For the media

The media relations staff work with external news media to tell Penn’s story and to share the expertise of world-class faculty. This work includes dissemination of informational material produced at the University as well as providing online, print, and broadcast outlets around the world with access to expertise on a wide array of topics that reflect the scholarship and research of Penn faculty.

 

University statement on EEOC ruling

March 31, 2026
We remain committed to confronting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination, and have taken multiple steps to prevent and address these despicable events. While we acknowledge the important role of the EEOC to investigate discrimination, we also have an obligation to protect the rights of our employees. We continue to believe that requiring Penn to create lists of Jewish faculty and staff, and to provide personal contact information, raises serious privacy and First Amendment concerns. The University does not maintain employee lists by religion. We intend to appeal.

Media contacts

Find an expert

With world-renowned faculty of more than 4,000 scholars, the University of Pennsylvania can provide experts from Penn’s 12 schools and many centers and institutes to comment on topics in the news. The Office of University Communications can arrange such contacts.

Ron Ozio, Director of Media Relations, at 215-898-8658, ozio@upenn.edu.

Media access policy

We are eager to work with the media and assist you with your needs. Please contact the office for assistance with visiting the Penn campus, and outreach to faculty and staff. For events and building access, please contact us in advance. Credentials may be required for special events.

Filming guidelines

Anyone who wishes to film on campus for non-news purposes should contact: Ron Ozio, Director of Media Relations, at 215-898-8658, ozio@upenn.edu.

Photo use guidelines

University Communication can provide, by request, photos for media use. Photos supplied by the University or by a freelance photographer are copyrighted materials that may not be manipulated without express consent from the copyright holder (either the photographer or University department/office that owns the photo).

For more information about photography on campus, contact: Scott Spitzer, Manager, Web Design and Photographic Content, at spitzer@upenn.edu, 215-573-6452.

Penn in the news

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University Communications

Suite 200 
3901 Walnut Street 
Philadelphia, PA
19104-3608

215-898-8721
upnews@pobox.upenn.edu