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MLK Interfaith Commemoration highlights allyship of Black and Jewish communities
Keynote at MLK interfaith event.

Rev. William Gipson moderates a keynote discussion with Rabbi David Wolpe and actor, writer, and director Jonah Platt, both Penn alumni.

(Image: Damien Townsville)

MLK Interfaith Commemoration highlights allyship of Black and Jewish communities

The annual event this year featured a discussion between Rabbi David Wolpe and alum, actor, writer, and director Jonah Platt, along with student performances and the presentation of awards.
Penn alum named 2024 Churchill Scholar 
Xander Uyttendaele standing in front of a windowed door with sunlight streaming through

A May graduate of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Xander Uyttendaele is among 16 students or recent graduates selected nationwide as 2024 Churchill Scholars.

(Image: Courtesy of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships)

Penn alum named 2024 Churchill Scholar 

Xander Uyttendaele, a 2023 graduate, is among 16 selected nationwide to receive the scholarship.

Louisa Shepard

Celebrating innovation and impact
Sean McCooe, Holger Kissel, Shu Yang, Firooz Alfatouni, Steve Kelly, and Sean Marett pose for photograph at an award ceremony.

During its recent eighth annual Celebration of Innovation, the Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) reported on a successful fiscal year 2023. From left: Sean McCooe, Holger Kissel, Shu Yang, Firooz Alfatouni, Steve Kelly, and Sean Marett.

(Image: Courtesy of Felice Macera)

Celebrating innovation and impact

Now in its tenth year of operation, the Penn Center for Innovation marked innovation achievements from fiscal year 2023 with highlights and awards.
Penn alumna Ashley Fuchs is a 2024 Marshall Scholar
Ashley Fuchs standing outside

Ashley Fuchs, a 2022 graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2024 Marshall Scholar. 

(Image: Courtesy of Ashley Fuchs)

Penn alumna Ashley Fuchs is a 2024 Marshall Scholar

Ashley Fuchs, a 2022 graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, has been chosen as a 2024 Marshall Scholar. Established by the British Government, the Marshall Scholarship funds as many as three years of study for a graduate degree in any field in an institution in the United Kingdom. 

Louisa Shepard

Two Penn fourth-year students have received Schwarzman Scholarships
Amanda Howard standing outside with trees behind her and Joey Yang standing in front of a striped backdrop

Fourth-year students Amanda Howard (left) and Zhouyi (Joey) Yang have received Schwarzman Scholarships, which fund a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

(Image: Courtesy of Penn's Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships)

Two Penn fourth-year students have received Schwarzman Scholarships

Fourth-years Amanda Howard and Zhouyi (Joey) Yang have received Schwarzman Scholarships, which fund a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

Louisa Shepard