University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 01/10/2026SPOILER: 6 across in today's NYT Mini might be a little easier for our audience. 020
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 30/09/2026Two second-years in Penn Engineering spent the summer conducting research through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring (PURM) program, using AI to modernize and refine the code powering a widely used receiver camera on the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia. Read More bit.ly/4e5obZA 020
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 29/09/2026A leadership gift from the Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation will advance legal education and scholarship at the intersection of law and technology at Penn Carey Law. Read More: bit.ly/4xQrhrs 011
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 26/09/2026Nursing professor Jie Deng has built a reputation for challenging, supporting, and inspiring her students. On Sept. 29, she will deliver the 2026 Evan C. Thompson Chair Lecture on Excellence in Teaching, an honor recognizing her thoughtful approach to teaching and mentorship. bit.ly/4xDHgcl 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 25/09/2026The night before the first midterm comes the Econ Scream 📣 Every year, students gather to let out one big collective scream heard across campus. Credit: @kareem.gpt (On Instagram) 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 25/09/2026Erika James has been reappointed as dean of the Wharton School through June 2032. In making the announcement, President J. Larry Jameson and Provost John L. Jackson, Jr. highlighted her first-term success in strengthening Wharton’s academic, financial, and global standing. bit.ly/4xGJoA3 041
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 24/09/2026September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the need for new and better treatments for childhood cancers. One surprising source helping researchers move that work forward? Dogs. 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 24/09/2026The inaugural investments from the University’s newly launched $10 million StartUP Fund will support three separate Penn faculty-founded companies spanning the fields of maternal health, advanced radio-frequency filtering technology, and AI-powered drug discovery. Read More: bit.ly/3VwzHqx 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 23/09/2026A landmark $22.5M gift from alumnus Gabriel Gilinski and Stephanie Gilinski will establish an endowed scholarship and professorships supporting history, political science, and economics in the School of Arts & Sciences. Read More: bit.ly/4jkwJ2h 040
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 22/09/2026Perimenopause and menopause are having a moment in public discourse, but not everything circulating on social media is accurate or useful. In recognition of Perimenopause Awareness Month, Penn Medicine researchers and clinicians share information. bit.ly/4rrEZzxbit.lyWhat the research says about perimenopause | Penn TodayPenn Medicine researchers and clinicians share information about common symptoms, hormone treatments, and misconceptions. 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 15/09/2026It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Today on Locust Walk, volunteers from Penn Leads the Vote and Penn’s Office of Government and Community Affairs encouraged students and passersby to register to vote ahead of Pennsylvania’s October 19 deadline. 021
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 15/09/2026From blasting through the sky to experiencing zero gravity, space has attracted attention for decades, including on the silver screen. “But one thing that doesn’t often get covered in sci-fi films is how little sleep astronauts are actually getting,” says Mathias Basner. bit.ly/4xrdnw0 000
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 14/09/2026New research co-authored by contract law scholar David Hoffman finds that large language models outperform humans at filling in contract gaps, suggesting that courts should encourage parties to see how AI might help in contract interpretation. bit.ly/4xodVmcbit.lyFilling in the gap: Testing the ability of humans and AI models to determine missing information in contracts | Penn TodayContact law scholar David Hoffman discusses how well AI predicts redacted information, making an argument for the adoption of ‘choice of model’ clauses in contracts. 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 14/09/2026A new partnership between Penn and Community College of Philadelphia is expanding economic opportunity for West Philadelphia entrepreneurs. bit.ly/4xrLVhBbit.lyCommunity College of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania launch Penn-CCP Entrepreneurship Academy | Penn TodayThe Penn-CCP Entrepreneurship Academy is a no-cost, 10-session learning experience for West Philly business owners. 020
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 12/09/2026A transformational gift from Stanley C. Middleman will establish the Middleman Center at 3600 Civic Center Boulevard in Philadelphia and create the Middleman Fund at Penn Medicine, a new source of funding to advance the institution’s most promising scientific discoveries. bit.ly/4AcQ8sb 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 11/09/2026This morning, the Penn community gathered on College Green for a flag raising and moment of silence to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 11/09/202625 years ago, following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the campus came together to share space and connect. Penn Today looks back at campus photos showing how people found strength, connection, and healing in the days following the attacks. bit.ly/4A9gBXu 021
