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$21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens
rare book room at the Katz Center.

Ione Apfelbaum Strauss & Hilary Strauss Rare Book Room at the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies.

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$21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences’ Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens

The donor, alumna Louise Strauss, was a member of the Katz Center’s board of advisors and was dedicated to volunteer work and philanthropy.

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‘A moment when Penn can lead in higher education’: President J. Larry Jameson introduces Penn Forward
Penn President J. Larry Jameson

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‘A moment when Penn can lead in higher education’: President J. Larry Jameson introduces Penn Forward

In a video message to the Penn community, Penn President J. Larry Jameson introduces Penn Forward, the University’s strategic planning initiative that builds on the progress of In Principle and Practice and boldly address the opportunities and challenges of the present moment in higher education.

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At Convocation, first-years called on to ‘embrace the unexpected’
Franklin Field during Penn’s 2025 Convocation.

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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.”

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Penn leaders welcome first-years and families
Penn President J. Larry Jameson shaking hands with a new student at the NSO event.

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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.

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Move-In primer 2025
Students, families, and Move-In volunteers along Locust Walk during Move-In.

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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.

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