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A ‘first’ Commencement like no other
A ‘first’ Commencement like no other
As the pandemic moves an in-person Commencement ceremony to a future date and time, a special live online University-wide celebration on Monday, May 18, will offer up a salute to graduates, the conferral of degrees, and some surprises.
Penn signs Power Purchase Agreement for largest solar project in Pennsylvania
Penn signs Power Purchase Agreement for largest solar project in Pennsylvania
The agreement will result in the construction in central Pennsylvania of two new solar energy facilities that combined can generate 220 megawatts of electricity.
Wheels on the ground: Helping to get students safely home in the midst of a pandemic
Wheels on the ground: Helping to get students safely home in the midst of a pandemic
With nearly 500 Penn faculty, students, and staff already on registered travel abroad as the coronavirus began to close borders, Penn’s Global Incident Management Team is assisting hundreds with travel, emergency evacuations, and repatriations.
Extraordinary measures: Penn services step up to support students with critical needs leaving campus
Extraordinary measures: Penn services step up to support students with critical needs leaving campus
Staff in Residential Services, Student Registration and Financial Services, Student Intervention Services, Penn First Plus, Penn Global, and College Houses and Academic Services gathered to support students leaving campus and respond to Penn’s most vulnerable populations.
Penn Trustees approve 2020-21 tuition; financial aid budget expands support for middle-income families
Penn Trustees approve 2020-21 tuition; financial aid budget expands support for middle-income families
At its meeting today, the University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees approved a 3.9% increase in tuition for the coming year, while also approving a record $256 million undergraduate financial aid budget, the largest financial aid budget in Penn’s history.
Michael Horowitz named director of Perry World House and Richard Perry Professor
Michael Horowitz named director of Perry World House and Richard Perry Professor
As director of Perry World House, Horowitz will lead the center which was founded in 2015 for scholarly inquiry, teaching, research, international exchange, policy engagement, and public outreach on pressing global issues.
Acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to speak at Penn’s 264th Commencement
Acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to speak at Penn’s 264th Commencement
At Penn’s 264th Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 18, the author will also be awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters degree.
New College House West milestone marked
New College House West milestone marked
As part of a long-standing tradition in construction, members of the construction, project, and architectural teams were given the opportunity to sign the last beam before it was hoisted via crane to the top of Penn's newest residence hall.
Lending a hand at the Farm Show
Lending a hand at the Farm Show
At the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the School of Veterinary Medicine showcased its role in sustaining one of the state’s largest industries.
University of Pennsylvania announces $10M gift from alumni Mindy and Jon Gray to support first generation students from NYC
University of Pennsylvania announces $10M gift from alumni Mindy and Jon Gray to support first generation students from NYC
The gift from 1992 Penn graduates, Mindy and Jon Gray, supports undergraduate financial aid for students from New York City, and the Penn First Plus program for students who are low income and/or the first in their families to attend college.