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 10/09/2026Health outcomes in Philadelphia differ drastically by neighborhood. Penn Today spoke with urban health scholars Eugenia C. South and Nicole Thomas about how neighborhood investments, community partnerships, and urban greening can improve people’s health, safety, and well-being.https://bit.ly/4h3gtjC 020
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 08/09/2026As we lock into this school year, remember you don’t have to be the smartest person in the room to keep moving forward. Penn professor Angela Duckworth studies how grit, self-control, and behavior change can help people reach their potential. 000
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 04/09/2026You may start noticing a new look in your feed. We’re putting a new spotlight on the research, discoveries and ideas coming from Penn that can make a difference far beyond our campus. We’re calling on you to help them go further. See something worth knowing? Read and share it to help it go further. 040
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 04/09/2026Penn’s School of Dental Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, and the Perelman School of Medicine marked the start of the 2026-27 academic year with family and friends to hear remarks from faculty before being presented with their white coats. Read More: bit.ly/4zTtO6u 030
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 03/09/2026Penn Medicine researchers have found that the risk of hair loss accompanies taking GLP-1s, but that risk is muted. bit.ly/3V9MbUObit.lyDiabetic GLP-1 use linked to increased hair loss risk | Penn TodayPenn Medicine researchers have found that the risk of hair loss accompanies taking GLP-1s, but that risk is muted. 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 01/09/2026There is something about finding your people. You spend enough time with the same group and a shift happens. Practice becomes a shared routine. Teammates become friends. The connections you make start becoming part of what makes Penn feel like home. 🔴🔵 Read More: bit.ly/4xAllUq 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 26/08/2026A new book, “Penn’s Sylvania: The Campus as Landscape,” blends history, design, and environmental insight, inviting readers to see Penn’s campus—and campuses everywhere—in a new light. Read More: bit.ly/4xXzwCE 020
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 25/08/2026The Class of 2030 and transfer students were welcomed to Penn during the official ushering-in of Penn’s 287th academic year, an annual celebration known as Convocation. View All Photos: bit.ly/4cYsPbi Read More About Convocation: bit.ly/4cazI9dbit.lyFirst-years start their ‘Penn odyssey’ | Penn TodayPenn’s 287th academic year formally kicked off with Convocation, where Penn President J. Larry Jameson declared the start of the Class of 2030’s ‘Penn odyssey.’ 000
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 21/08/2026Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter launches a new Penn initiative connecting the city’s former mayors with the next generation of public service leaders. Read More: bit.ly/4gbYTe5 000
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 20/08/2026“You’re going to have a chance, in the classroom and in the laboratories, to build on everything that you’ve done up until now. There are going to be moments where that spark will go off,” President J. Larry Jameson told students. bit.ly/4g8huaT 020
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 19/08/2026The first chapter of many first-year students' Penn journey began this week. ❤️💙 For thousands of first-year students, Move-In meant turning a new room into a home, meeting the people who'll shape the next four years, and saying goodbye to family before the semester begins. bit.ly/3SHrpLu 120
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 18/08/2026Penn Today takes a look back through University Archives photos to showcase more than 100 years of life in the Quad, recently reopened in full after three years of renovations. View All of The Photos: bit.ly/4qlbXB0 041
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 17/08/2026Covenant, installed in 1975 and the largest sculpture at Penn, recently underwent the second part of a two-phase maintenance project that included a full restoration of its vivid red surface. Read More: bit.ly/3S1PkFh 040
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 17/08/2026Penn offers countless opportunities for new and returning students to build community and find their place on campus. Three undergraduates share how they’ve discovered a sense of belonging at the University. Read More: bit.ly/4hy1nV7 030
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 17/08/2026It's move-in week! 🧳 We extend a warm welcome to all students, faculty, and staff, as we await everyone's return to campus this week. 020
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 15/08/2026A team at the Penn Vet New Bolton Center helped Monty, a 10-year-old thoroughbred, beat the odds following a compound radial fracture. His groundbreaking treatment included a five-hour surgery and more than two months in a body sling. Read More: bit.ly/4hTjRiR 020
