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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Drexel, Penn Partner with Waste Management Startup Rego to Reduce Move-Out Trash
Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania have partnered with waste management startup Rego to reduce move-out trash while contributing to the community, writes Sarah…
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University of Pennsylvania Appoints Philadelphia Native As New Executive Vice President
The University of Pennsylvania recently announced that Mark Dingfield has been promoted as the university’s next executive vice president, writes Finn Ryan for The Daily…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer, Independence Blue Cross
Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer of Independence Blue Cross (IBX), spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about his childhood in…
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Penn Medicine Opens Among Nation’s First Specialty Centers for Individuals with Williams Syndrome
One of the nation’s first specialty centers for children and adults with Williams syndrome recently opened at the University of Pennsylvania, write Stephanie Stahl and…
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FOX 29’s Mike Jerrick Discovers Skin Cancer During Live TV Segment with Penn Dermatologist
Mike Jerrick, co-host of Good Day Philadelphia on FOX 29, was recently diagnosed with skin cancer during a live broadcast of the morning show, writes…
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University of Pennsylvania Grad Co-Founds Pickle, Platform for Renting Clothing from Influencers
University of Pennsylvania graduate Julia O’Mara is the co-founder of Pickle, a peer-to-peer clothing rental service that recently raised $12 million in Series A funding,…
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Philadelphia Companies Make Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers
Forbes has released its tenth annual list of has America’s Best Large Employers and Philadelphia was well-represented, writes Rachel Rabkin Peachman for Forbes. The top…
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Penn Scientists’ Airborne Transmission Theory, Once Dismissed, Could Have Saved Lives
Carl Zimmer’s Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe traces the history of aerobiology and highlights two Penn scientists, self-taught epidemiologist Mildred Weeks…
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Former Aramark CEO Gifts $2.55M to University of Pennsylvania
Former Aramark CEO Joseph Neubauer and his foundation recently presented a $2.55 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania through his foundation, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Academy at Palumbo’s Class of 2025 Enjoys Three Gates Scholars, Record College Acceptances
The Academy at Palumbo, is celebrating its most successful academic year as it has produced three Gates Scholars, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia…
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St. Joseph’s Hires Former Penn Basketball Coach as Assistant Coach
Former Penn men’s basketball coach Steve Donahue has been hired by St. Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange and will join the staff as associate head…
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NASCAR Eyes Franklin Field for Upcoming Race
Philadelphia’s Franklin Field may soon welcome a NASCAR race, writes Matt Connolly for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The historic stadium, once home to the Philadelphia Eagles…
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Temple University Press Book Explores ‘Ghosts’ of Long-Demolished Philadelphia Buildings
Building Ghosts, a new book from Temple University Press by co-authors Molly Lester and Michael Bixler, explores the history of long-demolished Philadelphia buildings, writes Kevin…
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Bensalem High School Senior’s Ivy League Sweep Goes Viral After She Gets Into Five Schools
A video of Bensalem High School senior Victoria Mathieu is going viral on TikTok after she got accepted by five Ivy League universities, writes JoAnn…
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Penn Professor’s Inspiring Battle with Rare Disease to Be Adapted Into Feature Film
University of Pennsylvania physician-researcher Dr. David Fajgenbaum is having his memoir turned into a feature film, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In…
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New Analysis Reveals How Much Penn Owns in University City Real Estate
The University of Pennsylvania trustees own more than $3.3 billion in real estate in University City, three times more than any other educational institution in…
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Penn Athletics May Launch Ivy League’s First In-House NIL Collective
University of Pennsylvania athletics is currently awaiting Ivy League approval to form a name, image, and likeness collective — the first of its kind in…













































