Quakers marked numerous milestones at the 130th annual Penn Relays, including high jump, shot put, and pole vault.
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April 27, 2026
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The 130th annual Penn Relays featured track and field athletes of all levels competing at Franklin Field from Thursday through Saturday, April 23-25. Penn athletes marked numerous milestones during the world-famous meet, including victories in the men’s high jump, women’s shot put, and men’s pole vault. (Photos/Video)
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Third-year Zach McGrath has received a Harry S. Truman Scholarship, a merit-based award of up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school to prepare for careers in public service. McGrath is among 55 Truman Scholars from 48 U.S. colleges and universities this year.
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From archaeological excavations in Turkey to experimental cosmology in Chile, faculty and students from the School of Arts & Sciences are finding new ways to preserve and promote international scholarship.
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Research from obstetrician-gynecologist Courtney Schreiber has changed U.S. and international guidelines for the medical treatment of miscarriage, leading to an entirely new clinical model of care for early pregnancy loss.
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A first-of-its-kind KIR-CAR T cell therapy, modeled after natural killer cells and designed to limit T cell exhaustion, has shown promise for treating multiple solid cancers.
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WOMAN’S WORLD
“At times, gingivitis can be ‘silent’ or subtle—surprisingly, it’s often painless until it progresses to an advanced state,” warns Joseph P. Fiorellini of the School of Dental Medicine.
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APRIL 28
This panel, hosted in partnership with the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative, will unite Wharton faculty with leaders from city government, tourism, and sports organizations to examine how hosting major sporting events can influence local economies. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.
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