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An investment in energy and sustainability ‘for the survival of humanity’
Illustration of scientists building a glowing structure collaboratively.

The Energy and Sustainability Initiative will support collaborative, cross-disciplinary work on one of the most urgent issues facing society today: breaking our dependence on non-renewable energy sources and promoting a cleaner environment. (Image: Sam Falconer)

Sam Falconer

An investment in energy and sustainability ‘for the survival of humanity’

Significant new support for research and hires will bolster Penn’s existing strengths in developing the energy and sustainability solutions of the future.

Katherine Unger Baillie

Sunny days and cool nights bring color to campus
window detail of fisher fine arts library with autumn leaves

Sunny days and cool nights bring color to campus

Fall on Penn’s campus, as ever, is awash in a majestic spread of gold, red, and orange. The beauty highlights the necessity of mitigating climate change, which could lead to less stunning foliar color.
People and Places at Penn: Homecoming
people and places

People and Places at Penn: Homecoming

Six alumni share their favorite campus spots—and how they found a niche at Penn.

Kristina Linnea García

Tackling the topic of decolonization
A mural on a brick wall. On the left-hand side, on a red background, are the word "Decolonize and Chill" in white. Beneath that are the silhouette of two men riding horses. On the right-hand side is a person with a horse, beneath the words "We are still here."

The mural depicted in this photograph is “Decolonize And Chill/We Are Still Here.” It is by artist and community activist Jaque Fragua from the Pueblo of Jemez, one of the federally recognized tribes in New Mexico, as well as Ishi Glinsky and Shepard Fairey. It is art created out of an ongoing decolonizing space and project called Indian Alley, in Los Angeles. (Image: By wiredforlego, licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0)

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    • Tackling the topic of decolonization

    Deborah Thomas, who runs Penn’s Center for Experimental Ethnography, and Christopher Woods, director of the Penn Museum, discuss a conference on decolonization that starts today.
    Hey Day 2021: ‘Senior year is ours to seize’
    college hall steps during hey day

    Homepage image: Penn President Amy Gutmann met students on College Green, officially declaring them seniors.

    Hey Day 2021: ‘Senior year is ours to seize’

    An in-person celebration well worth the wait, students wore their custom red T-shirts and plastic foam skimmer hats while waving their canes, as Penn President Amy Gutmann declared them officially seniors on College Green.

    Lauren Hertzler

    Five things to know about the upcoming flu season
    health care worker injects vaccine into patient's arm

    Flu shots are a simple way to lower the risk of getting hit with the respiratory virus this fall and winter. Students are required to get vaccinated, and faculty, staff, and postdocs are strongly encouraged to do so.

    Five things to know about the upcoming flu season

    Thanks to COVID prevention measures, last year’s flu season was among the mildest in years. Penn experts explain why this year may be different and how to prepare.

    Katherine Unger Baillie

    The Schoenberg Center for Electronic Text and Image celebrates 25 years
    15th century illustration of a person atop a stone tower overseeing a landscape.

    Illustration from “La Voie de Povreté ou de Richesse,” by Jacques Bruyant from the 15th century. (Image: Penn Libraries News)

    The Schoenberg Center for Electronic Text and Image celebrates 25 years

    The Schoenberg Center for Electronic Text and Image has spent the past 25 years digitizing collections from the Penn Libraries, partnering cultural institutions, and private collections.

    From Penn Libraries

    Penn Libraries opens newly renovated Biotech Commons
    Person at a table with an image of a skeleton

    The Penn Libraries has transformed its former Biomedical Library into a renovated and updated space, now named the Biotech Commons. A new feature is an Anatomage Table that will allow the review and virtual dissection of life-size virtual cadavers outside of clinical lab coursework. Libraries visualizationist Lexi Voss conducts a demonstration.

    Penn Libraries opens newly renovated Biotech Commons

    The Penn Libraries has transformed its former Biomedical Library into a newly renovated space with a new name, the Biotech Commons.

    From Penn Libraries

    Perry World House turns 5
    grand opening of perry world house

    Students, faculty, dignitaries, and special guests came out for the grand opening of Perry World House on Sept. 20, 2016.

    Perry World House turns 5

    In a photo essay, Penn Today highlights some of the center’s memorable guests and events from over the half decade.

    Kristen de Groot