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At the Silfen Forum, Penn women talk leadership, mentorship, and trailblazing

The 2026 Silfen Forum explored the theme of ‘150 Years of Penn Women: Progress and the Path Forward’ with five barrier-breaking Penn women.

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Homecoming Weekend 2026

Penn Alumni and their partners across the University welcome everyone back to campus for three days of programming during Homecoming Weekend. Registration is required for some events.

Ends November 15, 2026
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The Future of Community-Based Primary Care

During Homecoming 2026, Penn Nursing will bring together leading medical experts and Penn alumni for “Practicing Where It Matters Most: The Future of Community-Based Primary Care,” the Inaugural Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program Symposium. All members of the Penn community are welcome. Participants are invited to attend the full-day symposium or register for the morning or afternoon session.

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Processing the U.S. Midterm Elections

This program, organized by SNF Paideia, brings together visiting students from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and students from across Penn for a conversation about the U.S. midterm elections. Participants will hear reflections from students in Penn’s Political Empathy Lab; Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies; Penn Leads the Vote; and Penn political science professor Matthew Levendusky, followed by small group discussions. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the Penn community.

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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. If you give over $2,500, the total donation will be matched at 50%, up to a match cap of $10,000.

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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.

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Penn

The University of Pennsylvania seeks talented students, faculty, and staff with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Center for Civil Rights; Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; telephone (215) 746-7869.

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