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University of Pennsylvania Names School of Design in Recognition of Stuart Weitzman’s Lifetime Commitment and Support of Penn
University of Pennsylvania Names School of Design in Recognition of Stuart Weitzman’s Lifetime Commitment and Support of Penn
The new name will be the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
Testing finds signs of African-American burial ground beneath Chestnut Street property
Testing finds signs of African-American burial ground beneath Chestnut Street property
Portions of the cemetery, dating to the 19th century, may still lie beneath land owned by Penn. University officials are working with the community to decide what’s next.
Marc Lo named executive director of new Office of Penn First Plus Students
Marc Lo named executive director of new Office of Penn First Plus Students
The announcement was made on Friday by Penn Provost Wendell Pritchett. He is the first director of the new program, which was established earlier this year by Pritchett and President Amy Gutmann.
Jeb Bush named Presidential Professor of Practice for 2018-19 academic year at Penn
University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett today announced that former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has been named a non-resident Presidential Professor of Practice for the 2018-19 academic year.
Sara Bachman named dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice
Bachman, an acclaimed scholar, epidemiologist and expert in social welfare policy, will lead the school beginning January 1st.
Dr. Benoit Dubé appointed Chief Wellness Officer
Dr. Benoit Dubé appointed Chief Wellness Officer
Provost Wendell Pritchett and Vice Provost for University Life Valarie Swain-Cade McCoullum today announced the appointment of Dr. Benoit Dubé, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, as the University of Pennsylvania’s first Chief Wellness Officer.
Penn announces landmark fundraising and engagement campaign to strengthen world impact
Penn announces landmark fundraising and engagement campaign to strengthen world impact
The Power of Penn: Advancing Knowledge for Good will support vital University-wide programs and priorities across Penn’s 12 schools and 6 centers, including Penn Medicine.
Class of 2018 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced
Class of 2018 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced
Nine seniors received the annual awards for their post-graduate projects, designed to make a meaningful global impact.
Mark Wolff named dean of Penn Dental Medicine
Mark Wolff named dean of Penn Dental Medicine
Mark Wolff will become the next Morton Amsterdam Dean of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1.
Andrew Hoffman named dean of Penn Vet
Andrew Hoffman has been named the next Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, effective Aug. 1.