Penn Today has released its "Seen on Social: 2026" recap, highlighting the University of Pennsylvania's most popular social media moments from the past year across various platforms. The compilation features a diverse range of content, from historical campus views to student life and academic achievements.
Among the featured posts, Facebook showcased aerial views illustrating the evolution of the campus landscape from 1928 to 2024. LinkedIn celebrated Valentine's Day by spotlighting eight couples who met at Penn, while Instagram featured a musical tribute to Penn Medicine by Perelman School of Medicine students and a Philadelphia-centric episode of "The Simpsons" with Penn references.
The recap also included a March Madness sendoff for the Quakers men's basketball team as they headed to South Carolina. Beyond social media, Penn Medicine published a study analyzing popular sleep medications, and Dean Sarah Banet-Weiser of the Annenberg School for Communication commented on how remote work has benefited working parents, stating, "We need to be bolder in demanding a decent life for parents, for workers." She added that the pandemic demonstrated the economy's resilience to change.
This annual review offers a snapshot of the university's vibrant community and its engagement with broader societal issues throughout 2026.