Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology Additional support from P. Roy Vagelos and Diana T. Vagelos helps to expand the building project which will consolidate the University’s existing and future energy research.
Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Ben Murray and Matt DeVivo launched “Thank You, Now What?” to share veterans’ stories about transitioning to civilian life.
Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field After decades of superstition and pushback, the first group of women stepped onto Franklin Field with the Penn Band 50 years ago.
Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus The generosity of Penn Alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman has brought the work of noted artist Simone Leigh to the University of Pennsylvania.
‘Homecoming at Home’ arts preview On Nov. 11, Jill Krutick will discuss her transition from finance professional to full-time artist, present some of her work, and explain how she’s adapted her business in the face of coronavirus closings. (Image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) ‘Homecoming at Home’ arts preview For Homecoming 2020, the visual arts experience will be available online 24/7, including a virtual Gallery Hop.
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.
AOP Spotlight Series: Mike McLaughlin, Father Judge—Class of 1984 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. Raymond Pace Alexander: A history of righting the wrongs Raymond Pace Alexander as a Common Pleas Court judge. (Image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) 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.
Raymond Pace Alexander: A history of righting the wrongs Raymond Pace Alexander as a Common Pleas Court judge. (Image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) 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.