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Amanda Mott
Director of News and Media
Amanda Mott manages media relations related to the Office of the Executive Vice President which includes facilities and real estate, Penn’s Climate Action Plan, student financial services, business services, campus housing and dining, and the endowment. In addition, she covers Commencement and Penn Global including Perry World House, the Penn Wharton China Center, and the Penn Biden Center.
Penn Hosts New Forerunner International Student Pre-orientation Program in China
This summer for the first time, the University of Pennsylvania launched an international student pre-orientation program in China for new students from China.
Penn Receives African-American Chamber of Commerce 2015 Corporate Advocate of the Year Award
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware honored the University of Pennsylvania with its 2015 Corporate Advocate of the Year Award in recognition of Penn's commitment to diversity and inclusion with minorities, women and local businesses through its Economic Inclusion Program.
Penn Joins edX Partnership, Expands Free Online Classes
The University of Pennsylvania today announced a partnership with leading nonprofit online learning platform edX, expanding the University’s open learning course offerings to reach millions of additional learners worldwide.
Mellon Foundation Awards $2 Million to Support Digital Humanities at Penn
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation recently awarded the University of Pennsylvania a $2 million grant to support University initiatives in the digital humanities in both Penn Arts and Sciences and Penn Libraries.
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In Penn Grads’ Futures: Aircraft, Cruisers, Destroyers
By Julie McWilliams Unlike some new college graduates who aren’t sure what their futures hold, four May graduates of the University of Pennsylvania have known for years where their paths will lead. All completed the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Penn, and this spring, they finalized their duty stations.
Penn Grad Center’s Buddy Program Aims to Span International Cultural Gaps
By Julie McWilliams
Penn Honors Alum and Broadway Producer Hal Prince With Creative Spirit Award
At a reception on April 23, Penn President Amy Gutmann said a performance by the Pennsylvania Players was the perfect occasion to honor distinguished alumnus and Broadway producer Harold “Hal” Prin
Arab Spring’s Demands for Democratic Reforms Has Precedence, Penn Senior Finds
By Julie McWilliams
On the Road, Penn Senior Examines Environmental-Economic Conflict
By Julie McWilliams Aspiring journalist Brennan Cusack set off on a solo cross-country trek last summer to get an insider’s look and to research four instances where environmental and economic interests were at odds.