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Ron Ozio

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    Ron Ozio directs local, national, and international media-relations activities in the central University Communications Office. He is also the news-media contact for matters related to the administration and admissions and is the contact for permission to film on campus. 

    Articles from Ron Ozio
    Penn's Jonathan Moreno: 'Can Brain Research Keep Us Safe?'

    • Penn's Jonathan Moreno: 'Can Brain Research Keep Us Safe?'

    In his Sept. 8 Slate.com column, titled “Can Brain Research Keep Us Safe?” Penn’s Jonathan Moreno ponders if neuroscience research, or “neurosecurity,” can aid anti-terrorism efforts in a post-9/11 world. 
    Ezekiel J. Emanuel Appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor at University of Pennsylvania

    • Ezekiel J. Emanuel Appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor at University of Pennsylvania

    PHILADELPHIA -- Ezekiel J. Emanuel, a globally renowned bioethicist, will join the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania as the 13th Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, beginning Sept. 1.  The announcement was made by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price.
    Statement from President Gutmann on the Passing of Ruth Perelman

    • Statement from President Gutmann on the Passing of Ruth Perelman

    Philadelphia has lost a most beloved and consummately gracious civic leader with the passing of Ruth Perelman. In our city's centuries-long history, Mrs. Perelman and her husband, Raymond, have made a mark unlike any other.
    Stephen J. MacCarthy Named Penn Vice President for University Communications

    • Stephen J. MacCarthy Named Penn Vice President for University Communications

    PHILADELPHIA -- University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann announced today that Stephen J. MacCarthy, vice president for external relations at the University of Arizona, will become the University of Pennsylvania’s vice president for university communications.  He will assume his new position on Aug. 29, 2011.
    Penn Offers Admission to 12 Percent of Applicants for Class of 2015

    • Penn Offers Admission to 12 Percent of Applicants for Class of 2015

    PHILADELPHIA -- From an applicant pool 18 percent higher than last year, the University of Pennsylvania has offered admission to 3,880, or 12.3 percent, of 31,659 students who applied for the Class of 2015.   Last year Penn received 26,940 applications and admitted 3,840.
    Eduardo Glandt’s Term as Penn Engineering Dean Is Extended

    • Eduardo Glandt’s Term as Penn Engineering Dean Is Extended

    PHILADELPHIA – University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price today announced that Eduardo Glandt has agreed to extend his term as dean of Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science until June 30, 2015. 
    Penn Undergraduate Applications Increase 17 Percent

    • Penn Undergraduate Applications Increase 17 Percent

    PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania has reported a 17 percent increase in applications for admission to the class of 2015, according to Eric J. Furda, dean of admissions.  More than 31,600 applications were received, an increase from nearly 27,000 last year.  
    Making History Campaign Co-Chair Makes $5 Million Gift to Endow University PIK Professorship

    • Making History Campaign Co-Chair Makes $5 Million Gift to Endow University PIK Professorship

    PHILADELPHIA -- University of Pennsylvania Trustee Robert M. Levy and Diane v.S. Levy have made a $5 million gift designated for faculty support.  The gift will be used to endow a Penn Integrates Knowledge Professorship, which will be named the Diane v.S. and Robert M. Levy University Professorship.The announcement was made by Penn President Amy Gutmann.
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