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A ‘sensational’ Hey Day for the Class of 2024
college hall during hey day 2023

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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.

Lauren Hertzler

Penn School of Social Policy & Practice names New Social Innovation Scholars Program
Randi and Brian Schwartz

Randi Schwartz and Brian D. Schwartz, a Trustee and vice chair of the SP2 Board of Advisors.

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Penn School of Social Policy & Practice names New Social Innovation Scholars Program

The Randi and Brian Schwartz Social Innovation Scholarship will provide full-tuition support for students seeking to generate impact in such areas as economic security, immigration, and global conflict.

Juliana Rosati

University of Pennsylvania plans; Gulfstream growth
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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.

Celebrating Penn’s Named Scholarship Program in New York City
Magill on stage with three students smiling

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Celebrating Penn’s Named Scholarship Program in New York City

President Liz Magill moderated a panel featuring three students who shared their unique paths to and extraordinary experiences at Penn, thanks to the University’s generous donor community.

Lauren Hertzler

Katharine O. Strunk named Dean of Penn’s top-ranked Graduate School of Education
New GSE dean smiling against colorful backdrop

Katharine O. Strunk

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Katharine O. Strunk named Dean of Penn’s top-ranked Graduate School of Education

Strunk, an award-winning mixed methods scholar at Michigan State University, is an expert on teacher labor markets, school and district improvement and accountability policies, and efforts to boost student achievement. 
‘A big responsibility to do great things’
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.