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- 1Penn GSE creates scholarship fund with $3 million giftβΌPenn GSE establishes masterβs in education entrepreneurship scholarship with $3 million gift
The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education has established a scholarship for its master's program in education entrepreneurship, funded by a $3 million gift. The scholarship will support students pursuing careers at the intersection of education and business innovation. The announcement highlights growing investment in programs that train entrepreneurs to launch and scale education ventures.
- 2Penn Vet dogs trained to sniff out invasive lanternfly eggsβπ NEW: At the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, # dogs start scent training around 8 weeks old, learning a sniff-and-reward g
At the University of Pennsylvania's Working Dog Center, puppies begin scent training at around eight weeks old, starting with a sniff-and-reward game before progressing to real targets. Lucky, a German Shepherd, has become the first dog in the United States trained to detect spotted lanternfly egg masses. Studies indicate trained detection dogs can locate the invasive pest's eggs reliably, offering a new tool against its spread.
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The Pennsylvania State University has announced that Mahony has been named Huck Chair in Genomics and AI, an endowed faculty position recognizing leadership at the intersection of genomic science and artificial intelligence. The appointment was shared through the university's official channels, highlighting Penn State's continued investment in interdisciplinary research bridging biology and machine learning.
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Startups affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania generated more than $500 million in revenue in the most recent fiscal year, according to a report in The Daily Pennsylvanian. The figure underscores the commercial output of ventures tied to the university's entrepreneurship ecosystem, though further details on the companies and sectors involved have not been widely reported.
- 5University of Scranton Climbs in US News National RankingsβA Royal Rise: Scranton Steps Onto National Stage in US News Rankings
The University of Scranton is highlighting its rise in the latest US News & World Report rankings, stepping onto the national stage for academic standing. The Jesuit university in Pennsylvania, whose teams are nicknamed the Royals, framed the ranking jump as a milestone. Details on the exact position and the factors behind the improvement were not provided.
- 6Penn State to host talk on AI and climate impacts on renewablesβΌOct. 2 talk to discuss AI insight for climate change impacts on renewable energy
Pennsylvania State University is hosting a talk on October 2 examining how artificial intelligence can offer insights into climate change impacts on renewable energy. The event will bring together researchers to discuss how AI tools can help predict and manage climate-related challenges facing solar, wind and other renewable power sources.
- 7Penn Trustees Reappoint Wharton Dean, Review University FinancesβΌPenn Trustees reappoint Wharton dean, discuss University financial resilience
The University of Pennsylvania's Board of Trustees has reappointed the dean of the Wharton School and discussed the university's financial resilience at a recent meeting. The reappointment signals continuity in leadership at the prestigious business school, while trustees also reviewed how Penn's finances are positioned amid broader pressures facing higher education institutions.
- 8Advocates rally at Pennsylvania Capitol for higher education fundingβAdvocates rally at Capitol for a boost in Pennsylvania higher education funding
Advocates gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg to call for increased state funding for higher education. Demonstrators are urging lawmakers to boost appropriations for public universities and colleges, arguing that greater investment is needed to keep tuition affordable and support students across the state.
- 9Golkin Family Foundation gift to boost law and technology at PennβΌGolkin Family Foundation gift launches next era of law and technology at Penn Carey Law
The Golkin Family Foundation has made a major gift to the University of Pennsylvania's Carey Law School to launch a new era of law and technology work there. According to Penn Today, the donation will support the school's efforts at the intersection of legal education and emerging technology, though specific program details and the gift amount have not been outlined in available reporting.
- 10Experts Explain What Ultra-Processed Foods Really AreβΌAsk an Expert: What are ultra-processed foods?
Nutrition experts at Pennsylvania State University are breaking down what counts as an ultra-processed food, a category now central to debates about diet and health. The explainer addresses how these industrially formulated products are defined, why they are linked to health concerns, and how shoppers can identify them, amid growing public and scientific attention to their role in modern diets.
- 11Pennsylvania trans rights activists protest Pittsburgh hospital over trans youth careβ"This story originally appeared on The Advocate.Pennsylvania trans rights activists protested the University of" π In De
Trans rights activists in Pennsylvania protested the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center after the hospital moved to end gender-affirming care for minors. Critics say UPMC abandoned trans kids who could lose access to care after a decade of treatment, accusing the institution of caving to pressure from the Trump administration despite operating in a Democratic-led state. Advocates warn the decision leaves vulnerable young patients without medical support.
- 12Penn and Community College of Philadelphia launch academy for West Philadelphia businessesβΌPenn and Community College of Philadelphia launch an academy for West Philadelphia businesses
The University of Pennsylvania and the Community College of Philadelphia have launched an academy aimed at supporting businesses in West Philadelphia. The program, announced via the Philadelphia Inquirer, is designed to help local entrepreneurs develop skills and grow their operations. Details about enrollment, funding, and specific services have not yet been widely reported.
- 13Palmer Museum to install new artwork by Ryan RedCornβPalmer Museum to install new artwork by photographer, filmmaker Ryan RedCorn
The Palmer Museum of Art at Pennsylvania State University will install new artwork by photographer and filmmaker Ryan RedCorn. The acquisition adds RedCorn's work to the museum's collection, expanding its representation of contemporary photography and film. RedCorn, known for his work as a photographer and filmmaker, joins the museum's roster of featured artists, and the installation is expected to draw attention from students and the university community.
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The Tyler Center at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is broadening opportunities for artists from Temple University's Tyler School of Art, according to The Temple News. The expansion is expected to give Temple students and emerging artists greater access to PAFA's resources, exhibition spaces, and professional development in Philadelphia's art community.