Penn announces Jacqueline Patterson as Carnot Prize recipient for contributions to energy justice

Patterson received this year's award for her work in advancing energy equity and serving communities across the country that face environmental injustice. 

Penn Carey Law ranks No. 4 on U.S. News ranking of best law schools for second year in a row

The list, released April 9, marks two years since Penn Carey Law first announced that it would stop submitting data to the rankings. 

Masao Sako appointed faculty co-director of new center to promote teaching excellence at Penn

CETLI was established on Nov. 1, 2023 through the merging of the Center of Teaching and Learning and the Online Learning Initiative.

Penn researchers to expand student team for work on NASA space telescope project

The NASA-led Roman Space Telescope, which has been in development for over a decade, is set to launch in May 2027.

Penn Med Nudge Unit launches four pilot projects to improve patient service

The projects will rely on "nudging," a behavioral technique of gently pushing patients to make positive health decisions.

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson leads Philadelphia City Council President race

As of Oct. 12, Johnson had secured commitments from the majority of council members. 

Wharton graduate and startup founder Charlie Javice arrested on fraud charges

Javice was arrested facing four charges: bank fraud, securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud. 

Annenberg study reveals the American public is misinformed about the flu and COVID-19

The study surveyed over 1,600 American adults and found that while there is a basic understanding of the flu and COVID-19, there is still some uncertainty about the viruses and their respective vaccines. 

Temple University retracts free tuition for graduate students on strike

TUGSA students must pay their spring tuition in full by Mar. 9, or they may incur other severe financial consequences.

Penn-affiliated proton therapy center to open in South Jersey

Penn Medicine is collaborating with the Virtua Voorhees Hospital to establish South Jersey's first proton therapy center, which is set to open this spring. 

Penn Medicine launches pre-nursing program for high school students

The 25 selected ASPIRE scholars will receive interactive educational sessions, on-site exposure, and mentorship opportunities.

Student-run Fiber Arts Circle provides resources and a space for Penn's knitters and crocheters

The Fiber Arts Circle, according to its leaders, aims to serve as a safe space where students can take a break from Penn's competitive culture. 

Fentanyl-related deaths have continued to rise in Philadelphia since the COVID-19 pandemic

Over the course of 12 months, over ten million used syringes were collected by Prevention Point, a Kensington-based nonprofit.

Wharton professor collaborates to create seventh annual U.S. News Best Countries list

David Reibstein — a marketing professor at Wharton — collaborated with undergraduate students at Penn, BrandAsset Valuator Group, and the U.S. News & World Report to create the Best Countries project.