Good afternoon, Penn community! It's Monday, August 25, 2025, and here's your latest campus news.
Currently in Philadelphia, it's mostly cloudy with a temperature of 72°F (22°C). This afternoon, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching up to 85°F (30°C). This evening, temperatures will gradually cool down to around 73°F (23°C).
J. Larry Jameson has been appointed as the 10th president of the University of Pennsylvania, effective March 13, 2025. Jameson previously served as interim president since December 2023 and brings extensive experience from his tenure as Executive Vice President for the Health System and Dean of the Perelman School of Medicine.
The University has received an $8 million gift from the Robert K. Johnson Foundation for its School of Arts and Sciences. This generous donation will fund the Integrated Studies Program, a first-year residential academic program that fosters interdisciplinary learning among students.
Today, August 25, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) and the Pan-Asian Graduate Student Association (PAGSA) are hosting "The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Graduate/Professional Student Community at Penn Preceptorial." This event aims to welcome AAPI graduate and professional students to the Penn community. It will be held in ARCH Room 208 at 3601 Locust Walk.
Looking ahead, the AI Research Mixer 2025 is scheduled for Friday, September 9, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This full-day event will feature faculty talks, poster presentations, and networking opportunities with members of ASSET, IDEAS, Warren, DDDI, and Penn AI. All Penn community members interested in AI are welcome to attend.
The Penn Quakers football team is gearing up for the 2025 season under the leadership of Head Coach Ray Priore. The Quakers will open their season on Saturday, September 20, at 1:00 pm against Stonehill. Their home opener and first Ivy League game is set for Saturday, October 4, against Dartmouth at Franklin Field. Single-game tickets, season tickets, group tickets, and Quaker Quick Pick Mini-Plans are available for purchase.
The University is in the final phase of a $238 million renovation of the Quadrangle, which includes Fisher Hassenfeld, Ware, and Riepe College Houses. This extensive project, spanning three summers from 2023 to 2025, aims to enhance student living spaces. To accommodate students during the renovations, the University has leased The Radian and The Axis apartment buildings.
That's all for today's update. Stay tuned for more news and events happening around campus.