University of Pennsylvania.
private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Ted Schlein founded the Schlein Center at the University of Pennsylvania, with support from various individuals.Some support1 report
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J. Larry Jameson served as the interim president of the University of Pennsylvania.Well supported6 reports
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Kandee Myers is running for a state senate seat in Utah and holds a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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Climate experts like Michael Mann and Genevieve Guenther spoke on climate politics at UPenn, while Donald Trump's policies oppose the scientific consensus.Some support1 report
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Penn Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania are helping companies launch and develop products through clinical trials.Some support1 report
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NIH provided federal grant funding to UF for research.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration is reportedly targeting universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, regarding their ideologies.Some support5 reports3 developments inside
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Josh Gottheimer discussed AI policy at the University of Pennsylvania on October 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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University of Pennsylvania trains students in climate resilience solutions and the Social Security Administration announces changes to local office operations.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The University of Pennsylvania is undergoing leadership changes, with Larry Jameson confirmed as the current president.Some support5 reports
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Scott Shleifer donated $20 million to the University of Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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Joint efforts are underway between Penn Medicine and the University of Miami, alongside a PA Dept of Agriculture sponsorship for Penn Vet.Some support1 report
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NBC News and the University of Pennsylvania analyzed early voting data across four states.Some support1 report
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Hospitals in Colorado, Michigan, and Pennsylvania are utilizing OrganOx technology for transplant operations.Some support1 report
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University of Pennsylvania and Montgomery County Community College support local community development initiatives in Norristown.Some support1 report
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Carnegie Corporation of New York provided a grant for a conference involving the University of Pennsylvania.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A US court of appeals threw out an initial ruling in a legal battle involving the University of Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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University of Pennsylvania provided economic analysis on September 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Philadelphia is a major US city as the US invests in fundamental science research focused on KRAS, leveraging institutions like the University of Pennsylvania.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A classmate returned from Peace Corps service and solicited funds claiming hardship for relatives.Some support1 report
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Multiple appointments and funding announcements occurred across Columbia, Yale, Rice, and UPenn on September 23, 2026.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Scholars are discussing urban greening initiatives aimed at improving public health, coinciding with Newsweek reporting on the Senate's first hearing.Some support1 report
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University of Pennsylvania supports a fellowship aimed at strengthening U.S.-China relations.Some support1 report
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UPenn conferred the Carnot Prize on John Kerry, while Mathias Basner was identified as a sleep expert at the university.Some support2 reports
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Regional support sustains an event tradition, with research ties anchored in Scranton.Some support1 report
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Amy Wax is facing lawsuits concerning academic freedom issues at the University of Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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Benjamin Franklin's life history, detailing his birth in Boston, move to Philadelphia for printing, and role in founding the University of Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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Curriculum regarding the 9/11 attacks was developed at the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently investigated by NAVI.Some support1 report
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Peter Sterling was an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania in 1971.Some support1 report
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A partnership between the University of Pennsylvania and the UPenn Carey Law School has been formed with Greystar regarding graduate student housing redevelopment near the law school.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The University of Pennsylvania gained full ownership of The Axis, which was previously a joint venture, as part of the redevelopment of Sansom Place West.Some support1 report
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Meta is pending court approval for a settlement with the University of Pennsylvania.Some support2 reports
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Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania are responding to the demands of elite professional fields.Some support2 reports
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HSI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and two universities are engaged in a joint investigation into international antiquities smuggling.Some support2 reports
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Piacenti pursued a career path that included studies at both the University of Pennsylvania and Fordham University School of Law before moving into a corporate role at Bank of America.Well supported3 reports
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Multiple universities, including Georgetown, Notre Dame, Cornell, and UPenn, are defendants in an antitrust lawsuit.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Allegations of a price-fixing scheme in the financial aid market have surfaced involving several major universities.Some support1 report
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Drug data was presented at a cardiology congress held in Munich.Some support1 report
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Researchers from Boston College and the University of Pennsylvania are involved in a study utilizing data collected in Chicago.Some support1 report
