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Let's Talk team on stage with Penn Interim President

Interim President J. Larry Jameson smiles for a photo onstage with the Let’s Talk team, awarded a 2024 Models of Excellence award.

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Awarding Penn’s extraordinary staff

The 25th Models of Excellence award ceremony brought together a huge crowd inside Harrison Auditorium, celebrating the people who ‘make Penn move.’

Lauren Hertzler

Models of Excellence celebrates 25 years
models of excellence celebration

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Models of Excellence celebrates 25 years

At the 25th Models of Excellence ceremony, 52 Penn staff members will be recognized in three categories.

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