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I'm a staff writer at Penn Today, the primary news publication of the University of Pennsylvania. My work includes student profiles, research updates, events coverage, and impact stories.

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Penn Today • 23rd May 2025

Penn’s partnerships with Philadelphia vendors boost local economy, neighborhood impact

Penn helps power Philadelphia’s economy by procuring goods and services from nearby businesses. Local CEOs discuss the meaningful impact that Penn has on their bottom line and in the community.

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Penn Today • 19th May 2025

Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement

Prior to the ceremony, a sea of graduates decked out in caps and regalia convened at Penn Park to socialize, reconnect, celebrate, and line up for their procession to Franklin Field.

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Penn Today • 18th May 2025

Class of 2025 Ivy Day Ceremony

Annually for more than 150 years, the Ivy Day Ceremony has celebrated remarkable graduating fourth-years for their leadership and service, with the Senior Honor Awards being among the oldest traditions at Penn.

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Penn Today • 1st May 2025

Class of 2026 prepares for ‘iconic’ year during annual Hey Day

An ecstatic crowd of third-year students electrified Penn’s campus to mark the University’s 109th Hey Day, a yearly tradition—dating back to 1916—that unifies Penn students across space and time.

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Penn Today • 30th April 2025

Empowering high school youth through immersive art mentorship

Penn fourth-years Ejun Hong and Jack Roney will use a President’s Engagement Prize to expand their initiative that connects under-resourced high school students in Philadelphia with art mentorship, creative skill-building, and industry networking opportunities.

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Penn Today • 29th April 2025

Graduating student veteran makes use of a Yellow Ribbon award

Alice Wu, a Navy veteran graduating from the School of Social Policy & Practice in May, used support from the Yellow Ribbon Program to make a principled, impact-driven career change.

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Penn Today • 15th April 2025

Penn lends support to Rebuilding Together Philadelphia effort repairing 11 local homes in two days

Marking a milestone block build, 70 Penn volunteers combined forces with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, a nonprofit with roots at the University, to revitalize owner-occupied houses in the West Philadelphia community.

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Penn Today • 9th April 2025

Outstanding staff honored at Models of Excellence award ceremony

Dozens of staff representing various divisions across the University of Pennsylvania were recognized during the 2025 Models of Excellence event for their exceptional, impactful efforts at Penn.

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Penn Today • 26th March 2025

Evaluating large language models for cyberbullying behavior

In the Brachio Lab, doctoral students at Penn Engineering probe AI models for signs of cyberbullying capabilities. This emerging problem with the rise of AI may pose challenges in areas like business, education, and public health.