During his term, the former executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania Health System was seen as a stabilizing force by many in the University community.
Ivy-League
Penn baseball falls short of glory after losing both Ivy League tournament games
The Quakers’ season ends with a disappointing two games in New Haven, Conn.
Penn places third in national ranking of biomedical research institutions
Penn ranked first in research capabilities, second in entrepreneurial readiness, and eighth in market translation.
Coach of the year: Fran McCaffery
From an Ivy League tournament upset to a return to March Madness, McCaffery has led Penn men’s basketball to new heights.
Penn baseball falls short of glory after losing both Ivy League tournament games
The Quakers’ season ends with a disappointing two games in New Haven, Conn.
Penn places third in national ranking of biomedical research institutions
Penn ranked first in research capabilities, second in entrepreneurial readiness, and eighth in market translation.
The Graduation Issue 2026: 2025-26 Year in Review
Labor organizing was one of the year’s defining campus issues.
The Graduation Issue 2026: A centuries-long history of Penn’s Commencement
The University held its first Commencement in 1757 at its original Old City campus, just two years after Penn’s charter was established.
Admitted students express mixed reactions to Quaker Days programming
This year’s Quaker Days — which took place between April 13 and 15 — featured both University-wide events and programming tailored to each of Penn’s four undergraduate schools.
Five Penn faculty recognized by honorary society for research contributions across disciplines
Induction ceremonies for the new members will take place this October in Cambridge, Mass.
College junior awarded 2026 Truman scholarship to pursue public service career
McGrath, who is studying political science, told the DP that he enjoys public service because “it's the ultimate team sport.”
Penn organizations host federal experts to discuss U.S. healthcare amid changing environment
The April 22 event featured former Chief Medical Officer of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Lee Fleisher and former U. S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams.
Penn professor Ala Stanford, consortium of Black doctors breaks ground on Philadelphia imaging center
The specialized healthcare facility is sponsored by the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium at the Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity, two organizations founded by Ala Stanford.
Kelly Writers House announces 2026 student awards to fund ‘creative projects’
The April 20 email shared winners for five different prizes that fund Penn students as they pursue creative projects.
Penn announces changes to 2026-27 employee health care plan
The changes include new contribution amounts, a deductible increase, and additional voluntary benefit options.
Wharton club hosts ‘Beef’ creator for discussion on television show, film career
The three-time Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning director shared filmmaking advice during the event and discussed the creation of “Beef” following the debut of its second season on April 16.
CBS News reporter, Penn Traditions president to speak at 2026 College graduation
1995 College graduate Nancy Cordes and College senior Noah Milad are set to speak at the May 17 ceremony — which will be held at Franklin Field.
Penn alum discusses career as Missouri solicitor general in fireside chat
The April 9 event, held at the Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, was co-hosted by The Federalist Society and the The Andrea Mitchell Center.
Penn alum named first female dean of Dartmouth medical school
Jennifer Hunt, currently interim dean at the University of Florida College of Medicine, will begin her role at Dartmouth on August 1, according to a press release from last week.
147 years later, Penn rowing aims to continue its winning tradition
Penn men’s heavyweight rowing won its first race in 1879, a fitting start for a team that quickly became a major rowing power.



















