At Convocation, first-years called on to ‘embrace the unexpected’ nocred At Convocation, first-years called on to ‘embrace the unexpected’ Penn’s 286th academic year formally began at Convocation, where President J. Larry Jameson drew lessons from nature by invoking fireflies—recognizing students’ brilliance, prescribing them to ‘“embrace the unexpected,” and reminding them, “Fireflies do not glow alone.” 4 min. read
Penn leaders welcome first-years and families nocred Penn leaders welcome first-years and families President J. Larry Jameson offered a message of encouragement, comparing the scaffolding on Fisher Fine Arts Library to the support Penn will provide the Class of 2029, and Provost John L. Jackson Jr. told students they will be challenged both with new ideas and to embrace differences. 2 min. read
Penn campus in high spirits for Move-In 2025 nocred Penn campus in high spirits for Move-In 2025 Thousands of new and returning students move into campus housing this week. 2 min. read
Leigh N. Whitaker appointed vice president for government and community affairs Image: Courtesy of the Office of Government and Community Affairs 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. 3 min. read
Move-In primer 2025 nocred Move-In primer 2025 Penn Today offers a practical guide to undergraduates moving into College Houses Aug. 18 and 24 and participating in orientation between Aug. 20 and 25. 3 min. read
Penn names new executive to lead business operations, campus development Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn names new executive to lead business operations, campus development Mark F. Dingfield has been named executive vice president of Penn, featuring remarks from President J. Larry Jameson. Former Penn president Amy Gutmann to be honored at Weitzman this fall Penn In the News Jewish Exponent Former Penn president Amy Gutmann to be honored at Weitzman this fall President Emerita Amy Gutmann will receive the Only in America Award from the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Former Penn president Amy Gutmann to receive award from American Jewish history museum in Philadelphia Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Former Penn president Amy Gutmann to receive award from American Jewish history museum in Philadelphia President Emerita Amy Gutmann will receive the Only in America Award from the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement nocred Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement Actor, director, producer, and Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks delivered the Commencement address to around 6,000 graduates on Monday, May 19, at Franklin Field. 6 min. read President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ nocred President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ “In a time of constant change and renewal, what keeps us connected is our traditions,” said Penn President J. Larry Jameson at an Alumni Weekend gathering. 5 min. read Load More
Former Penn president Amy Gutmann to be honored at Weitzman this fall Penn In the News Jewish Exponent Former Penn president Amy Gutmann to be honored at Weitzman this fall President Emerita Amy Gutmann will receive the Only in America Award from the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Former Penn president Amy Gutmann to receive award from American Jewish history museum in Philadelphia Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Former Penn president Amy Gutmann to receive award from American Jewish history museum in Philadelphia President Emerita Amy Gutmann will receive the Only in America Award from the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement nocred Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement Actor, director, producer, and Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks delivered the Commencement address to around 6,000 graduates on Monday, May 19, at Franklin Field. 6 min. read President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ nocred President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ “In a time of constant change and renewal, what keeps us connected is our traditions,” said Penn President J. Larry Jameson at an Alumni Weekend gathering. 5 min. read Load More
Former Penn president Amy Gutmann to receive award from American Jewish history museum in Philadelphia Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Former Penn president Amy Gutmann to receive award from American Jewish history museum in Philadelphia President Emerita Amy Gutmann will receive the Only in America Award from the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement nocred Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement Actor, director, producer, and Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks delivered the Commencement address to around 6,000 graduates on Monday, May 19, at Franklin Field. 6 min. read President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ nocred President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ “In a time of constant change and renewal, what keeps us connected is our traditions,” said Penn President J. Larry Jameson at an Alumni Weekend gathering. 5 min. read
Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement nocred Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement Actor, director, producer, and Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks delivered the Commencement address to around 6,000 graduates on Monday, May 19, at Franklin Field. 6 min. read
President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ nocred President Jameson provides a ‘snapshot of Penn’s momentum’ “In a time of constant change and renewal, what keeps us connected is our traditions,” said Penn President J. Larry Jameson at an Alumni Weekend gathering. 5 min. read