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Friday, July 10, 2026
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	2001 engineering graduate Theo LeCompte now works as the Democratic National Convention Committee’s chief operating officer. He never expected to work in politics.

As the chief operating officer, Penn alumnus Theo LeCompte was responsible for developing a strategy to prepare the main convention venues — Time Warner Cable Arena and Bank of America Stadium — for the thousands of journalists and delegates that would congregate in the facilities every night.


This semester is the first time these students are taking advantage of the newly renovated simulations labs, which features an operating table, anesthesia and oxygen machines and dummies with vital signs. The students even don a gown, a mask, booties and gloves. VIDEO: Real-world experience in the classroom

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There are plans to demolish the Fortieth Street M.E. Church at 40th and Sansom streets to make room for a 7,000 square feet retail space that will include four new stores and eateries with glass storefronts and an outdoor seating area.



Fagin Simulation Labs

This semester is the first time these students are taking advantage of the newly renovated simulations labs, which features an operating table, anesthesia and oxygen machines and dummies with vital signs. The students even don a gown, a mask, booties and gloves. VIDEO: Real-world experience in the classroom












Hail to the Chiefs of Staff - speakers who were previous chiefs of staff come to the national constitution center to speak.

Approximately 125 people attended a panel hosted by Penn’s Fels Institute of Government titled “Hail to the Chiefs (of Staff),” a conversation with three current or former chiefs of staff to politicians, at the National Constitution Center last night.


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The University Board of Trustees has authorized an initial investment of up to $5 million in a subsidiary fund called UPenn International, which will facilitate operations abroad, including the new Penn-Wharton Center in Beijing.