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SPOILER: 6 across in today's NYT Mini might be a little easier for our audience.
A incomplete crossword puzzle with a 4x4 grid. Clue "6" is highlighted in yellow, with a blue horizontal line extending across several boxes. Below the puzzle, the clue reads "Philly Ivy. A crossword puzzle grid is depicted. The horizontal 6-letter word "UPENN" is highlighted and filled. Clue for the word is "Philly Ivy."
October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Two second-years in Penn Engineering spent the summer conducting research through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring (PURM) program, using AI to modernize and refine the code powering a widely used receiver camera on the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia.

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September 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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A leadership gift from the Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation will advance legal education and scholarship at the intersection of law and technology at Penn Carey Law.

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September 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Nursing professor Jie Deng has built a reputation for challenging, supporting, and inspiring her students. On Sept. 29, she will deliver the 2026 Evan C. Thompson Chair Lecture on Excellence in Teaching, an honor recognizing her thoughtful approach to teaching and mentorship. https://bit.ly/4xDHgcl
September 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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The night before the first midterm comes the Econ Scream 📣

Every year, students gather to let out one big collective scream heard across campus.

Credit: @kareem.gpt (On Instagram)
September 25, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Erika James has been reappointed as dean of the Wharton School through June 2032. In making the announcement, President J. Larry Jameson and Provost John L. Jackson, Jr. highlighted her first-term success in strengthening Wharton’s academic, financial, and global standing. https://bit.ly/4xGJoA3
September 25, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the need for new and better treatments for childhood cancers.

One surprising source helping researchers move that work forward? Dogs.
September 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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The inaugural investments from the University’s newly launched $10 million StartUP Fund will support three separate Penn faculty-founded companies spanning the fields of maternal health, advanced radio-frequency filtering technology, and AI-powered drug discovery.

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September 24, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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A landmark $22.5M gift from alumnus Gabriel Gilinski and Stephanie Gilinski will establish an endowed scholarship and professorships supporting history, political science, and economics in the School of Arts & Sciences.

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September 23, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Perimenopause and menopause are having a moment in public discourse, but not everything circulating on social media is accurate or useful.

In recognition of Perimenopause Awareness Month, Penn Medicine researchers and clinicians share information. https://bit.ly/4rrEZzx
What the research says about perimenopause | Penn Today
Penn Medicine researchers and clinicians share information about common symptoms, hormone treatments, and misconceptions.
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September 22, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!

