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A vibrant sixth annual Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo
A vibrant sixth annual Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo
Penn hosted this year’s Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, uniting Penn buyers and local and diverse suppliers and emphasizing community.
Anna Cowenhoven named head of University Communications at Penn
Anna Cowenhoven named head of University Communications at Penn
Anna Cowenhoven will begin her role as Vice President for University Communications on Aug.
A quieter campus for Philadelphia’s voting day
A quieter campus for Philadelphia’s voting day
The primary election follows a lively Commencement and on-campus move-out. But the ballot may determine Philadephia’s 100th mayor.
Celebrating community at Penn’s 267th Commencement
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.
Four Commencement traditions explained
Four Commencement traditions explained
Penn Today dives into some of the unique sights and sounds that help commemorate the joyous occasion.
New gift will support international undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania
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 lively in-person Models of Excellence celebration
A lively in-person Models of Excellence celebration
This year’s ceremony honored the dedicated staff who make Penn’s success possible with the energy of a home team win.
Penn Forward tour makes its final stop
Penn Forward tour makes its final stop
President Liz Magill and hundreds of alumni from the Philadelphia area joined together at the National Constitution Center for an evening of connections and conversation.
A ‘sensational’ Hey Day for the Class of 2024
A ‘sensational’ Hey Day for the Class of 2024
Students celebrated the longtime tradition of rising to senior status with Penn’s new president and a whole lot of selfies.
Celebrating the 2023 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners
Celebrating the 2023 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners
At a special luncheon on campus, President Liz Magill recognized this year’s eight awardees, who she said “exemplify imagination, creativity, grit, and leadership.”
In the News
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Dr. John L. Jackson Jr. appointed provost at the University of Pennsylvania
Dean John L. Jackson, Jr. of the Annenberg School for Communication has been appointed provost at Penn, with remarks from President Liz Magill.
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The Business Journals
University of Pennsylvania plans; Gulfstream growth
President Liz Magill says that Penn is fiscally and financially capable of being aggressive with its future thanks to a lack of headwinds afflicting much of the higher education sector.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
‘A big responsibility to do great things’
President Liz Magill discusses her first year in office and her long-term vision for Penn, including the University’s role in Philadelphia and pressing topics in higher education.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn names first female law school dean in 170-plus year history
Sophia Z. Lee has been named as the first female dean of Penn Carey Law. She will begin July 1 following the eight year tenure of Dean Ted Ruger. President Liz Magill and incoming Provost John L. Jackson Jr. offer remarks.
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Forbes
The majority of America’s top-ranked colleges will be led by a woman or person of color this fall
Eleven of the top 20 colleges in America will be led by a woman or person of color by next fall, with Penn helmed by President Liz Magill.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn has selected Annenberg dean John L. Jackson Jr. as next provost
Dean John L. Jackson, Jr., of the Annenberg School for Communication has been named as Penn’s next provost, with a statement from President Liz Magill.
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