Penn extends terms of Education and Law deans Pam Grossman, dean of the Graduate School of Education, and Ted Ruger, dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, have had their terms extended through 2023. Penn extends terms of Education and Law deans Pam Grossman, dean of the Graduate School of Education, and Ted Ruger, dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, will now serve until June 30, 2023,
Vincent Reina on fair housing in the U.S., in the city, and in pandemic times Vincent Reina on fair housing in the U.S., in the city, and in pandemic times The expert in fair housing and urban planning discusses how cities can address low-income housing policy, neighborhood change, and community and economic development, and how the pandemic has made inequities even more visible.
‘Traveling Black,’ a look at the civil rights movement in motion Penn In the News The New York Times ‘Traveling Black,’ a look at the civil rights movement in motion “Traveling Black,” a book by Mia Bay of the School of Arts & Sciences, was featured. The work is a history of mobility and resistance in the U.S. Reflecting on a year shaped by COVID-19 Reflecting on a year shaped by COVID-19 Penn Today brings together noteworthy stories and images from the past year and highlights ways for individual members of the Penn community to share their personal experiences. Celebrating women of color ‘At the table’ Undergraduate nominee Sciaska Ulysse thanked the Netter Center for her nomination and said, "I'm so excited to see how we can give back to communities after graduation." Celebrating women of color ‘At the table’ The annual Women of Color award ceremony celebrated its 34th year in an online event led by the Women of Color at Penn Planning Committee and the African American Resource Center. James Corner elected to American Academy of Arts and Letters Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School James Corner elected to American Academy of Arts and Letters The professor emeritus and renowned landscape architect and urban designer has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, widely considered the highest form of recognition of artistic merit in the United States. Jason Karlawish on the science and history of Alzheimer’s Jason Karlawish on the science and history of Alzheimer’s The the co-director of the Penn Memory Center outlines the medical, social, and ethical challenges that surround Alzheimer’s disease. Kevin Johnson appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor Kevin Johnson appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor Johnson, the University’s 27th PIK Professor, will hold joint appointments in the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication. Has the U.S. education system lost the ability to teach the country’s own history? Image: David Hollenbach Has the U.S. education system lost the ability to teach the country’s own history? The education scholar and historian discusses how the U.S. education system has failed the country, and how we can help our children recover it. Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw puts the nation’s first ladies on display Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, associate professor of history of art, was the curator of the exhibition "Every Eye Is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States" at the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery. Shaw returned to Penn this semester after serving as the Gallery's senior historian and director of history, research, and scholarly programs. Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw puts the nation’s first ladies on display As curator of the first comprehensive exhibition on first ladies at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw weaves her scholarship into the stories of the women who supported U.S. presidents while in the White House.
Reflecting on a year shaped by COVID-19 Reflecting on a year shaped by COVID-19 Penn Today brings together noteworthy stories and images from the past year and highlights ways for individual members of the Penn community to share their personal experiences.
Celebrating women of color ‘At the table’ Undergraduate nominee Sciaska Ulysse thanked the Netter Center for her nomination and said, "I'm so excited to see how we can give back to communities after graduation." Celebrating women of color ‘At the table’ The annual Women of Color award ceremony celebrated its 34th year in an online event led by the Women of Color at Penn Planning Committee and the African American Resource Center.
James Corner elected to American Academy of Arts and Letters Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School James Corner elected to American Academy of Arts and Letters The professor emeritus and renowned landscape architect and urban designer has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, widely considered the highest form of recognition of artistic merit in the United States.
Jason Karlawish on the science and history of Alzheimer’s Jason Karlawish on the science and history of Alzheimer’s The the co-director of the Penn Memory Center outlines the medical, social, and ethical challenges that surround Alzheimer’s disease.
Kevin Johnson appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor Kevin Johnson appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor Johnson, the University’s 27th PIK Professor, will hold joint appointments in the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication.
Has the U.S. education system lost the ability to teach the country’s own history? Image: David Hollenbach Has the U.S. education system lost the ability to teach the country’s own history? The education scholar and historian discusses how the U.S. education system has failed the country, and how we can help our children recover it.
Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw puts the nation’s first ladies on display Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, associate professor of history of art, was the curator of the exhibition "Every Eye Is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States" at the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery. Shaw returned to Penn this semester after serving as the Gallery's senior historian and director of history, research, and scholarly programs. Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw puts the nation’s first ladies on display As curator of the first comprehensive exhibition on first ladies at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw weaves her scholarship into the stories of the women who supported U.S. presidents while in the White House.