Quakers place first in six events at Wesley A. Brown Invitational Quakers place first in six events at Wesley A. Brown Invitational Penn took the top spot in the 60m hurdles (men’s and women’s), 500m, 4x400 relay, high jump, and pole vault.
New podcast series features captivating conversations with Penn alumnae . New podcast series features captivating conversations with Penn alumnae Alanna Shanahan, director of Penn Athletics, is hosting a series of interviews with alumnae in support of “Power the Next 100,” a new fundraising initiative focused on women’s varsity athletics.
Giving initiative powers next generation of women athletes at Penn Giving initiative powers next generation of women athletes at Penn “Power the Next 100” will serve as the catalyst to help Penn Athletics fulfill its commitment to holistically developing its women student-athletes over the next 100 years.
Erz promoted to head athletic trainer Erz promoted to head athletic trainer Anthony Erz began his career at Penn in 2015 as an assistant athletic trainer and previously worked as head athletic trainer for the football and men’s lacrosse teams.
Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup Out of more than 350 Division I institutions, Penn finished 60th, which ties the University’s best ranking in the history of the Directors’ Cup.
Flying high with Skyla Wilson Flying high with Skyla Wilson The May graduate discusses her track career, what she enjoys about racing, her favorite event, the rhythm involved in hurdling, her advice for underclassmen, and her plans for the future.
Minichello named Mid-Atlantic Men’s Field Athlete of the Year Minichello named Mid-Atlantic Men’s Field Athlete of the Year The 2022 graduate, who recently won the NCAA national championship in the javelin throw, has been honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Minichello wins national championship in javelin throw Minichello wins national championship in javelin throw The 2022 graduate became the ninth individual national champion in program history on Wednesday at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
Penn Athletics hires Liz Nobis as first-ever mental health professional Penn Athletics hires Liz Nobis as first-ever mental health professional Nobis earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology in 2021 and has been serving as a postdoctoral fellow at Penn’s Counseling Services for the past year.
Double champs Double champs On Sunday, the men’s lacrosse team won its second consecutive Ivy League Tournament title and the women’s track & field team earned its third straight Outdoor Ivy Heps Championship.