Penn Alumni

Ready for an unforgettable summer with fellow Quakers? 😎

Join your local Penn Alumni Regional Club and connect with Quakers in your area! Whether it's social gatherings, insightful talks by Penn faculty, or community service projects, there's something for everyone. Be part of the vibrant Penn network, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories.

Discover how to join 👉 https://bit.ly/2IpVh4S

📷: Penn Club of Japan & Penn’s Japan Student Association

Penn’s Interim President J. Larry Jameson brought the spirit of interdisciplinary collaboration to London, sharing groundbreaking work from Penn Medicine, Penn Engineering, and The Wharton School during a special academic symposium. More than 200 Penn alumni and friends heard from deans and leading faculty about cutting-edge research and advances shaping our future.

Showing Up for Penn in London | Inspiring Impact Stories Sharing the exciting work happening at Penn with alumni, parents, and friends throughout the world is a priority for Interim President J. Larry Jameson.

📸 Feel Good Friday at Penn

Share your favorite Penn memories in the comments below, or tag us in your photos of your Penn love for a share ❤️

🤝 Meet the Penn Alumni Ambassadors!

Every year, thousands of passionate volunteers share their love for Penn with future Quakers. Discover their stories and find out how you can join this amazing community to support your alma mater!

Read their stories and learn more ➡️

Alumni Ambassador Volunteer Spotlight

🏛 Expanding access to voting rights ⚖️

Andrew Bernstein, L’23, is advancing voting rights through the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's Cozen Family Voting Rights Fellowship. Funded by Steve, L’64, and Sandy Cozen, this two-year fellowship empowers graduates to address voter disenfranchisement, barriers to registration, and restrictions on absentee voting.

Placing Public Interest First | Inspiring Impact Stories Andrew Bernstein, L’23, is advancing legal actions and outreach work to improve voter eligibility and access through Penn Carey Law’s Cozen Family Voting Rights Fellowship.

🌿 Social support via virtual reality 🌼

An innovative trial at Penn Nursing will study social virtual reality as a tool for reducing loneliness among dialysis patients. The trial involves patients watching movies together in a shared virtual space, fostering social connections and improving treatment experiences.

Finding Community in Care Centers | Inspiring Impact Stories Penn Nursing's research on social virtual reality seeks to combat loneliness and build meaningful connections among dialysis patients.

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As the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 approaches, Penn Today reached out to experts from and for their insights on the law, its current status, and the future steps needed to combat discrimination in America. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, this landmark legislation outlawed racial discrimination in schools, jobs, and public facilities.

Read more about the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cJUA53

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This past Saturday the University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network met up in 3 different cities at the same time for their first Alumni and Student Summer Social!

The groups took over Dolores Park, Urban Hawker, and the Southeast Asian Market on a bright and sunny day and enjoyed a great time of networking and fellowship with one another.

Huge shoutout to our Regional Leaders who organized the gatherings, coordinated the locations, and hosted all of the local Quakers who came out to join us!

Paulo Bautista, W’14 - New York City
Ben Huynh, W’14 - Philadelphia
Vatsal Jayaswal, W18 - San Francisco

Follow .upenn to stay tuned for the next event!

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At the Women’s USA Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, Penn alum Nia Akins secured a spot on the Olympic Team by winning the 800m final. May graduate Isabella Whittaker, who finished sixth, also stands a good chance of joining the 4x400 relay pool.

🎉 Join the Penn Alumni Families community for two fun outings! 🎉

Family Night at the Phillies
📅 Thursday, June 27 | 🕠 6:20 pm
📍 Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
⚾ Phillies vs. Marlins
💵 $38 per ticket
https://bit.ly/4evNTFo

Family Day & Picnic at the Reading Phils
📅 Sunday, July 14 | 🕔 5:15 pm (Buffet: 4:15-6:45 pm)
📍 FirstEnergy Stadium, Reading, PA
⚾ Reading Phils vs. Akron Rubber Ducks
💵 $39 per ticket
🎁 First 1,500 kids get an Aaron Nola Bobble Head
https://bit.ly/4eASbLy

Don't miss out — get your tickets now! 🌟

🇫🇷 𝐎𝐔𝐈 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐄𝐔𝐑! 🇫🇷

Matt Fallon is an Olympian!

