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$50M legacy gift to Penn Arts & Sciences funds undergraduate aid
$50M legacy gift to Penn Arts & Sciences funds undergraduate aid
With an estate gift of more than $42 million, William J. Levy, a graduate of the Wharton School and Penn Carey Law School, has contributed $50 million in support of undergraduate students in the College.
Penn Libraries receives $5M bequest from medieval historian Elizabeth A.R. Brown
Penn Libraries receives $5M bequest from medieval historian Elizabeth A.R. Brown
The bequest alongside the gift of Brown’s professional papers elevates the Penn Libraries’ position as a leader for research in medieval studies.
Mariana Valdes-Fauli named associate vice president of student registration and financial services
Mariana Valdes-Fauli named associate vice president of student registration and financial services
Valdes-Fauli, who was formerly the assistant vice president of Service and Experience Excellence at the University of Miami, assumed the role at Penn on Dec. 1.
Penn receives $5M to create the first-of-its-kind professorship in philanthropy
Penn receives $5M to create the first-of-its-kind professorship in philanthropy
The Wieler Family Professorship in the field of philanthropy will hold a primary appointment in Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice and a secondary appointment in the Wharton School.
Penn expands financial aid for middle income families
Penn expands financial aid for middle income families
The initiative expands Penn’s long-standing commitment to need-based financial aid, guaranteeing no-loan financial aid packages to eligible students and families since 2008.
Nine honored at Alumni Award of Merit Gala
Nine honored at Alumni Award of Merit Gala
On Nov. 15, eight distinguished alumni will receive Awards of Merit, the Alumni Social Impact Award, and the Creative Spirit Award, and André Dombrowski will receive the Faculty Award of Merit.
Timothy Rommen appointed vice provost for the arts at Penn
Timothy Rommen appointed vice provost for the arts at Penn
The Davidson Kennedy Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of music and Africana studies in the School of Arts & Sciences, Rommen will begin the new appointment on Jan. 1.
University announces Penn Global Middle East Distinguished Visiting Scholar Initiative
University announces Penn Global Middle East Distinguished Visiting Scholar Initiative
The program will formally launch in fall 2025 with the arrival of the inaugural visiting scholar, Dahlia Scheindlin, followed by Shay Hazkani in spring 2026, and Amal Jamal in fall 2026.
PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts named a 2024 MacArthur Fellow
PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts named a 2024 MacArthur Fellow
Roberts, who has appointments in Penn Carey Law and School of Arts & Sciences, is one of 22 Fellows to be named this year.
Penn Washington names inaugural Senior Fellows Julian Zelizer and Steven Pearlstein
Penn Washington names inaugural Senior Fellows Julian Zelizer and Steven Pearlstein
The Senior Fellows will lead two programs focusing on higher education and Congress and policy.