Awards

In recognition of their distinguished accomplishments, 79 Penn staff members have won the 2016 Models of Excellence Award. The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 21, at 4 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium, followed by a reception.

Jacquie Posey April 14, 2016

(This is the first in a series of features introducing the 2016 President's Engagement Prize winners.)

Jacquie Posey April 5, 2016

Seniors Vaishak Kumar, Melanie Mariano and Kriya Patel have been named recipients of the 2016 President’s Engagement Prizes at the University of Pennsylvania. The announcement was made today by Penn President Amy Gutmann.

Amanda Mott ・March 23, 2016

With the help of a 2015 President’s Engagement Prize (PEP), recent Penn graduate Shadrack Frimpong is working to fill an unmet need in his hometown of Tarkwa Breman, Ghana.

Katherine Unger Baillie ・January 14, 2016

Though they graduated mere weeks ago, five members of Penn’s Class of 2015 have already begun projects destined to make a profound impact on individuals and communities around the world, with support from the President’s Engagement Prizes.

Christina Cook June 22, 2015

(This is the third in a series of features introducing the inaugural Penn President’s Engagement Prize winners.) Through strong support and encouragement from her family, Katlyn Grasso always knew she’d become a leader.

Jeanne Leong ・April 20, 2015

Penn President Amy Gutmann said she vividly remembers the afternoon she called the five recipients of the new

Lauren Hertzler ・April 8, 2015

President Amy Gutmann today announced the selection of five undergraduates at the University of Pennsylvania as the inaugural President’s Engagement Prize recipients. Awarded annually to Penn students to design and undertake fully-funded local, national or global engagement projects during the first year after they graduate, the President’s Engagement Prizes underscore the high priority that Penn places on educating students to put their knowledge to work for the betterment of humankind. 

Ron Ozio ・March 25, 2015

May graduate Mackenzie Fierceton from St. Louis been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for graduate study at the University of Oxford in England. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and is currently completing her master’s degree in clinical social work.

Ron Ozio

Senior Nicholas Thomas-Lewis has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship for graduate study at the University of Oxford. The captain of the varsity cheer team, he is majoring in cognitive science with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience.

Louisa Shepard