What to read, watch, and cook for Juneteenth An Emancipation Day parade in St. Augustine, Florida, circa 1922.(Image: State Archives of Florida) What to read, watch, and cook for Juneteenth Specialists from Penn Libraries offer seven resources to learn more about and celebrate Juneteenth. 3 min. read
Kam earns First Team All-American Honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships Kampton Kam secured an eighth place finish in high jump.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Athletics) Kam earns First Team All-American Honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships At the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 13, Kampton Kam secured an eighth place finish in high jump. 1 min. read
Tee time with Julie Shin nocred Tee time with Julie Shin The rising fourth-year golfer discusses her All-Ivy season, what she enjoys about the sport, the recent success of the women’s golf team, training and conditioning, hitting a hole-in-one, and the correlation between figure skating and golf. 5 min. read
Brandt named IWLCA Midfielder of the Year; first in program history Brandt named IWLCA Midfielder of the Year; first in program history 2025 graduate Anna Brandt is one of four All-Americans from Division 1 named by The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association.
What’s That? The Pyramid at HUP The pyramid in Miller Plaza is often mistaken for a large art installation but instead holds equipment for the Devon MRI Building.nocred What’s That What’s That? The Pyramid at HUP Turning down a hallway at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania reveals a giant red pyramid. It looks like it’s art, but it’s medicine. 2 min. read
2025–26 Herbert D. Katz Fellows 2025–26 Herbert D. Katz Fellows The Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies has announced the new cohort of 19 incoming Fellows; the 2025–26 year is devoted to new research into contemporary Jewish life.
Keeping it local: Penn’s partnerships with Philadelphia-based vendors boost local economy, neighborhood impact Nikisha Bailey and Matthew Nam are the co-founders of Win Win Coffee, a Philadelphia-based coffee supplier and Penn vendor dedicated to sourcing ethically and building community.nocred Keeping it local: Penn’s partnerships with Philadelphia-based vendors boost local economy, neighborhood impact According to the University’s latest Economic Impact Report, Penn helps power Philadelphia’s economy by procuring goods and services from neighboring businesses. Local CEOs discuss the meaningful impact that Penn has on their bottom line and in the community. 7 min. read
Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement nocred Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement Actor, director, producer, and Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks delivered the Commencement address to around 6,000 graduates on Monday, May 19, at Franklin Field. 6 min. read
President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ nocred President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ “In a time of constant change and renewal, what keeps us connected is our traditions,” said Penn President J. Larry Jameson at an Alumni Weekend gathering. 5 min. read
Class of 2025 Ivy Day Ceremony Recipients of the 2025 Senior Honor Awards (from left): Amaan Omer, Bonnie Li, William Krasnow, Fiona Wu, Faith Applegate, Ria Ellendula, Yousef Elyoussef, and Jared Mitovich.(Image: Prestige Photography) Class of 2025 Ivy Day Ceremony Annually for more than 150 years, the Ivy Day Ceremony has celebrated remarkable graduating fourth-years for their leadership and service, with the Senior Honor Awards being among the oldest traditions at Penn. 3 min. read