Class of 2019 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced at Penn Class of 2019 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced at Penn The President’s Engagement Prize and President’s Innovation Prize empower Penn students to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world.
Quakers dominate Big 5 awards Quakers dominate Big 5 awards The women’s basketball team picked up Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, and three All-Big 5 honors.
Penn junior Christina Steele named Beinecke Scholar Christina Steele, a junior psychology major in the College of Arts and Sciences, is a 2019 Beinecke Scholar, a program which provides substantial scholarships for graduate education. (Photo: Aaron Olson) Penn junior Christina Steele named Beinecke Scholar Penn junior Christina Steele has been awarded a Beinecke Scholarship to pursue her graduate education. She is the 12th Beinecke Scholar from Penn since the award was first given in 1975.
Hernandez chosen as Ivy Rookie of the Week Hernandez chosen as Ivy Rookie of the Week The freshman and designated hitter was 10-18 with five runs and seven RBIs over four games.
13th-ranked Quakers quell No. 2-ranked Yale 13th-ranked Quakers quell No. 2-ranked Yale The men’s lacrosse team downed the Bulldogs 13-12 in triple overtime on Saturday at Franklin Field.
Sedky earns rare fourth First-Team All-American selection Sedky earns rare fourth First-Team All-American selection The senior has been honored by the College Squash Association for her fantastic final season as a Quaker.
Malinowski bats .550, earns Ivy League Player of the Week Malinowski bats .550, earns Ivy League Player of the Week The sophomore infielder batted 11-20 and scored 10 runs in wins over Lafayette and Fairleigh Dickinson.
On the bars with Jordyn Mannino On the bars with Jordyn Mannino The sophomore from Manhasset, New York, discusses performing on the uneven bars and floor for the gymnastics team.
Fostering a ‘culture of innovation’ Fostering a ‘culture of innovation’ Penn President Amy Gutmann opened McKinsey’s first-ever “Innovation Night,” held at the Penn Museum on Thursday, March 14. It’s a testament to the University’s critical, visionary role in Philadelphia.
Going plastic neutral The twin aims of reBalance are to reduce plastic waste and create safer and more secure work conditions for waste workers. (Image courtesy: rePurpose) Going plastic neutral The winners of a 2018 Penn President’s Engagement Prize are launching a new venture to address the global problem of plastic waste.