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Ron Ozio

Director, Media Relations
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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
    René Vidal appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor at Penn
    René Vidal

    Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor René Vidal has joint appointments in the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

    René Vidal appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor at Penn

    Vidal, a global pioneer of data science, has joint appointments in radiology in the Perelman School of Medicine and electrical and systems engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
    James J. Husson named head of Development and Alumni Relations at Penn
    James Husson.

    Effective October 17, 2022, James Husson will head a division devoted to fundraising and to nurturing relationships with the University’s alumni.

    James J. Husson named head of Development and Alumni Relations at Penn

    Starting in October, Husson will head a division devoted to fundraising and to nurturing relationships with the University’s alumni.
    Desmond Patton appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
    Desmond Upton Patton.

    Desmond Upton Patton will be the Brian and Randi Schwartz University Professor effective July 1.

    Desmond Patton appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor

    Patton will be Penn’s Brian and Randi Schwartz University Professor, with joint appointments in the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Annenberg School for Communication and a secondary appointment in the Perelman School of Medicine.
    Penn announces new tuition-free program to recruit, train, and deploy nurse practitioners to underserved communities across the U.S.
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    Homepage image: The Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program will recruit and prepare nurse practitioners to provide primary care to individuals and families in underserved communities across the U.S.

    Penn announces new tuition-free program to recruit, train, and deploy nurse practitioners to underserved communities across the U.S.

    $125 million gift from Leonard A. Lauder to transform nursing care

    Ed Federico , Ron Ozio

    A message from University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees Chair Scott L. Bok
    Suited person in hallway lined with portraits

    Former Provost Wendell Pritchett has been selected as Interim President of the University.

    A message from University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees Chair Scott L. Bok

    Bok today announced that former Provost Wendell Pritchett has been selected to serve as Interim President of the University, effective at such time as Amy Gutmann may be confirmed and resign to serve as Ambassador to Germany.
    Steiner’s term as dean of Penn’s Weitzman School of Design is extended
    Design School Dean Fritz Steiner seated behind table in front of abstract green and white painting

    Frederick “Fritz” Steiner, dean of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania.

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    Steiner’s term as dean of Penn’s Weitzman School of Design is extended

    Frederick “Fritz” Steiner’s term as dean of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design has been extended two years to June 30, 2025. The announcement was made by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Interim Provost Beth A. Winkelstein.

    Ron Ozio , Michael Grant

    Penn Engineering reveals new data science building will be named Amy Gutmann Hall
    Amy Gutmann stands with arms crossed by a sunlit window.

    Penn President Amy Gutmann, the eighth and longest-serving President in Penn’s history.

    Penn Engineering reveals new data science building will be named Amy Gutmann Hall

    The School of Engineering and Applied Science’s new data science building unveiled its new name, Amy Gutmann Hall, honoring Penn’s eight and longest-serving president.

    Ron Ozio , Evan Lerner

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