The first Penn men’s swimmer ever to qualify for Team USA, Matt wins the 200 breast with an American-record time of 2:06.54 to punch his ticket to !

"Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight." - Ben Franklin

Happy Summer Solstice, Quakers ☀️

Last week, Penn Young Alumni kicked off the summer with our Miami alumni communities! 🌴

The Penn Club of Miami, and our friends from Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, and Stanford Alumni Relations, hosted a fantastic Happy Hour at Monty’s Raw Bar on Thursday, June 13th. Despite the record-breaking rain, 50+ Miami alums attended our Inter-Ivy event!

Learn more about our Young Alumni program ➡️ https://bit.ly/3vD599C

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Each year, the Penn Today staff takes and shares hundreds of photos that highlight the moments of beauty, achievement, innovation, and celebration that make up a year at Penn. Here are some of our favorite photos of the 2023-24 academic year! More on the way tomorrow ❤️ 💙

Tap the link in our bio to view the complete collection of our favorite photos.

From Penn to picnics, celebrating the OG Quaker dads and their next-gen legacies. Happy Father's Day!

🩺 Supporting the next generation of doctors 🩺

Generous alumni-funded scholarships at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania are providing financial relief to aspiring doctors, opening doors to education and future careers that may not otherwise have been possible.

A Match Made in Medicine | Inspiring Impact Stories Donor-supported scholarships are empowering students from all socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue degrees at the Perelman School of Medicine.

Honoring the red, white, blue, and all the Penn spirit from years past! 🎓🚩 Happy Flag Day!

🌟 Connecting Penn students with alumni mentorship 🗽

In April, students visited New York City to meet with Penn alumni who serve as executives at top finance and technology firms. The trip, part of the Penn First Plus Alumni Leadership Series, highlighted the importance of building networks and offered invaluable industry insights.

A New Take on Office Hours | Inspiring Impact Stories This spring, Penn First Plus students visited New York for conversations with executives at some of the country’s top finance and tech firms.

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“Libraries are not just about books or buildings; they are also about people.”

We’re delighted to announce that Brigitte Weinsteiger has been named the H. Carton Rogers III Vice Provost and Director of the Penn Libraries! In her 16-year tenure with us, Brigitte has overseen a wide range of departments, including the 11 departmental libraries situated in academic and cultural buildings across the university’s campus, among them and the Holman Biotech Commons. Leading 115 highly experienced staff, along with hundreds of student employees and interns, she has launched initiatives that advance the Penn Libraries as a whole, including Diversity in the Stacks, and the transformation of Penn scholarship to make it freely available to the world. She also led the formation of the new Center for Global Collections and defined a set of strategic priorities for the Libraries’ Special and Global Collections that emphasize building distinctive collections that create an enduring contribution to history and global understanding.

Check out the link in our bio to read the full announcement!

Photo by Eric Sucar

We don't know about you, but we're still basking in that post-Alumni Weekend glow 🌟

Do you have photos from the weekend? Tag on Instagram for a share on our feed!

📣 Join us for "Toll the Bell," a powerful city-wide sound installation dedicated to honoring victims of gun violence and raising awareness for positive change in our community. Presented by Penn Live Arts and partners across Philadelphia, this event aims to disrupt the everyday noise and prompt reflection on this critical issue.

On June 7 at 1 PM, Sweeten Alumni House's Carillon (along with sounds city-wide) will play for 5 minutes, and we invite everyone to pause and listen. Let’s come together to honor those we've lost and inspire action.

More info: https://bit.ly/3wRez2u

What’s your regional club up to this summer? 🌞

Connect with fellow Quakers in your area by joining your local Penn Alumni Regional Club! From lively social events to inspiring talks by Penn faculty, there’s something for everyone. Get involved in community service and make a difference right where you live. Experience the strength of the Penn network and create lasting memories and friendships.

Find out how to join 👉 https://bit.ly/2IpVh4S

📷: Penn Club of Japan

❤️🧡💛 Happy Pride Month, Penn Alumni! 💚💙💜

This June, let's stand united and show our unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community on campus and beyond 🌈

The Penn Club of Germany is thrilled to welcome Professor Michael Weisberg to Berlin! Join us on June 9 at the Westin Grand Berlin for an enlightening lecture followed by a chic cocktail reception.🍸

Tickets are just $15 and include light bites and two drinks. Don’t miss out! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VnbmRM