Molecular mechanics behind heart cell restructuring revealed Molecular mechanics behind heart cell restructuring revealed Two new Penn Medicine studies show that microtubules help determine how the heart changes shape under stress, and a common signaling pathway acts as a key controller of where the building materials for these cells’ growth are delivered inside them; the findings point to possible new ways to address causes of heart failure.
Understanding the health paradox: The factors influencing white men’s well-being Understanding the health paradox: The factors influencing white men’s well-being While social and economic factors are often viewed as primary drivers of health, a new Penn Nursing analysis suggests that the relationship between societal position and physical well-being is more complex than previously understood. 2 min. read
A festival of community, culture, and freedom nocred A festival of community, culture, and freedom Combining the Penn Museum’s Juneteenth celebration with Wharton’s Wellness Empowerment Project, the Penn Museum is offering free admission on June 13. 1 min. read
A celebration of staff excellence Colleagues celebrating Lily Zhangnocred A celebration of staff excellence Highlights from Penn’s annual campus-wide staff recognition celebration, where University leaders presented awards to four staff teams and seven individual honorees. 2 min. read
New CAR T treatment opens doors for kidney patients Image: jitendrajadhav via Getty Images New CAR T treatment opens doors for kidney patients An early Penn Medicine trial demonstrates CAR T cells can safely desensitize even the most challenging transplant candidates. 2 min. read
Green infrastructure nocred Green infrastructure A roundup of Penn Today stories focusing on green infrastructure on campus, in research, in higher education, and in energy policy. 2 min. read
ICA Philadelphia’s fall 2026 season explores land, solidarity, and the politics of belonging ICA Philadelphia’s fall 2026 season explores land, solidarity, and the politics of belonging The fall season’s exhibits are anchored by a major group exhibition and a new “Entryways” public art commission, beginning on Sept. 26.
Weitzman externships in retrospect: Aidan Williams Weitzman Master of Architecture student Aidan Williams.nocred Weitzman externships in retrospect: Aidan Williams The Weitzman Master of Architecture student spent his externship with in situ studio, a small design-based architecture practice. 2 min. read
GLP-1 use linked to lower breast cancer incidence in large cohort study Image: Iuliia Burmistrova via Getty Images GLP-1 use linked to lower breast cancer incidence in large cohort study A retrospective analysis of more than 110,000 women between the ages of 45 and 80 found that those who take GLP-1 medications are about 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than those who do not take GLP-1 medications. 2 min. read
America 250: Penn’s mark on history (video) nocred America 250: Penn’s mark on history (video) America 250: Penn’s mark on history (video) Video