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.
Peggy Kowalski, who may have spent more hours in the Palestra than anybody ever, retires 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. 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 Taylor Jenkins. (Image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) 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. Kindness spreads with volunteer links at corona connects 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. Bridging the communication divide for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities Alum Kate Panzer had just a little experience sewing before she began making the clear-fronted masks. “I’ve learned so much about sewing,” she says. “People across the world have pulled out their sewing machines to provide this resource.” (Image: Courtesy Kate Panzer) 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 Marks 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. A journey years in the making: Mom and daughter graduate from Penn together 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. A $5M donation to Wharton will establish a new AI for Business program 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. 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. Load More
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 Taylor Jenkins. (Image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) 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.
Kindness spreads with volunteer links at corona connects 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. Bridging the communication divide for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities Alum Kate Panzer had just a little experience sewing before she began making the clear-fronted masks. “I’ve learned so much about sewing,” she says. “People across the world have pulled out their sewing machines to provide this resource.” (Image: Courtesy Kate Panzer) 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 Marks 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. A journey years in the making: Mom and daughter graduate from Penn together 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. A $5M donation to Wharton will establish a new AI for Business program 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. 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. Load More
Bridging the communication divide for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities Alum Kate Panzer had just a little experience sewing before she began making the clear-fronted masks. “I’ve learned so much about sewing,” she says. “People across the world have pulled out their sewing machines to provide this resource.” (Image: Courtesy Kate Panzer) 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 Marks 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.
A journey years in the making: Mom and daughter graduate from Penn together 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. A $5M donation to Wharton will establish a new AI for Business program 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. 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. Load More
A $5M donation to Wharton will establish a new AI for Business program 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. 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.
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.