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Alumni
After more than 40 years, Almanac’s dedicated leader to retire
After more than 40 years, Almanac’s dedicated leader to retire
Marguerite Miller reflects on her long tenure at Penn, reminiscing on a time of running the publication before voicemail messages, before computers, and before the internet existed.
Sprint football legend Tim Ortman’s big day
Sprint football legend Tim Ortman’s big day
The sprint football legend had a Senior Night to remember in 1999, rushing for the most yards in school and league history.
Robert and Jane Toll Foundation makes $50 million gift to Penn Law
Robert and Jane Toll Foundation makes $50 million gift to Penn Law
The gift will expand the Toll Public Interest Scholars and Fellows Program, doubling the number of public interest graduates in the coming decade through a combination of full and partial tuition scholarships.
Raymond Pace Alexander: A history of righting the wrongs
Raymond Pace Alexander: A history of righting the wrongs
The Wharton graduate of the Class of 1920 went on the become one of Philadelphia’s leading civil rights lawyers, and had a lasting impact on the city.
Brodeur signs with German pro team
Brodeur signs with German pro team
The future Penn Hall of Famer will join MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg of Germany’s top-level easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga.
From coaching West Philly kids to the NBA
From coaching West Philly kids to the NBA
A student outreach project in West Philly and a timely internship helped launch Penn alum Taylor Jenkins’ NBA career as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Bridging the communication divide for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities
Bridging the communication divide for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities
Clear-fronted face masks, better and more frequent interpreters, and amped up involvement from local organizations have made a big difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Howard and Nancy Marks endow the Marks Family Center for Excellence in Writing
Howard and Nancy Marks endow the Marks Family Center for Excellence in Writing
The Marks Family Center for Excellence in Writing at Penn Arts & Sciences is the second gift in support of writing education at Penn by Wharton alum Howard Marks and Nancy Marks.
Alumni Weekend moves virtual, for now
Alumni Weekend moves virtual, for now
To keep connected while staying apart, Penn alumni are invited to tune into online programming Saturday, May 16.
AJ Brodeur’s substance over style
AJ Brodeur’s substance over style
Without any flashiness, AJ Brodeur leaves his mark as an all-time Penn basketball great.
In the News
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
AOP Spotlight Series: Mike McLaughlin, Father Judge—Class of 1984
The former AOP student-athlete has guided Penn women’s basketball since 2009-10, leading the Quakers to four Ivy League titles and three NCAA Tournament appearances.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Peggy Kowalski, who may have spent more hours in the Palestra than anybody ever, retires
For many of the last 38 years, as Penn Athletic’s director of special events, Kowalski has to be on the short list, maybe even at the top of it, for people who spent the most combined lifetime time at the Palestra and Franklin Field. Her earliest work days were as an undergrad selling tickets and answering to her boss who was also her father, and in honor of the two, the front lobby box office will be named the Donohue-Kowalski Box Office.
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The Washington Post
Kindness spreads with volunteer links at corona connects
May graduates Hadassah Raskas, Steven Hamel, and Megan Kyne created Corona Connects, a platform to organize volunteers across the country.
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Technical.ly Philly
A $5M donation to Wharton will establish a new AI for Business program
The Wharton School is establishing “AI for Business,” a new organization made possible by funding from alumni Tao Zhang and Selina Chin. The organization will be led by Kartik Hosanagar. “The advances made possible by artificial intelligence hold the potential to vastly improve lives and business processes,” said Dean Geoff Garrett.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
A journey years in the making: Mom and daughter graduate from Penn together
Mother-daughter duo Stephanie and Arielle Pierson graduated from the School of Arts & Sciences simultaneously. “We have never done anything conventionally, so this graduation, of course, is going to be unconventional,” said the younger Pierson.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
New Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was a star athlete at St. Joseph’s Prep, Penn
At 37, Stefanski has climbed through the coaching ranks since his first job at Penn, going from an offensive assistant for the Minnesota Vikings to offensive coordinator. He will be the third-youngest head coach in the NFL.
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