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Clark Park Grows Greener During Earth Week Clean-Up

West Philly’s Clark Park got a makeover this Earth Week when Friends of Clark Park teamed up with Penn’s Sustainability Office and Penn students to beautify the space.

2025 Update: Economic Impact in Philadelphia

Penn economically anchors Philadelphia. Just as the talents, contributions, and priorities of Philadelphians help make Penn a great university, Penn is integral to Philadelphia’s identity as a world-class city.

Win Win Coffee & Local Economic Opportunity at Penn

Co-founders of Win Win Coffee, and winners of the 2024 Technical.ly Product of the Year Award, Nikisha Bailey and Matt Nam sit down with Glenn Bryan, Penn’s Assistant Vice President in the Office of Government and Community Affairs, to discuss how Win Win Coffee went from a local coffee shop to a direct distributor and university-approved supplier that focuses on global farming.

STEM Education at Penn Engineering

Interns Nathaniel Gauthier and Justin Liu sit down with Director of Community Engagement and Outreach at Penn Engineering Chanda Jefferson to discuss how STEM education programming sets local students up for success in engineering through hands-on experience.

Philadelphia Students Get Their Feet Wet in Penn ABCS Course

Students from William L. Sayre High School and Penn come together to learn about environmental science through an Academically Based Community Service (ABCS) course, coordinated by the Netter Center for Community Partnerships.

Advancing Education with AI in Philly Schools

The School District of Philadelphia has partnered with Penn to launch a groundbreaking professional development program on artificial intelligence.

Community-Based Vaccine Partnerships Take a Jab at Health Inequities

Underserved communities in Philadelphia have increased access to vaccines thanks to education, outreach, and partnership initiatives from Penn’s Center for Public Health.

Sowing Seeds for Philly’s Future Environmental Leaders

High school student leaders came together to discuss environmental sustainability at Penn’s Morris Arboretum and Gardens for the 13th Annual Outdoor Career Symposium.

Engineering Solutions for Newborn Cognitive Development

Infants in neonatal intensive care units can feel safe and sound thanks to the Sonura Beanie, an innovative device created by five Penn Engineering graduates to filter out harmful noises.

Health Education Topics Hit Close to Home for Philadelphia Students

Philadelphia public schools teamed up with Penn to provide students with relatable health programs, like sexuality education and urban public health education.