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Q&A with Penn’s Interim President Wendell Pritchett
Wendell Pritchett smiles in his office

Q&A with Penn’s Interim President Wendell Pritchett

Pritchett, who will serve as the University’s leader until the end of June, discusses his background, his goals, and what he is looking forward to most this semester.

Lauren Hertzler

A hearty thank you from Penn’s longtime leader
Penn President Amy Gutmann stands among many Penn students in a large tent for a party.

A hearty thank you from Penn’s longtime leader

Former President Amy Gutmann offered gratitude for and bid farewell to the Penn community who she says has become her family throughout the years.

Lauren Hertzler

Inspiring people, place, and purpose
penn president amy gutmann

Inspiring people, place, and purpose

Penn President Amy Gutmann’s record tenure of nearly 18 years is the University’s most transformative.

Penn Today Staff

A message from University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees Chair Scott L. Bok
Suited person in hallway lined with portraits

Former Provost Wendell Pritchett has been selected as Interim President of the University.

A message from University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees Chair Scott L. Bok

Bok today announced that former Provost Wendell Pritchett has been selected to serve as Interim President of the University, effective at such time as Amy Gutmann may be confirmed and resign to serve as Ambassador to Germany.
University of Virginia provost will replace Amy Gutmann as Penn’s next president
Philadelphia Inquirer

University of Virginia provost will replace Amy Gutmann as Penn’s next president

Current University of Virginia provost M. Elizabeth Magill has been nominated to serve as Penn’s next president. “I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to lead the remarkable institution that is the University of Pennsylvania—and to succeed Dr. Amy Gutmann, who has been a visionary and innovative leader,” Magill said in a statement.

Penn chooses Virginia’s Elizabeth Magill as president
Times Higher Education U.K.

Penn chooses Virginia’s Elizabeth Magill as president

University of Virginia Provost M. Elizabeth Magill has been nominated to succeed Amy Gutmann as Penn’s president. “From its founding, Penn set its sights on making a difference, and 282 years later the Penn community continues to change the world every day,” Magill said.