Making paper for the Declaration’s anniversary Kelly He lifts the mould and deckle to drain water from the paper pulp.nocred Making paper for the Declaration’s anniversary Learn the five steps to making paper as it was done in the Revolutionary era, part of a Common Press semiquincentennial project, alongside a class from the Weitzman School of Design. 5 min. read
Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration Researchers at Penn Medicine have discovered short RNA chaperones that bind to the primary target of ALS, restore its function, and protect motor neurons in a preclinical model, pointing toward a new RNA-based therapeutic strategy. 2 min. read
How quickly can a bubble pop? How quickly can a bubble pop? Assistant professor of physics and astronomy Saurabh Nath designed an “air-loving” membrane that can pop underwater bubbles in milliseconds, while discovering a fundamental law that governs these ephemeral spheres.
Emmy Keogh is buttering up her post-graduation plans Emmy Keogh is a Class of 2026 communications major and founder of bespoke butter company Debonair Butter Company.(Image: Courtesy of Annenberg School for Communication) Emmy Keogh is buttering up her post-graduation plans The graduating fourth-year communications major has used many of Penn’s resources for entrepreneurs to get her bespoke butter company churning. 2 min. read
Sixth cohort of Projects for Progress announced nocred Sixth cohort of Projects for Progress announced The 2026 P4P teams will receive up to $100,000 apiece to support access to community service, reproductive health, and clean water in Philadelphia. 2 min. read
Rafaella Lambrinos: Sacrifice versus suffering: Examining unheard stories of the past Rafaella Lambrinos, a fourth-year history major, documented British food rationing during World War II and the ensuing Bengal famine of 1943 for her honors thesis.(Image: Eric Sucar) Rafaella Lambrinos: Sacrifice versus suffering: Examining unheard stories of the past Fourth-year Rafaella Lambrinos traveled to London to study archival records about the Bengal famine of 1943 and British food rationing, gaining greater insight into the study of the past. 3 min. read time
ChiaKo Hung: Equipping students and nonprofits for impact ChiaKo Hung is an assistant professor at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.(Image: Carson Easterly) ChiaKo Hung: Equipping students and nonprofits for impact SP2’s ChiaKo Hung researches nonprofit financial management and philanthropy, and equips his students with the practical skills necessary to apply to the social sector. 2 min. read
Reimagining a shelter as a supportive space for childhood The HAVEN team with Liz Donaghue, assistant shelter director, in Jane Addams’ Bright Spaces room.nocred Reimagining a shelter as a supportive space for childhood HAVEN, a winning project of the 2026 President’s Engagement Prize developed by three fourth-year undergraduates, will launch an after-school program for K-5 children at Jane Addams Place, a homeless shelter in North Philadelphia. 3 min. read
The fight to save a feisty little lamb Maeve the lamb at New Bolton Center.nocred The fight to save a feisty little lamb A dedicated care team at Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine, including experts in dermatology, anesthesia, and radiation oncology, never gave up on a determined baby lamb. 2 min. read
Montgomery named Co-Player of the Year as softball lands five All-Ivy selections Montgomery named Co-Player of the Year as softball lands five All-Ivy selections In Penn women’s softball, Jade Montgomery earned Co-Ivy League Player of the Year, as well as First Team All-Ivy status alongside Gigi Ganje. Delaney Smith earned Second Team All-Ivy, and Kelly Zybura and Alexis Youngren were recognized with All-Ivy Honorable Mentions.