Celebrating community at Penn’s 267th Commencement nocred Celebrating community at Penn’s 267th Commencement Thousands of students and their biggest supporters—those who President Liz Magill described as “force multipliers”—flooded campus Monday for a sunny ceremony for the ages.
New gift will support international undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania Image: Courtesy of Daniel and Brett Sundheim New gift will support international undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Daniel and Brett Sundheim have established endowed scholarships and provided additional financial resources for Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences students from around the globe.
A conversation with Mark Dingfield, VP for finance and treasurer Mark Dingfield, vice president for finance and treasurer in Penn’s Division of Finance. nocred A conversation with Mark Dingfield, VP for finance and treasurer Mark Dingfield, who began his role as vice president for finance and treasurer in October, discusses undergraduate financial aid, the University’s finances, and financial wellness.
Who, What, Why: Jamie-Lee Josselyn As associate director for recruitment for the Creative Writing Program, Jamie-Lee Josselyn visits high schools across the country to talk with student writers about opportunities at Penn. A Penn alum, she is also the founder and director of the Summer Workshop for Young Writers at the Kelly Writers House. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Jamie-Lee Josselyn As associate director for recruitment for the Creative Writing Program, Jamie-Lee Josselyn visits high schools across the country to talk with student writers about opportunities at Penn.
1vyG Summit comes to Penn nocred 1vyG Summit comes to Penn The annual event will return to campus, featuring panel discussions, keynote speakers, award ceremonies, and networking events, all focused on improving the first-generation, low-income student experience.
Class of 2026 moves in Class of 2026 moves in New students traveled from near and far Tuesday, settling into College Houses, meeting their roommates, and spending precious moments with family.
Du Bois College House celebrates 50 years First-year students Mataeya McFadden, Sarah Oburu, and Danielle Uter chat with Interim President Wendell Pritchett at the Du Bois College House 50th anniversary kickoff. Du Bois College House celebrates 50 years For five decades, the living and learning space has served as a home away from home for students, and the community has evolved into a family.
Hostility among friends can come from surprising places Hostility among friends can come from surprising places Sherelle Ferguson, and Annette Lareau, Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Professor in the Social Sciences, find that “hostile ignorance” can come from surprising places.
Inspiring people, place, and purpose Inspiring people, place, and purpose Penn President Amy Gutmann’s record tenure of nearly 18 years is the University’s most transformative.
Mentor support for the first-generation college experience Senior Rachel Swym (left) was a summer intern with alumna Leanne Huebner at the educational nonprofit Minds Matter, and they have continued their connection ever since. Mentor support for the first-generation college experience Three decades apart, senior Rachel Swym and alumna Leanne Huebner found a common bond in their rural backgrounds and first-generation, highly aided college experience.