Today on Locust Walk, volunteers from Penn Leads the Vote and Penn’s Office of Government and Community Affairs encouraged students and passersby to register to vote ahead of Pennsylvania’s October 19 deadline.
Three people smiling and holding a colorful frame with "I Registered to Vote" written on it. They are surrounded by trees and a few others in the park. A person wearing a "Penn Leads the Vote" T-shirt is standing near a table with informational materials. Another person is writing on a clipboard. Trees and a shaded outdoor setting are visible in the background. A group of people stand outdoors holding "Penn Leads the Vote" shirts. They are posing with the Penn mascot. Trees and a pathway can be seen in the background. President J Larry Jameson is smiling and talking with a group of individuals wearing "Penn Leads the Vote" T-shirts.
September 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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From blasting through the sky to experiencing zero gravity, space has attracted attention for decades, including on the silver screen. “But one thing that doesn’t often get covered in sci-fi films is how little sleep astronauts are actually getting,” says Mathias Basner. https://bit.ly/4xrdnw0
Astronauts are floating in the interior of the International Space Station, surrounded by various equipment and instruments. One individual appears to be working on a device while the others observe or interact in the confined space. A group of people bundled in heavy winter gear stand on snowy ground in front of two large, cylindrical buildings under a starry sky. Astronaut sleeping in a green sleeping bag mounted on a wall. A group of people are sitting around a wooden table in a cozy room with wood-paneled walls, eating together.
September 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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New research co-authored by contract law scholar David Hoffman finds that large language models outperform humans at filling in contract gaps, suggesting that courts should encourage parties to see how AI might help in contract interpretation. https://bit.ly/4xodVmc
Filling in the gap: Testing the ability of humans and AI models to determine missing information in contracts | Penn Today
Contact law scholar David Hoffman discusses how well AI predicts redacted information, making an argument for the adoption of ‘choice of model’ clauses in contracts.
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September 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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A new partnership between Penn and Community College of Philadelphia is expanding economic opportunity for West Philadelphia entrepreneurs. https://bit.ly/4xrLVhB
Community College of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania launch Penn-CCP Entrepreneurship Academy | Penn Today
The Penn-CCP Entrepreneurship Academy is a no-cost, 10-session learning experience for West Philly business owners.
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September 14, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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A transformational gift from Stanley C. Middleman will establish the Middleman Center at 3600 Civic Center Boulevard in Philadelphia and create the Middleman Fund at Penn Medicine, a new source of funding to advance the institution’s most promising scientific discoveries. https://bit.ly/4AcQ8sb
September 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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This morning, the Penn community gathered on College Green for a flag raising and moment of silence to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
September 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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25 years ago, following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the campus came together to share space and connect. Penn Today looks back at campus photos showing how people found strength, connection, and healing in the days following the attacks. https://bit.ly/4A9gBXu
September 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Health outcomes in Philadelphia differ drastically by neighborhood. Penn Today spoke with urban health scholars Eugenia C. South and Nicole Thomas about how neighborhood investments, community partnerships, and urban greening can improve people’s health, safety, and well-being.https://bit.ly/4h3gtjC
September 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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As we lock into this school year, remember you don’t have to be the smartest person in the room to keep moving forward.

Penn professor Angela Duckworth studies how grit, self-control, and behavior change can help people reach their potential.
September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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You may start noticing a new look in your feed. We’re putting a new spotlight on the research, discoveries and ideas coming from Penn that can make a difference far beyond our campus. We’re calling on you to help them go further. See something worth knowing? Read and share it to help it go further.
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September 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Penn’s School of Dental Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, and the Perelman School of Medicine marked the start of the 2026-27 academic year with family and friends to hear remarks from faculty before being presented with their white coats.

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A person in a red dress is receiving a white coat from another individual during a ceremony. Stethoscopes with blue tubing and metal chest pieces, each adorned with red and blue ribbons. A sign attached reads: "This stethoscope has been generously donated by members of the Perelman School of Medicine community. We are grateful for their loyal support. Welcome to the PSOM family!
September 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Penn Medicine researchers have found that the risk of hair loss accompanies taking GLP-1s, but that risk is muted. https://bit.ly/3V9MbUO
Diabetic GLP-1 use linked to increased hair loss risk | Penn Today
Penn Medicine researchers have found that the risk of hair loss accompanies taking GLP-1s, but that risk is muted.
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September 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Focus Modes On 🔛
A library scene shows people studying at tables with laptops and books. A digital overlay displays focus mode options: "Do Not Disturb," "Work," "Sleep," and highlights "Fisher Fine Arts" as active. The background includes large windows and bookshelves. A bustling outdoor walkway under lush green trees, filled with people walking in various directions. A digital overlay displays focus mode options: "Do Not Disturb," "Work," "Sleep," and highlights "Locust Walk" as active. A person with a backpack walks towards a building at Penn Commons. A digital overlay displays focus mode options: "Do Not Disturb," "Work," "Sleep," and highlights "Penn Commons" as active. A library setting with people seated at a long table, reading and working on laptops. A digital overlay displays focus mode options: "Do Not Disturb," "Work," "Sleep," and highlights "Van Pelt" as active. The background features a textured wall.
September 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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There is something about finding your people.

You spend enough time with the same group and a shift happens. Practice becomes a shared routine. Teammates become friends. The connections you make start becoming part of what makes Penn feel like home. 🔴🔵

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September 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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A new book, “Penn’s Sylvania: The Campus as Landscape,” blends history, design, and environmental insight, inviting readers to see Penn’s campus—and campuses everywhere—in a new light.

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August 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM