Modeling excellence through COVID-19 Rodolfo Altamirano (left), Eugene G. Janda (center), Leigh Rosen Gantz (right). Modeling excellence through COVID-19 As the pandemic impacts what it means to keep the campus running, Penn Today asks three supervisors, former Models of Excellence winners, for tips on helping staff address the new workplace.
Honoring outstanding staff members with 2020 Models of Excellence awards Honoring outstanding staff members with 2020 Models of Excellence awards The traditional Models of Excellence ceremony could not take place in April because of the coronavirus, but the entire Penn community celebrates the 2020 honorees.
Mahama’s mighty throws gain All-American glory Mahama’s mighty throws gain All-American glory Shining in the weight throw and shot put, the rising junior has been honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Sixteen Penn students and recent graduates awarded 2020-21 Fulbright Scholarships Penn has 16 Fulbright Scholars for 2020-21. From left. Top row: Abby Cacho, Faith Cho, Serena Hajjar, Henry Hoffman. Second row: Natalia Lindsey, James Nassur, Ton Nguyen, Christine Olagun-Samuel. Third row: Mark Perfect, Stephanie Petrella, Aiden Reiter, Arryonna Santos. Fourth row: Adam Sax, Raka Sen, Adithya Sriram, Sam Tullman. Sixteen Penn students and recent graduates awarded 2020-21 Fulbright Scholarships Sixteen Penn students and recent graduates have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year to conduct research or teach English in countries around the world. The list includes nine undergraduates and one graduate student in the Class of 2020.
Akins caps stupendous career with All-American selection Akins caps stupendous career with All-American selection The May Penn grad and track star was recently honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Sarah J. Jackson, Duncan Watts awarded 2020 Andrew Carnegie Fellowships 2020 Carnegie Fellows Sarah Jackson and Duncan Watts. Sarah J. Jackson, Duncan Watts awarded 2020 Andrew Carnegie Fellowships The program supports high-caliber scholarly research in the humanities and social sciences that addresses important and enduring issues confronting our society.
Bryzgalova selected ITA singles All-American Bryzgalova selected ITA singles All-American The sophomore on the women’s tennis team finished the season ranked No. 13 in the country.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Carl June elected to National Academy of Sciences Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Carl June are among more than 140 new members elected to the National Academy of Sciences. (Image: Eric Sucar (L) and Courtesy of Penn Medicine) Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Carl June elected to National Academy of Sciences The researchers, from the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the Perelman School of Medicine, join a class of honored scholars recognized for their unique and ongoing contributions to original research.
Four Penn faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Four Penn faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Guthrie Ramsey, Kathleen Stebe, Eve M. Troutt Powell, and Barbie Zelizer join a group recognized for their world-class leadership and expertise.
Penn alum Shadrack Frimpong awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship Alum Shadrack Frimpong, who earned an undergraduate degree in 2015 and a master’s in 2019 from Penn, has received a 2020 Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Penn alum Shadrack Frimpong awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship Shadrack Frimpong, Penn graduate and 2015 Presidents Engagement Prize winner, has been awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in public health and primary care at the University of Cambridge in England.