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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World Stage, Formerly World Cafe Live, Faces Uncertain Future As Troubles Continue
For two decades, World Cafe Live served as a valued cultural and artistic hub, but in recent months, that hasn’t been as much of the…
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America’s Oldest Stadium in Philadelphia Still Hosts Record Crowds After 130 Years
The University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field has celebrated 130 years as the nation’s first stadium, hosting events and attracting record crowds throughout its history, writes…
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Penn Engineering Secures $40M in Early Commitments for $200M Research Fund Aimed at Combating Federal Cuts
A $200 million fund launched by the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science will support faculty research and seed startups, aiming to…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Alex Balagour, EVP and Chief Information Officer, C&N | Banking, Lending, Wealth Management
Alex Balagour, EVP and Chief Information Officer at C&N, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about his globe-hopping childhood as the son of an economist and an…
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The Palestra is Synonymous With Philadelphia College Basketball
The Palestra in Philadelphia is one of the most special sports stadiums in the nation, write Siafa Lewis and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia.…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Delaware Valley University
Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley University, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about small-town life in Lewis, Kan., working on the…
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Penn Medical Student Battling ALS Sets Sights on Developing Gene Therapy, Saving Lives
Yentli Soto Albrecht, a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania, is facing a tough battle with ALS and is using this battle to save…
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Philadelphia Sees Historic Drop in Homicides, But Commitment to Strategy Must Be Maintained
In 2025, Philadelphia recorded its lowest number of homicides in six decades. Experts credit this trend to the city’s investment in prevention and crime-fighting strategies,…
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‘Strong Culture Is the Foundation of Strong Performance’: Citadel Credit Union Appoints New CHRO
Citadel Credit Union has appointed Bonnie Levitt as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Levitt brings more than 20 years of experience in…
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Insomnia Cookies Now Open at Philadelphia International Airport
Whether you’re hanging at the airport waiting for a flight to come in or leave, need to nurse a sweet tooth on arrival, or if…
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Penn Receives Nearly $84 Million Gift — Largest Donation In the School’s History
The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts and Sciences recently received its largest gift in the institution’s history, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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Mi Vida Brings Authentic Mexican Cuisine to East Market in Center City
Mi Vida, a new authentic and contemporary Mexican cuisine restaurant, recently celebrated its opening on East Market. The new eatery is the latest concept from…
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Philadelphia Residents Weigh Options for New Intercity Bus Terminal Site
The City has narrowed down its search for a site to build a intercity bus terminal to three options, and local residents were recently in…
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See How Philadelphia Universities Fare in Foreign Contributions Over Last Four Decades
With nearly $2.8 billion in foreign funding over four decades, the University of Pennsylvania outpaces all other schools in Greater Philadelphia by quite a wide…
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Philadelphia Boasts One of the Nation’s Strongest Economies
Philadelphia’s economy is currently ranked as one of the nation’s strongest for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city boasted…
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Swarthmore College Backs Harvard’s Suit Over International Student Enrollment
Swarthmore College is supporting Harvard University’s federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s effort to keep international students from enrolling in American universities. It joined Bryn…
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How Philadelphia’s College Enrollment Has Changed Since 2023 Supreme Court Ruling on Student Admissions
It has been more than two years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of eradicating race-based admissions in college and universities. A new…
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This Philadelphia Couple Has A 50-Plus Year Love Story, and It All Started With an Ad and a Computer
The concept of dating through the use of a computer didn’t really catch on for most of society until around the 1990s, but one Philadelphia…
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