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Convocation 2021

“At Penn, thinking creatively and being curious about others, that’s what leads to breakthroughs.”
Penn President Amy Gutmann

Gutmann, Laurore, and Lowery-Williams smile at podium

Simone Leigh’s Brick House officially dedicated on campus

During Homecoming Weekend, President Amy Gutmann celebrated with the Penn community the ‘dazzling,’ ‘daring,’ and ‘dramatic’ sculpture—one that is transformational for the University.

collaborative group working at pennovation center

Celebrating five years of innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity

Penn Today marks the anniversary of Pennovation Works, the University’s business incubator and laboratory space, with a look at the evolution of the site, its research and commercialization achievements, and a glimpse into the future.

Historic move ushers in new era of care at Penn

Over eight hours, 310 patients moved to the Pavilion, a 17-story, 1.5-million-square-foot addition to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania campus.

Meshing academics and fun for a summer program like no other

An inaugural Projects for Progress award helped bring to light a Penn Graduate School of Education and Netter Center for Community Partnerships initiative that readied young learners returning to in-person school this fall, and boosted teachers’ confidence.

A sea of Penn graduates toss their mortar boards into the air at end of the 2019 commencement ceremony.

Strategic Vision

Penn Compact 2022

As engines of knowledge and new ideas, universities have the unique potential to define the future rather than be defined by it; to pioneer change rather than merely manage it. The Penn Compact 2022 motivates community members to innovate, be radically inclusive, and positively impact their local, national, and global communities.