, 2023 at the Franklin Field.Commencement 2023 - Idina Menzel SpeechUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-05-15 | Award-winning actress and singer Idina Menzel delivers her speech during the 267th Commencement on Monday, May 15th, 2023 at the Franklin Field.Hey Day 2023University of Pennsylvania2023-04-28 | The Class of 2024 celebrate the longtime tradition of rising to senior status with Penn’s new president, Liz Magill.The care they need, where they areUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-04-10 | A team of undergrads and physicians are partnering with community clinics and other organizations as part of a Projects for Progress-supported program to offer medical care to people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.2022 Presidents Sustainability Prize Winner, Shinkei SystemsUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-03-27 | ...2022 Presidents Sustainability Prize Winner, BaleenaUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-03-27 | ...2022 Presidents Sustainability Prize Winner, Community GrocerUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-03-27 | ...WXPN Black Opry ResidencyUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-03-23 | In collaboration with Black Opry, WXPN invited five Black Americana musicians to participate in a week-long residency in Philadelphia.Cosmic WritersUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-03-20 | Cosmic Writers, the nonprofit created by Rowana Miller and Manoj Simha offers creative writing instruction to K-12 students, virtually and in person, while providing training and part-time jobs to Penn and other college students as instructors and in leadership roles.IF Ventures, 2022 President’s Engagement Prize WinnersUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-03-20 | Max Strickberger, Sam Strickberger, and Seungkwon Son, along with Niko Simpkins, were awarded a 2022 President Engagement Prize for their project IF Ventures, an organization that aims to be a one-stop-shop for social impact on college campuses.Grapevine, 2022 President’s Innovation Prize WinnersUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-03-20 | William Danon and Luka Yancopoulos, were awarded tge 2022 President's Innovation Prize for Grapevine, a platformthat aims to help partners connect with resellers, hospitals, distributors, and others to reduce the risk of supply chain disruption.Rainworks and gardening at Hamilton ElementaryUniversity of Pennsylvania2023-03-07 | With support from grants and the Netter Center, the Andrew Hamilton School in Cobbs Creek is now home to a food forest and a thriving garden, providing healthy produce, green space, stormwater management, and educational opportunities.The vibrant colors of flowers blooming in February remind us to pause and enjoy the beauty of life🌸University of Pennsylvania2023-02-24 | ...From Franklin Field to the stunning architecture of the Quad, Quakers have found their true home.University of Pennsylvania2023-02-20 | ...A Special Greeting from President Liz MagillUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-12-16 | ...Penn Figure Skating put on a show with their presentation of The Nutcracker at the Penn Ice Rink ⛸️University of Pennsylvania2022-12-14 | ...Penn Libraries Acquires the Philadelphia Orchestra and Academy of Music ArchivesUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-12-08 | The University of Pennsylvania Libraries acquires archives of The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Academy of Music The historic partnership provides the public access to nearly 175 years of Philadelphia’s rich musical history.The Penn museum is opening its new Eastern Mediterranean GalleryUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-11-18 | ...Through public art, the U.N. sustainability goals come to lifeUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-11-14 | In FDR Park, a 10x10-foot mural sponsored by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and painted by Penn grad student Eliza Nobles represents the global target of clean energy for all.You know its not the same as it was 🕒 #PennPOVUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-11-14 | ...The Penn community gathered Friday morning at the Franklin Building to celebrate Veterans Day.University of Pennsylvania2022-11-11 | ...Penn Dining featured recipes in celebration of Native American Heritage MonthUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-11-10 | ...Built in 1896, the Student Union at Houston Hall is the oldest student union building in the countryUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-11-08 | ...Celebrating Liz Magill’s InaugurationUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-10-27 | The inauguration of Penn’s ninth president was held on Friday, Oct. 21. The day, which included an academic procession, inauguration ceremony, academic symposium, and a picnic and concert at Shoemaker Green, coincided with Homecoming weekend.Highlights from the Inauguration of Elizabeth MagillUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-10-22 | The inauguration of Elizabeth Magill, the University of Pennsylvania's 9th President.Presidential Inauguration - Elizabeth Magill SpeechUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-10-22 | Elizabeth Magill makes her inaugural speech as the University of Pennsylvania's 9th president.Penn Presidential Inauguration Academic SymposiumUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-10-21 | Please join us for a livestream of Penn President Liz Magill in conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on October 21, from 2:30p.m.-4p.m.
