Outstanding staff honored at Models of Excellence award ceremony Audience members clapping, cheering, and holding celebratory signs at the 2025 Models of Excellence award ceremony.(Image: Allie Ippolito for Margo Reed Studio) Outstanding staff honored at Models of Excellence award ceremony Dozens of staff representing various divisions across the University were recognized during the 2025 Models of Excellence event for their exceptional, impactful efforts at Penn. 3 min. read
Wharton’s Dinan Hall restoration celebrated President J. Larry Jameson, Wharton School Dean Erika H. James, and Trustee Jamie Dinan at the Dinan Hall dedication ceremony.(IMAGE: SHIRA YUDKOFF) Wharton’s Dinan Hall restoration celebrated A gift from Trustee, Wharton Board of Advisors member, and alumnus Jamie Dinan led to renovation of former Vance Hall. 2 min. read
AI Across Disciplines event highlights the power of ‘breadth and connectivity’ at universities From left: Bhuvnesh Jain, Marylyn Ritchie, Dawn Bonnell, René Vidal, Duncan Watts, and Lynn Wu. nocred AI Across Disciplines event highlights the power of ‘breadth and connectivity’ at universities At a cross-disciplinary gathering at Amy Gutmann Hall, the Penn community celebrated the launch of the Penn AI Initiative with a panel discussing AI research at Penn—and writ large. 5 min. read
Penn Arts & Sciences receives $8M commitment from The Robert K. Johnson Foundation nocred Penn Arts & Sciences receives $8M commitment from The Robert K. Johnson Foundation The gift will endow the Integrated Studies Program, which offers an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience for Benjamin Franklin Scholars students pursuing degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. 2 min. read
Actor, director, producer, Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks to speak at 269th Commencement Class of 1996 alumna Elizabeth Banks will address the Class of 2025 at Penn’s 269th Commencement on May 19.(Image: Robert Ascroft) Actor, director, producer, Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks to speak at 269th Commencement At the Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 19, Banks will receive an honorary degree, along with the other 2025 Penn honorary degree recipients. 4 min. read
Penn Board of Trustees votes to appoint J. Larry Jameson President and extend his term through June 2027 “I am confident that our University’s future is bright as we prioritize our core values of excellence, freedom of inquiry and expression, and respect,” says Penn President J. Larry Jameson. “I am deeply committed to this extraordinary institution, and it is an honor to serve as Penn’s President.”nocred Penn Board of Trustees votes to appoint J. Larry Jameson President and extend his term through June 2027 Jameson has served as Interim President since December 2023. Prior to that, he was Executive Vice President of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and Dean of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine.
FY24 Economic Impact Report shows Penn helps drive $37 billion through the region’s economy nocred FY24 Economic Impact Report shows Penn helps drive $37 billion through the region’s economy The University, Philadelphia’s largest private employer, generates economic development across the city, Commonwealth, and region. 3 min. read
Celebrating the architectural legacy of Penn’s first Black architecture graduate Peter Cook, a descendant of Julian Abele, and Interim Penn President J. Larry Jameson next to a newly unveiled framed portrait of Julian Abele that decorates Eisenlohr Hall. nocred Celebrating the architectural legacy of Penn’s first Black architecture graduate At a gathering at Eisenlohr Hall, a portrait of renowned architect Julian Abele and a series of his paintings were unveiled, formally recognizing his design contributions to one of campus’ iconic structures.
Matthew Grossman named head of University Communications at Penn Matthew Grossman will oversee the University’s internal and external communications operations effective April 7.nocred Matthew Grossman named head of University Communications at Penn The Chief Brand and Communications Officer at Techstars will succeed Stephen J. MacCarthy on April 7.
Jonathan A. Epstein named head of Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Health System Image: Margo Reed Jonathan A. Epstein named head of Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Health System Epstein has served as interim EVP and interim dean since December 2023.