Author: Mayumi Hirtzel

Venture Capital Bootcamp for Penn Professionals – Registration OpenThe Master in Law (ML) Program’s Venture Capital Bootcamp (LAWM 5590) offers Penn professionals a hands-on introduction to the legal and strategic foundations of early-stage investing and entrepreneurship. Through interactive sessions, participants explore venture financing structures, term sheets, due diligence, valuation, and pitch development, culminating in team-based exercises and […]
Do you ride LUCY (Loop Around University City)? All PennCard holders have free access to this neighborhood transit system. From February 2 through February 13, when you board a LUCY bus and show your PennCard to the driver, a survey counter will also take note of your ID affiliation. SEPTA and University City District are counting institutional badges for planning and research purposes only. No […]
The full list of 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium on Social Change events run through the month of January and can be found on the Almanac website: https://almanac.upenn.edu/articles/2026-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-commemorative-symposium-on-social-change-penns-commitment-to-the-legacy
Penn just released its Climate & Sustainability Action Plan 4.0 FY25 Progress Report. Explore how Penn is driving change and how Penn departments and staff have helped.  Reed more
firstServices is a student-run business under Penn Student Agencies in the Division of University Life. We offer convenient, on-campus dry-cleaning for Penn staff and faculty, with a reliable 72-hour turnaround. Items can be dropped off at our Williams Hall location. To place an order, please visit our website here.
The annual Penn Bookstore Catalog is now available, featuring a curated selection of merchandise, apparel, and distinctive collectibles that celebrate the enduring Penn spirit. Explore the digital catalog and visit the Penn Bookstore website for an even broader range of options, including new arrivals and timeless favorites in a variety of prices, styles, and sizes. […]
Three University facilities managed by the Division of Business Services have been recognized as MetroPhilly’s Best Of 2025 in their respective categories  Best Daycare: Penn Children’s Center, cited for the first time for its high-quality campus-based care and hands-on learn-to-play curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Best Ice Rink: Class of 1923 Ice Skating Rink (Penn Ice Rink), […]
Penn staff and professionals have the opportunity to enroll in Master in Law (ML) Program courses this spring, designed for non-lawyers seeking to deepen their legal knowledge and strengthen their impact across campus and beyond. Explore the law as it intersects with health care, technology, business, government, engineering, compliance, and more. Spring 2026 Courses Open […]
   Looking to expand your public health knowledge and skills? Looking to take advantage of the Penn employee tuition benefit? Whether you’re interested in just one class or the MPH degree, join us for the “MPH Virtual Info Sessions for Penn Employees” interested in public health.      The Penn Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is a university-wide, […]
Penn’s Staff and Labor Relations Division is seeking volunteers to serve as panelists for the University’s  Staff Grievance Process. Interested in playing a role in Penn’s commitment to fairness? Volunteer as a panelist for the University’s Staff Grievance Process. We welcome volunteers who are eager to: This volunteer opportunity is open to regular University staff […]