University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League school in Philadelphia, offers world-class education, groundbreaking research, and a vibrant campus community.
Address: Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 898-5000
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University of Pennsylvania is Leading the Way in Solar Power Transition Among Ivy League Schools
Thanks to its partnership with AES Corporation, the University of Pennsylvania is leading the way among the Ivy League schools in the transition to solar…
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Temple Opens New Incubator Space, Eyes Turning North Philadelphia Into An Innovation Hub
Temple University recently opened iNest, a new incubator space that the school hopes can ignite innovation in North Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mullian for PHL Inno.…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Most Selective Colleges and Universities Are Getting Even Choosier
The most selective colleges and universities in the Philadelphia region are getting even choosier, especially the University of Pennsylvania, which came out on top of…
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Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright on the NCAA Big 5: ‘It’s a Sad Time’
Former Villanova head men’s basketball coach Jay Wright is disappointed no Big 5 teams have made the men’s NCAA Tournament in two years, calling it…
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University of Pennsylvania Libraries Receive Donation of Over 75,000 Comics from Avid Collectors
Avid collectors Gary and Dawn Prebula have donated over 75,000 single-issue comics and graphic novels to the University of Pennsylvania Libraries, writes Amanda Alexander for…
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Nearly A Century Old, The Palestra Has Earned a Reputation as ‘The Cathedral of College Basketball’
The city of Philadelphia has earned a reputation for being one of the best sports cities in the country, and while debates remain about where…
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Penn Researchers Develop Tool To Help Legal Professionals Determine Accuracy of Eyewitnesses Using AI
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created an AI-based tool to help prosecutors and legal professionals determine the accuracy of eyewitness suspect identifications, writes…
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WSJ: After Finding Drug to Treat His Ailment, University of Pennsylvania Immunologist Now Wants to Help Others
Dr. David Fajgenbaum, an immunologist at the University of Pennsylvania, found his miracle drug, and now wants to do the same for others, writes Amy…
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Penn Medicine’s Katalin Karikó’s New Book Shares Her Journey from Rejection to COVID-19 Vaccine Hero
Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó recently published a new book, Breaking Through: My Life in Science, which provides a vivid account of her life and decades…
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3 Philadelphia University Presidents Were Among the Highest-Paid in 2021
A new report has been released to reveal the highest-paid private college presidents across the United States in 2021, and three Philadelphia university presidents made…
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See Which Startups Are the Most Promising Early-stage Tech Companies in Philadelphia
Despite being a slower year for venture capital deals and an uptick in layoffs in Philadelphia, a number of young startups have made their mark,…
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Philadelphia-based Disease Research Nonprofit Awarded $48M to Use AI to Help Doctors Find New Uses For Approved Medications
Philadelphia-based disease research nonprofit, Every Cure, has received a $48.3 million federal contract to help doctors find new uses for already approved medications with the…
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PNC Appoints University of Pennsylvania Grad As Its New President
PNC Financial Services Group has officially named Michael P. Lyons as its new president, writes Patty Tascarella for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lyons is an…
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Penn’s New Chief Innovation Officer Aims To Expand Innovation Across the University
John Swartley, the University of Pennsylvania’s first chief innovation officer, has been tasked with finding faculty research that has commercial potential, writes Tom Avril for…
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Many of Philadelphia’s Wealthiest Colleges and Universities See Their Endowments Level Off After Record Gains
After reporting record gains following the pandemic, endowment growth at many of the wealthiest colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area have leveled off, or…
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Philadelphia Teenager Who Represented Brazil at Winter Youth Olympics Eyes 2026 Olympic Games
Lucas Koo, a 17-year-old Philadelphian, recently represented Brazil at the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea, in short-track speedskating, writes Kristen A. Graham…
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A New Artificial Intelligence Degree Will Soon Come to the University of Pennsylvania
This fall, the University of Pennsylvania will introduce a new artificial intelligence degree. In the process, Penn will become the first Ivy League university and…
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Washington Post: Nationwide Shortage of School Bus Drivers Forces Philadelphia Schools to Pay Parents to Drive Their Kids
For the first time on record, the iconic yellow school bus is no longer the primary way of transportation for students across the nation, writes…
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