Penn fourth-year Yash Rajpal named 2026-27 Luce Scholar nocred Penn fourth-year Yash Rajpal named 2026-27 Luce Scholar Yash Rajpal, a University of Pennsylvania fourth-year student in the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering & Applied Science, is one of 16 recipients selected by the Henry Luce Foundation to be a 2026-27 Luce Scholar. 1 min. read
2025 President’s Sustainability Prize recipient: Nirby nocred 2025 President’s Sustainability Prize recipient: Nirby Launched by 2025 President’s Sustainability Prize recipient Piotr Lazarek, Nirby uses autonomous drones and satellite data to help farmers reduce their fertilizer use—which reduces farms’ carbon footprints and increases profits. 2 min. read
Penn experts propose a tobacco playbook for food policy Image: ruizluquepaz via Getty Images Penn experts propose a tobacco playbook for food policy Drawing on public policies that have been successful with tobacco control, Penn’s Center for Food and Nutrition Policy outlines a stronger framework for regulating ultra-processed foods. 2 min. read
Emily Wilson: Translating the ancient world anew nocred Emily Wilson: Translating the ancient world anew Emily Wilson studies Greek and Roman texts, bringing vibrant new translations of these ancient works to modern audiences.
Gymnastics claims fifth straight GEC regular season title Gymnastics claims fifth straight GEC regular season title For the fifth season in a row, the Penn gymnastics team claimed the regular season title for the Gymnastics East Conference and climbed to No. 38 in the Road to Nationals rankings.
SP2 and CHOP launch National Consortium of Pediatric Health Care Social Work Leadership SP2 and CHOP launch National Consortium of Pediatric Health Care Social Work Leadership The partnership between Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia unites social work leaders in pediatric health care across the country.
Penn Vet faculty awarded state agricultural research grants in multiple areas Penn Vet faculty awarded state agricultural research grants in multiple areas The projects awarded will investigate health issues affecting livestock, wildlife, and human well-being, including two designed to study different aspects of avian influenza.
Men’s basketball crowned Ivy Tournament champions in overtime thriller Men’s basketball crowned Ivy Tournament champions in overtime thriller The University of Pennsylvania men's basketball team claimed the Ivy League Tournament championship on Sunday, defeating top-seeded Yale 88-84 in overtime.
Awards and accolades for six members of Penn faculty nocred Awards and accolades for six members of Penn faculty A roundup of the latest awards for faculty members at the Wharton School, Penn Vet, Annenberg, Arts & Sciences, and Nursing. 2 min. read
Where economic modeling meets real-world legislation Junghoon Lee (left), director of engineering and data at the Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM), and Kent Smetters (right). The PWBM is the only non-governmental group analyzing how public policy simultaneously affects the federal budget, macroeconomic growth, and human welfare.nocred Where economic modeling meets real-world legislation The Penn Wharton Budget Model is the only non-governmental group analyzing how public policy simultaneously affects the federal budget, macroeconomic growth, and human welfare. 3 min. read