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 13/08/2026After a three-phase renovation, all three College Houses in Penn’s historic Quad are open together again for the first time since 2023. This fall, 1,400 first-year students will call the Quad home. 🏠 Read More: bit.ly/4fSWBQS 000
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 12/08/2026Move-In is almost here! 🏠 Whether you're a first-year, transfer student, returning Quaker, or a parent getting ready for the big day, here's what you need to know before arriving on campus. 📅Move-In: Aug. 17-23 🗣️NSO: Aug. 19-24 📚First day of classes: Aug. 25 The full guide: bit.ly/4xBAwfp 011
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 11/08/2026Penn Vet researchers have found a way to convert human skin or blood cells into stem cells and coax them into early-stage human sperm cells, a breakthrough that could bring scientists closer to a cure for male infertility. bit.ly/4goY1mapenntoday.upenn.eduNew Penn Vet research moves science closer to a solution to male infertility | Penn TodayBy converting human skin or blood cells into stem cells and coaxing them into early-stage human sperm cells, researchers are furthering the understanding of how sperm cells are formed. 020
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 11/08/2026A multidisciplinary group of scholars led by Bodong Chen and Seiji Isotani is powering AI Thinker, the Graduate School of Education’s newest space for imagining thoughtful, collaborative, and human-centered uses for artificial intelligence. bit.ly/4hsH4sipenntoday.upenn.eduThinking outside the bot | Penn TodayPenn GSE professors Bodong Chen and Seiji Isotani discuss the AI Thinkery, a faculty working group where colleagues from across the School gather to discuss and collaborate on artificial intelligence. 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 11/08/2026Archaeometallurgist Vanessa Workman and museum conservator Alexis North are studying one of the largest collections of Egyptian blue objects found in the ancient Near East to trace the pigment’s spread beyond Egypt and what it reveals about how ancient humans moved and lived. bit.ly/4zu3HDhpenntoday.upenn.eduTracing an ancient blue across the ancient world | Penn TodayPenn researchers Vanessa Workman and Alexis North are studying one of the largest collections of Egyptian blue objects ever found in the ancient Near East, shedding new light on how the world's first synthetic pigment may have traveled far beyond Egypt. 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 10/08/2026Penn and CHOP psychologists have found that school-based intervention programs help elementary school students with ADHD and are currently evaluating their effectiveness in older students who struggle with executive functions. bit.ly/4wXamEipenntoday.upenn.eduHelping students be better organized | Penn TodayClinical psychologist Jenelle Nissley-Tsiopinis and colleagues test school-based programs to help students who have difficulty with organization, time management, and planning. 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 10/08/2026A trio of Penn staff trained Philadelphia-based social media influencers to better understand the overlap between gun violence, online safety, and the social determinants of health. bit.ly/4g0Xy8rpenntoday.upenn.eduPartnering with local digital leaders to promote violence prevention | Penn TodayA team of Philadelphia-based content creators is collaborating with Penn public health experts to develop a comprehensive anti-violence campaign tailored for youth across the City, with youth-focused ... 021
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 10/08/2026Penn Vet researchers found evidence of West Nile virus in 20% of Pennsylvania bird species. By identifying which species appear most affected by the virus, researchers can begin asking why some birds, like the American goldfinch, are more vulnerable than others. bit.ly/4qaNTB5bit.lyThe lasting impacts of West Nile virus on Pennsylvania bird populations | Penn TodayUsing mosquito surveillance data, researchers at Penn Vet have modeled the occurrence of West Nile virus in Pennsylvania bird species. Understanding how species traits influence response to the virus ... 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 07/08/2026From ancient attraction and plant flowering strategies to men’s health, Penn researchers explore evolution from many perspectives, including in the arts and at the molecular level in plants, cells, and even humans. Visit Penn Today for more stories on lasting legacies: bit.ly/3S0CtTw 000
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 06/08/2026The correct answer is 2 for red and 4 for blue! 010
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 06/08/2026How well do you know Penn? 🎨 Your challenge: 🔴 Pick the official Penn red. 🔵 Pick the official Penn blue. 110
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 05/08/2026An interdisciplinary team of Penn researchers and students have developed a mobile field laboratory to measure water quality and track antimicrobial resistance in the Galápagos. Read More: bit.ly/4fAZDJo 020
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 04/08/2026Three weeks until the first day of classes. Or if you prefer, 21 days, 504 hours, or 30,240 minutes. But who's counting? 👀 See you soon, Quakers! 💙❤️ 030
University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 04/08/2026For the first time in more than 20 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new sunscreen active ingredient: bemotrizinol, which manufacturers can soon include in their products. Penn Today spoke with Penn Medicine dermatologists to learn more. Read More: bit.ly/4xjy3X5 022