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An author studied at the University of Pennsylvania while located in India.Some support1 report
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A professor at the University of Pennsylvania is adapting the ancient tale of Odysseus, involving Emily Wilson.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Philadelphia Foundation provided fellowship funding to Lucas Restrepo's research, enabling Brittany Allyn to continue her work at the University of Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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University of Pennsylvania hosted research on urban heat modeling on August 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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Military programs financed a research project at the University of Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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Jonathan Zimmerman, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, discussed US free speech history using Vietnam as a case study.Some support1 report
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Jonathan Goldstein, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, advises the National Rifle Association on various matters.Some support1 report
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Ken Ragan was a post-doctoral scientist at the University of Pennsylvania as of August 18, 2017.Some support1 report
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Pennsylvania supports the university research ecosystem, involving institutions like UPenn, CMU, and Pitt, and state lawmaker Joe D'Orsie.Some support1 report
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The Annenberg Public Policy Center has established an affiliation with the University of Pennsylvania.Well supported5 reports
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The Department of Health & Human Services oversees NIH operations, with the University of Pennsylvania mentioned regarding the institution's location.Some support2 reports
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A researcher from the University of Pennsylvania led studies on bioengineered gum as a potential cancer therapy, publishing the findings in Scientific Reports.Some support1 report
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UPenn chapter of AAUP is involved in a legal matter, with a professor commenting on the resolution.Some support1 report
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Professors from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University studied the fragility of private credit funds.Some support1 report
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Seattle City Council is reviewing surveillance network expansion, redirecting CCTV funds, and evaluating civil rights policies.Some support1 report
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Dennis P. Culhane conducts research at the University of Pennsylvania on senior homelessness and social safety net failures.Some support1 report
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University of Pennsylvania trustees weighed in on the company Intuitive Machines.Some support1 report
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UPenn leadership informs the National Academy of Medicine policy, and the National League for Nursing recognizes UPenn's leadership in nursing.Some support1 report
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AI technology impacts creative output and diversity, involving the University of Pennsylvania and Google.Some support2 reports
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Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania are facing intense political pressure, funding threats, and leadership scrutiny regarding tuition benefits.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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Carmen Guerra is affiliated with the institution where she practices, which is based in the country where her research takes place.Some support2 reports
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Around University of Pennsylvania this week
News at the entities that move University of Pennsylvania most-
Ezekiel Emanuel StructuralEzekiel Emanuel published an essay in JAMA lobbying for AI use despite Anthropic's safety concerns.Moves University of Pennsylvania
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Donald Trump OperationalA consultative meeting on Sudan was held in Geneva, supported by Trump's adviser and the African Union.Moves University of Pennsylvania
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Benjamin Franklin StructuralBenjamin Franklin served as America's first ambassador to France, resolving debts and defining borders in a 2009 treaty.Moves University of Pennsylvania
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agency StructuralAn unnamed agency is operating within the state of Hawaii.Moves University of Pennsylvania
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National Institutes of Health StructuralThe National Institutes of Health awarded funding for research and health programs to the University of Nebraska Medical Center.Moves University of Pennsylvania
Connections
The 40 strongest of 4,292, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
J. Larry Jameson Structural
J. Larry Jameson holds the formal leadership position of President at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Larry Jameson Structural
Larry Jameson serves as the president of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Michael Mann Structural
Michael Mann is employed as a professor and climate scientist at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Ezekiel Emanuel Structural
Ezekiel Emanuel holds multiple academic and administrative roles at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Itay Goldstein Structural
Itay Goldstein holds a professorship at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Jonathan Goldstein Structural
Jonathan Goldstein is a law professor affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania.
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David Hoffman Structural
David Hoffman holds a law professorship at the University of Pennsylvania.
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John Kerry Transactional
The UPenn center conferred the prestigious Carnot Prize upon John Kerry.
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Carmen Guerra Structural
A is professionally affiliated with the institution where she practices.
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Ted Schlein Structural
Ted Schlein serves as a trustee and founded the Schlein Center, funded by him, at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Jonathan Zimmerman Structural
Jonathan Zimmerman is formally employed as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
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John Quigley Structural
John Quigley holds the formal role of senior fellow at the Kleinman Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump's administration actively targets and pressures the University of Pennsylvania, while its personnel criticize his policies.
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Binghamton University Operational
The two universities are engaged in joint research concerning asthma and tissue remodeling.
