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Jeffrey Kallberg named interim dean of Penn Arts & Sciences
Jeffrey Kallberg named interim dean of Penn Arts & Sciences
Jeffrey Kallberg has been named interim dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, effective Jan. 1. Kallberg currently serves as deputy dean and the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Music.The announcement was made today by Interim President J. Larry Jameson and Provost John L. Jackson Jr.
Squire Booker appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Squire Booker appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Through his work as an interdisciplinary chemist, Booker has has made advancements in human health and innovative new treatments of disease.
Fritz Steiner’s service as Weitzman School of Design dean at Penn is extended
Fritz Steiner’s service as Weitzman School of Design dean at Penn is extended
Steiner’s tenure as dean of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design is extended through June 30, 2027.
Michael Mann appointed vice provost for climate science, policy, and action at Penn
Michael Mann appointed vice provost for climate science, policy, and action at Penn
The Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science and director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media will begin his new appointment on Nov. 1.
Derek Griffith appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Derek Griffith appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Griffith is an innovator in the study of health equity, and will teach in the School of Nursing and the Perelman School of Medicine.
Andrew M. Hoffman reappointed dean of Penn Vet
Andrew M. Hoffman reappointed dean of Penn Vet
Hoffman’s second term as the Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine will extend to June 30, 2030.
Mark Wolff reappointed dean of the Penn School of Dental Medicine
Mark Wolff reappointed dean of the Penn School of Dental Medicine
Wolff’s reappointment follows a comprehensive review of the major accomplishments of his first term as dean, including new mission and vision statement for the School, new programs and interdisciplinary centers, and advancing an inclusive learning environment.
Felicia Washington has been named vice president of human resources
Felicia Washington has been named vice president of human resources
The senior vice president of human resources at the University of Southern California will succeed Jack Heuer on Sept. 1.
Ramanan Raghavendran named chair of Penn Board of Trustees
Ramanan Raghavendran named chair of Penn Board of Trustees
Raghavendran, a Penn alumnus, is the managing partner and co-founder of Amasia, a global venture capital firm focused on climate and sustainability.
Rand Quinn appointed as faculty director of Civic House
Rand Quinn appointed as faculty director of Civic House
Quinn, associate professor in the Graduate School of Education and scholar of public education, will begin his appointment on Aug. 11.