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Diving for research

Scuba diving is not only a recreational activity: Penn students dive to understand how heat waves impact coral and what shipwrecks can tell us about historic commerce and labor.

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Administrative Law’s New Era

During the Penn Law Review’s annual symposium, leading scholars and practitioners will discuss the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions on administrative law, as well as actions of the current administration in Washington, D.C., examining issues such as agency autonomy in the wake of Trump v. Slaughter, rebuilding trust in the administrative state, and the future of administrative agencies, administrative procedure, and judicial review. Free and open to the public. CLE credits available. Register by Oct. 19 to attend in person. Register by Oct. 22 to attend virtually.

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Penn Cinema & Media Pioneers 2026

The Penn Department of Cinema & Media Studies will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Penn Cinema & Media Pioneers conference. Alumni, faculty, and students will discuss their careers in film and media. Friday, Oct. 23 will entail an undergraduate workshop and mixer from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 will feature a daylong conference from 9:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by a closing reception between 5:00-6:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. No registration is required.

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Access & Affordability in the Age of GLP-1s

This panel, hosted by Penn’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, will examine the evolving GLP-1 policy landscape, with a focus on cost, access, and health system-wide implications related to Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, and patients and their families. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.

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Title IX Compliance in Athletics

Penn's Title IX Resolution with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights

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Penn's Way: Going the Distance for Our Community

Penn's Way, our annual workplace giving campaign (October 1 - November 20) is making strides in supporting critical programs that beneft people in need. Give from the heart and max your match. *100% match for every dollar up to $2,500 and a 50% match on gifts of $2,501, up to $20,000.

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Penn Priorities

A look at a few of our big picture priorities that improve Penn as we create knowledge to benefit the world.

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