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Eric Bressman Structural
Eric Bressman maintains an affiliated expert role at the University of Pennsylvania, contributing academic commentary on technology and AI.
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Emily Wilson Structural
Emily Wilson holds a current professorial position affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania.
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Carnegie Corporation of New York Transactional
Carnegie Corporation of New York provided a grant to the University of Pennsylvania for a conference involving both entities.
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American Association of University Professors Operational
The two entities are jointly opposing a subpoena issued by the EEOC concerning employee data and employment practices.
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Annenberg Public Policy Center Structural
The Annenberg Public Policy Center is formally affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania.
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Benjamin Franklin Structural
Benjamin Franklin was instrumental in the founding and establishment of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Erika H. James Structural
Erika H. James holds the formal position of dean at the Wharton School, part of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Eric Eaton Structural
Eric Eaton is employed as a research associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Scott Shleifer Transactional
Scott Shleifer made a $20 million donation to the University of Pennsylvania.
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Katalin Karikó Structural
Katalin Karikó was employed as a junior scientist at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Mathias Basner Structural
Mathias Basner is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania as a sleep expert.
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agency Structural
Agency canceled grant funding provided to the University of Pennsylvania for research purposes.
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National Institutes of Health Structural
NIH provides federal grant funding to the University of Pennsylvania to support research activities.
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Harvard Operational
The two institutions compete in the executive education market by offering specialized AI-focused courses.
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Elise Stefanik Structural
A is involved in leadership discussions regarding campus antisemitism issues at B.
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Eric Bressman Structural
Eric Bressman is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, providing expert commentary and functional input to the institution.
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Ken Ragan Structural
The evidence indicates that B held a post-doctoral scientist position at A in 2017.
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Duncan Watts Structural
Duncan Watts holds a formal appointed position on a search committee at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Harvard University Operational
The two institutions actively compete in the market by meeting the demands of elite professionals.
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Claude Code Structural
The relationship is founded on an ongoing research collaboration utilizing an advanced AI platform.
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Brown University Operational
The relationship is alleged to involve a coordinated price-fixing scheme within the financial aid market.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Operational
The two entities are collaborating on research concerning energy and climate issues in India.
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Pennsylvania Shared context
Pennsylvania provides the geographical and operational context for the University of Pennsylvania's activities and research.
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Intuitive Machines Mentioned together
The University of Pennsylvania provides expert commentary on Intuitive Machines' operations and has acquired a financial stake in the company.
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Utah Transactional
The relationship is defined by UPenn experts providing input on a specific AI pilot program located in Utah.
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Drexel University Operational
The two institutions collaborated on a joint research study concerning the fragility of private credit funds.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
14 events- Ted Schlein founded the Schlein Center at the University of Pennsylvania, with support from various individuals.
- Kandee Myers is running for a state senate seat in Utah and holds a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
- Climate experts like Michael Mann and Genevieve Guenther spoke on climate politics at UPenn, while Donald Trump's policies oppose the scientific consensus.
- Penn Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania are helping companies launch and develop products through clinical trials.
- NIH provided federal grant funding to UF for research.
- Josh Gottheimer discussed AI policy at the University of Pennsylvania on October 15, 2026.
- University of Pennsylvania trains students in climate resilience solutions and the Social Security Administration announces changes to local office operations.
- The University of Pennsylvania is undergoing leadership changes, with Larry Jameson confirmed as the current president.
- Scott Shleifer donated $20 million to the University of Pennsylvania.
- Joint efforts are underway between Penn Medicine and the University of Miami, alongside a PA Dept of Agriculture sponsorship for Penn Vet.
- NBC News and the University of Pennsylvania analyzed early voting data across four states.
- Hospitals in Colorado, Michigan, and Pennsylvania are utilizing OrganOx technology for transplant operations.
- University of Pennsylvania and Montgomery County Community College support local community development initiatives in Norristown.
- A US court of appeals threw out an initial ruling in a legal battle involving the University of Pennsylvania.
September 2026
18 events- University of Pennsylvania provided economic analysis on September 28, 2026.
- A classmate returned from Peace Corps service and solicited funds claiming hardship for relatives.
- Multiple appointments and funding announcements occurred across Columbia, Yale, Rice, and UPenn on September 23, 2026.
