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Michael Weisberg on building community at Penn

Michael Weisberg, a distinguished professor of philosophy, has been appointed to lead the continued implementation of recommendations from the Task Force on Antisemitism and the Commission on Countering Hate and Building Community.

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From framework to actions: Provost John L. Jackson Jr. talks Penn Forward

In a Q&A, Provost John L. Jackson Jr. explains the relationship between the strategic framework In Principle and Practice and Penn Forward—a new University-wide process and action plan that will advance Penn forward for the next decade and beyond.

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The college application process can be complicated. This Penn-developed course seeks to make it easier for Philly kids

Sean Vereen of the Graduate School of Education and Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule comment on the College App Classroom, a free 28-lesson course developed by the University of Pennsylvania.

Walking the walk with Penn’s VP of Business Services

A year into his role as vice president of Business Services, Michael Scales has built on the division’s “legacy of excellence” while being a sponge and getting to know students and staff around the division.

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Philly high schoolers imagine their futures through a Penn GSE summer program

The Academy at Penn, a five-year program in partnership with nonprofit Foundations, Penn Graduate School of Education, and the School District of Philadelphia, kicked off this summer with programming that empowered adolescents to assess their skills and imagine what’s possible for their careers.

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Leigh N. Whitaker appointed vice president for government and community affairs

Whitaker will begin her new role at Penn’s Office of Government and Community Affairs on Oct. 1.

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James Rogers named director of Campus Recreation at Penn

Rogers, who spent three years as the director of university recreation at Drexel, will begin on Sept. 1.

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Penn powers up AI learning for faculty and staff

AI Principles & Practices, a series of interactive sessions supported by a Draw Down the Lightning Grant, aims to enhance faculty and staff skills by introducing platforms and technologies supported at Penn.

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Attendees at the UCOMMS op-ed writing workshop

Penn hosts nine other colleges for op-ed panel

Journalists, communications staffers, and leaders from Penn and nine other Philly-area colleges and universities gathered at Penn Carey Law for an op-ed panel discussion. The event is part of a series being sponsored by University Communications to connect Penn with reporters and editors from major media outlets.

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Impact of research

Senior Vice Provost for Research Dawn Bonnell discusses with Inspiring Impact Magazine why a robust research enterprise is at the core of Penn’s educational mission.

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