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From Locust Walk

From Locust Walk is a bi-weekly newsletter for alumni, families, and friends of the University of Pennsylvania. Stay connected with the latest campus stories, alumni impact, research breakthroughs, and community happenings—delivered straight to your inbox.

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Past Issues

October 8, 2026

A Gift for Law’s Future, Accelerating Startups, and Celebrating Black Heroes


September 24, 2026

A New Research Hub, Student Lifesavers, and Climate Week


September 9, 2026

A Year of Generosity, the Class of 2030, and Breakthrough Research


August 20, 2026

Expanded Financial Aid, a Renewed Quad, and Penn’s Presidential Search


July 30, 2026

Accelerating Discovery, Advances in Memory Care, and Real-World Robotics


July 7, 2026

A Climate of Possibility, Global Health Impact, and America at 250

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