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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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