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Evelyn Thomson: Redefining Women in Physics
Meet the recently named American Physical Society Fellow with passions beyond the particles that make up our world.
Ego of the Week: Tommy Christaldi
Between community engagement and performing arts leadership, Tommy finds time to talk up a storm.
Chinatown Activism: Then and Now
This Philly native discusses her work inheriting the mantle of the decades–long struggle to save Chinatown.
Ego of the Week: Ashwarya Devason
Between hours spent in the research lab, this senior is makes sure to further her passions for empowering first–generation, low–income students and studying feminist theory.
Penn's Daniel Gillion on Research as a Tool for Storytelling
Meet Dr. Gillion, a Poli Sci professor utilizing interdisciplinary methods to shift racial and ethnic paradigms from within the classroom.
Ego of the Week: Jack Franklin
Between music, marketing, and making Wharton feel like home, this senior certainly has his plate full.
Meet Maeve Stiles, the Star Athlete Embracing the Unexpected
The president of the Women’s Athletic Association wants you to put yourself first and not take life too seriously.
Jawa Like Wawa
The newly elected Class of 2026 president shares her hopes of fostering a sense of home at Penn.
Ego of the Week: Bella Mirro
Meet the senior running a restorative organization, juggling female–led research, and truly taking in all that Philly has to offer.
Meet Professor John Lapinski, the Man Behind the Decision Desk
Professor Lapinski heads the decision desk at NBC news, and Penn students and faculty make up a pivotal part of his team.
Getting Personal with Fossil Free Penn
Gigi Varlotta is an advocate for change and community in Philly, beginning with their role in Penn’s homecoming game disruption.
Ego of the Week: Andrés Gonzalez–Bonillas
Meet the student–activist who loves writing and hates Penn.
A 'Nation's Revolution' Comes to Philadelphia
The Iranian women’s justice movement is shifting the worldwide social landscape, and we're seeing it right here in our city.
Ego of the Week: María José (Majo) Rodríguez Velázquez
Meet the senior who utilizes her trilingual talents to form meaningful friendships across all ends of campus.
Dance For A Cure
Meet the students relaunching the revolution towards battling pediatric cancer
Competitive Dance Shaped Her Future
Meet Rebecca Nadler, a dance star in her old life and an advocate in her new one.
A Window to Another World
Exploring culture and cinema with Professor Mahyar Entezari at the Penn Middle East Film Festival.
Ego of the Week: Luis Leme
Whether he’s in the recording room or his research lab, this senior finds the time to balance his passions for music and medicine.
‘The Future of Presidential Elections Is on the Line Right Now in Pennsylvania’
Inside the Student Push for Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Shapiro



