Associate Justice Elena Kagan was born in New York City on April 28, 1960. She received an A.B. from Princeton in 1981, an M. Phil. from Oxford in 1983, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1986. She clerked for Judge Abner Mikva of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit from 1986-1987 and for Justice Thurgood Marshall of the U.S. Supreme Court during the 1987 Term. After briefly practicing law at a Washington, D.C., law firm, she became a law professor, first at the University of Chicago Law School and later at Harvard Law School. She also served for four years in the Clinton Administration, as associate counsel to the president and then as deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy. Between 2003 and 2009, she served as the dean of Harvard Law School. In 2009, President Obama nominated her as the Solicitor General of the United States. A year later, President Obama nominated her as an associate justice of the Supreme Court on May 10, 2010. She took her seat on August 7, 2010.The Inauguration of the Ninth President of the University of Pennsylvania, Elizabeth MagillUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-10-21 | Join the Penn community for the inauguration of President Liz Magill. The historic weekend—intersecting with Homecoming—will showcase the best of Penn and Philadelphia.
Please join us for the livestream of the Inaugural Ceremony on Friday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m.That fall feeling 🍂 #PennPOVUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-10-20 | ...A Message from Committee Chair, John L. Jackson, Jr., Ph.D.University of Pennsylvania2022-10-11 | President Liz Magill launches University-wide collaborative effort to inform strategic next steps with the advent of the Red and Blue Advisory Committee, chaired by John L. Jackson Jr., the Walter H. Annenberg Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication. The committee is charged with engaging the greater Penn community broadly and inclusively. Details for providing suggestions and ideas can be found on the Tomorrow, Together website.A robot made of sticksUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-09-28 | Devin Carroll, a doctoral candidate in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, is designing a modular robot called StickBot, which may be adapted for rehabilitation use in global public health settings.Bolstering environmental education in Cobbs CreekUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-09-27 | Through a Projects for Progress award and other University support, students in West Philadelphia are gaining greater access to STEM learning resources at the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center.26 for the Class of 2026University of Pennsylvania2022-08-26 | During Move-In, President Liz Magill asked new students what they were most looking forward to doing at Penn and in Philadelphia this year, and asked returning students what their No. 1 recommendation would be. A list of “26 for the Class of 2026”The path to Move-InUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-08-23 | As 5,886 students move in to the University of Pennsylvania, take a look at all the things that come together to make Move-In Day successful.President Liz Magill First Day GreetingsUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-07-01 | Liz Magill offers greetings on her first day as the University of Pennsylvania's 9th president.Celebration of the Class of 2020 - Wendell Pritchetts SpeechUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-05-23 | ...Celebration of the Class of 2020 Highlight ReelUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-05-23 | ...Celebration of the Class of 2020 - Angela Duckworths SpeechUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-05-23 | ...2022 Commencement Highlight ReelUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-05-17 | ...Commencement 2022 - Wendell Pritchett SpeechUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-05-17 | University of Pennsylvania Interim President Wendell Pritchett delivers his speech during the 266th Commencement on Monday, May 16th, 2022 at the Franklin Field.Commencement 2022 - Ken Burns SpeechUniversity of Pennsylvania2022-05-17 | Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns delivers his speech during the 266th Commencement on Monday, May 16th, 2022 at the Franklin Field.Penn Relays 2022University of Pennsylvania2022-05-02 | ...Hey Day 2022University of Pennsylvania2022-04-28 | Marking their official senior status, it’s the first time the students have gathered as a whole since Convocation in 2019.