Alumni in the News

Source: https://admissions.upenn.edu/academics/after-penn/alumni-news Parent: https://admissions.upenn.edu/academics/after-penn

Explore the inspiring journeys of Penn alumni worldwide who are actively engaging in meaningful pursuits beyond their time at Penn. From asking critical questions to breaking barriers, making groundbreaking discoveries, and solving world problems, these remarkable Quakers are leaving their mark across various fields and industries. Dive into their stories to witness the impact they're making and the headlines they're creating!

[## SNAP recipients are denied hot food. These Penn grads found a hack with a new kind of corner store.

People will be sold raw ingredients to be taken to a separate area in the building to be cooked.

Learn More](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/the-community-grocer-cobbs-creek-food-20230925.html#loaded)

[## Penn alum looks to raise $750K, tap into AI to scale social impact investing analytics platform

Investors look for numbers and proofs of concept when they receive pitches, but for social impact startups it can often be difficult to quantify that impact.

Learn More](https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/inno/stories/profiles/2023/11/03/impactablex-startup-impact-investing-philadelphia.html)

[## Philadelphia Lawyer Connects At Risk Youth To At Risk Animals, Together They Help Each Other.

Penny Ellison is an attorney and animal advocate who has run and helped grow Hand2Paw, a non-profit that connects youth experiencing homelessness or in foster care.

Learn More](https://whyy.org/episodes/philadelphia-lawyer-connects-at-risk-youth-to-at-risk-animals-together-they-help-each-other/)

[## 2018 alumnus Justin Watson seeking third Super Bowl ring

Watson is a wide receiver on the Kansas City Chiefs, who will take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.

Learn More](https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/2018-alumnus-justin-watson-seeking-third-super-bowl-ring)

[## Two Penn Alumni Create Social Network For College Admissions

Hoping to bring transparency to the college admission process, two friends armed with law degrees from the University of Pennsylvania have created a social network similar to LinkedIn, but for students.

Learn More](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/two-penn-alumni-create-social-network-for-college-admissions/)

[## Wharton grad creates shoes for health care workers inspired by his wife

Before the pandemic, a local entrepreneur and his wife, a nurse here in Philadelphia, saw the need for footwear that could meet the specific demands of our health care workers.

Learn More](https://6abc.com/clove-shoes-nurse-covid-wharton-school-of-the-university-pennsylvania/6543680/)

[## 2023 PIP/PEP winners: Where are they now?

Nearly a year after the winners of the President’s Innovation Prize (PIP) and President’s Engagement Prize (PEP) began their projects, the winners—now alumni—discuss their progress.

Learn More](https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/2023-penn-pip-pep-winners-where-are-they-now)

[## University of Pennsylvania alum merges mental health and haircare to create PyschoHairapy

Barbershops and hair salons aren't just a place for cuts and presses. In some communities, specifically those of color, they're a place where people can be vulnerable.

Learn More](https://6abc.com/barbershop-mental-health-salon-community/14302040/)

[## Why Wharton grad Ivy Sole is the hip-hop artist you should be listening to

The face of Spotify's Fresh Finds playlist lives in West Philadelphia. Her name is Ivy Sole.

Learn More](https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/music/ivy-sole-wharton-pe-20170807.html)