City of Philadelphia

Philly schools could be on the forefront of using AI. Here’s what that means

Penn has partnered with the Philadelphia School District to launch a pilot program to train teachers and administrators on how best to integrate artificial intelligence in city schools, featuring remarks from L. Michael Golden of the Graduate School of Education.

How wrestling at Penn set Josh Harris on his path to team ownership and the NFC championship game

Alumnus Josh Harris is profiled for his work as managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils and his involvement with the wrestling program at Penn.

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Penn’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Penn’s 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Symposium on Social Change will be held Jan. 20.

Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at a podium in 1967.

Penn marks 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Symposium

The Day of Service on Jan. 19 includes multiple volunteer and educational opportunities honoring Martin Luther King Jr., with more than 30 activities and celebrations continuing through Feb. 6.

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Mary Kinney dropping off knitwear for donation.

Penn staff make the Philadelphia area a better place through side gigs

The 12th piece in Penn Today’s Side Gigs for Good series highlights staff who mentor and empower Latino professionals, lead Girl Scout troops, donate hand-knitted items to people in need, and connect Philadelphia children with music opportunities.

The Philly Eagles mascot pushing the Penn Quaker mascot in a Move-In cart on Penn’s campus.

A look back at 2024 through Penn Today stories

Revisit some of the stories that highlighted the events, breakthroughs, people, and research across the University this year.

Philadelphia schools to embrace AI in 2025

The Graduate School of Education has partnered with the Philadelphia School District to launch the Pioneering AI in School Systems program, representing a structured and forward-looking approach to AI implementation.

Roxana Chicas speaking at a Penn Nursing lecture.

Climate crisis meets nursing know-how

How nurses at Penn are innovating public health care for a changing world.

Penn Med student gets invaluable experience with Eagles thanks to an NFL physicians program

Bryson Houston, a student at the Perelman School of Medicine, worked with the Philadelphia Eagles through a partnership with an NFL physicians program.

The oldest newlyweds in the world live in Philly

Penn alumni Bernie Littman and Marjorie Fiterman recently married in Philadelphia, making them the oldest newlyweds in the world.

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