University of Pennsylvania

06/23/2026

Researchers from The Wharton School and Penn Engineering partnered with Sierra Leone’s government to build a low-cost AI tool that optimizes the allocation of essential medical supplies across the country. By accounting for missing data and navigating unexpected supply chain disruptions, the system ensures lifesaving products reach the clinics that need them most.

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Researchers from the Wharton School and Penn Engineering partnered with Sierra Leone's government to build a low-cost AI tool that optimizes the allocation of essential medical supplies across the country. By accounting for missing data and navigating u...

06/23/2026

In a Q&A, Penn Arts & Sciences Dean Mark Trodden discusses the vision of the School’s strategic framework, a new undergraduate curriculum, and a reimagining of the David Rittenhouse Laboratory that will complement its neighboring scientific buildings on campus.

The new Physical Sciences Complex “will be a statement that Penn believes in science and technology in a foundational sense and is looking to the future,” says Trodden.

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06/22/2026

Penn's Board of Trustees has undertaken a significant governance overhaul over the past two years. Board Chair Ramanan Raghavendran sat down with Penn Today to explain the reasoning behind the restructuring and how the changes will strengthen Penn in the future.

“The question we asked ourselves—what does Penn need from us, now and for the long term—is one every part of our community can ask,” he says.

Penn's Board of Trustees Chair discusses Penn's growth and vision for the future.

06/21/2026

Unique doors are scattered all across campus.

From Bennett Hall to Irvine Auditorium, these doors reflect the diverse architectural styles of Penn. Which one stands out to you? 🚪

06/19/2026

On June 13, the Penn Museum opened its doors and courtyard to visitors for a free day of live performances, a health and financial literacy fair, and family activities. The daylong event combined Penn Museum’s Juneteenth celebration with The Wharton School’s Wellness Empowerment Project.

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06/18/2026

From in*******al families in America and civil rights documentaries to early modern literature in the Black Atlantic world, Penn experts are highlighting and celebrating Black historical narratives.

Visit the Penn Today website for more stories about Black history: https://bit.ly/4vk0J1m

06/18/2026

Juneteenth marks the date that Union troops arrived in Texas—June 19, 1865—carrying the news of the Civil War’s conclusion and the Emancipation Proclamation, which signaled the beginning of slavery’s end in the United States.

Penn Today spoke with Africana Studies at Penn professor Marcia Chatelain and law professor Kermit Roosevelt about the history of the Emancipation Proclamation and the impact of Juneteenth throughout the American story and today.

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06/17/2026

In her new book, Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania professor Sarah J. Jackson traces how historical and contemporary writers, journalists, and filmmakers have strengthened the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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06/16/2026

When diesel prices spike, the costs associated with trucking raise prices on everything from groceries to gaming consoles. “But fuel is only part of the story,” says Penn Arts & Sciences sociologist Steve Viscelli. He discusses the pain points many American truckers face as they contend with rising fuel costs and the shifting transportation landscape.

Sociologist Steve Viscelli discusses the pain points many American truckers face as they contend with rising fuel costs and the shifting transportation landscape.

06/15/2026

Choose your summer reminder.

6 — You don't need to have your life figured out. Focus on taking the next step, not mapping out every step.

7 — Rest is productive too. Recovery is not falling behind. It is what helps you move forward.

8 — Comparison is the thief of joy. Your path doesn't need to look like anyone else's to be meaningful.

24 — Small progress counts. The little things you do today can add up to something much bigger than you realize.

35 — Your network is bigger than you think. Reach out, ask questions and stay connected. You never know where one conversation can lead.

52 — You are doing better than you realize. Take a moment to look back at how far you have come.

What number did you get? 👇

[Video description: A fountain flows on Penn's campus while six heart emojis appear on screen with the text, "Place your finger on a heart." After a few seconds, the hearts disappear and reveal six numbers. The text changes to, "Your summer reminder is waiting in the caption."]