- Scholars are discussing urban greening initiatives aimed at improving public health, coinciding with Newsweek reporting on the Senate's first hearing.
- University of Pennsylvania supports a fellowship aimed at strengthening U.S.-China relations.
- UPenn conferred the Carnot Prize on John Kerry, while Mathias Basner was identified as a sleep expert at the university.
- Regional support sustains an event tradition, with research ties anchored in Scranton.
- Amy Wax is facing lawsuits concerning academic freedom issues at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Benjamin Franklin's life history, detailing his birth in Boston, move to Philadelphia for printing, and role in founding the University of Pennsylvania.
- Curriculum regarding the 9/11 attacks was developed at the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently investigated by NAVI.
- Peter Sterling was an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania in 1971.
- The University of Pennsylvania gained full ownership of The Axis, which was previously a joint venture, as part of the redevelopment of Sansom Place West.
- Meta is pending court approval for a settlement with the University of Pennsylvania.
- Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania are responding to the demands of elite professional fields.
- HSI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and two universities are engaged in a joint investigation into international antiquities smuggling.
- Piacenti pursued a career path that included studies at both the University of Pennsylvania and Fordham University School of Law before moving into a corporate role at Bank of America.
- Allegations of a price-fixing scheme in the financial aid market have surfaced involving several major universities.
- Drug data was presented at a cardiology congress held in Munich.
August 2026
16 events- Researchers from Boston College and the University of Pennsylvania are involved in a study utilizing data collected in Chicago.
- An author studied at the University of Pennsylvania while located in India.
- The Philadelphia Foundation provided fellowship funding to Lucas Restrepo's research, enabling Brittany Allyn to continue her work at the University of Pennsylvania.
- University of Pennsylvania hosted research on urban heat modeling on August 18, 2026.
- Military programs financed a research project at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Jonathan Zimmerman, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, discussed US free speech history using Vietnam as a case study.
- Jonathan Goldstein, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, advises the National Rifle Association on various matters.
- Ken Ragan was a post-doctoral scientist at the University of Pennsylvania as of August 18, 2017.
- Pennsylvania supports the university research ecosystem, involving institutions like UPenn, CMU, and Pitt, and state lawmaker Joe D'Orsie.
- The Annenberg Public Policy Center has established an affiliation with the University of Pennsylvania.
- The Department of Health & Human Services oversees NIH operations, with the University of Pennsylvania mentioned regarding the institution's location.
- A researcher from the University of Pennsylvania led studies on bioengineered gum as a potential cancer therapy, publishing the findings in Scientific Reports.
- UPenn chapter of AAUP is involved in a legal matter, with a professor commenting on the resolution.
- Professors from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University studied the fragility of private credit funds.
- Seattle City Council is reviewing surveillance network expansion, redirecting CCTV funds, and evaluating civil rights policies.
- Dennis P. Culhane conducts research at the University of Pennsylvania on senior homelessness and social safety net failures.
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July 2026
7 events- The Trump administration is reportedly targeting universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, regarding their ideologies.
- Philadelphia is a major US city as the US invests in fundamental science research focused on KRAS, leveraging institutions like the University of Pennsylvania.
- A professor at the University of Pennsylvania is adapting the ancient tale of Odysseus, involving Emily Wilson.
- University of Pennsylvania trustees weighed in on the company Intuitive Machines.
- UPenn leadership informs the National Academy of Medicine policy, and the National League for Nursing recognizes UPenn's leadership in nursing.
- AI technology impacts creative output and diversity, involving the University of Pennsylvania and Google.
- Carmen Guerra is affiliated with the institution where she practices, which is based in the country where her research takes place.
June 2026
5 events- J. Larry Jameson served as the interim president of the University of Pennsylvania.
- Carnegie Corporation of New York provided a grant for a conference involving the University of Pennsylvania.
- A partnership between the University of Pennsylvania and the UPenn Carey Law School has been formed with Greystar regarding graduate student housing redevelopment near the law school.
- Multiple universities, including Georgetown, Notre Dame, Cornell, and UPenn, are defendants in an antitrust lawsuit.
- Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania are facing intense political pressure, funding threats, and leadership scrutiny regarding tuition benefits.