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Penn president Amy Gutmann sits in a lounge with four students.

Penn receives pivotal gift to expand support for first-generation to college and modest-income undergraduates

The gift, from Scott and Elena Shleifer, will increase its support and critical resources for students who are in the first generation of their family to attend college and/or from households of modest or limited income.

Konrad Kording (left) and George Demiris

University professorships for Konrad Kording, George Demiris

Kording, a data scientist who studies the brain, will become the Nathan Francis Mossell University Professor. Demiris, a gerontologist who studies IT to support older adults, will become the Mary Alice Bennett University Professor.

Aerial view of Fisher Fine Arts building, Franklin Field, and city of Philadelphia in the background.

Penn launches $750M investment in science, engineering, and medicine

The investment will cover research in novel therapeutics and health-related initiatives, energy and sustainability, data engineering and science, and infrastructure to support physical science research over the next five years.

Aerial view of Commencement at Franklin Field.

Penn announces in-person Commencement ceremonies for those curtailed by COVID-19

The Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony was moved to an online only event in May 2020. Now members of the Class of 2020, as well as graduate members of the Class of 2021, will get an in-person celebration.

Gutmann, Laurore, and Lowery-Williams smile at podium

Simone Leigh’s Brick House officially dedicated on campus

During Homecoming Weekend, President Amy Gutmann celebrated with the Penn community the ‘dazzling,’ ‘daring,’ and ‘dramatic’ sculpture—one that is transformational for the University.

President Gutmann votes at Houston Hall

Exercising her civic duty, Penn’s leader participated in Pennsylvania’s 2021 general election.

Historic move ushers in new era of care

Over eight hours, 310 patients moved to the Pavilion, a 17-story, 1.5-million-square-foot addition to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania campus.

An engaging Family Weekend ahead

Fully virtual again this year, the annual celebration returns with information sessions, student performances, and a live campus update from Penn President Amy Gutmann.

Design School Dean Fritz Steiner seated behind table in front of abstract green and white painting

Steiner’s term as dean of Penn’s Weitzman School of Design is extended

Frederick “Fritz” Steiner’s term as dean of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design has been extended two years to June 30, 2025. The announcement was made by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Interim Provost Beth A. Winkelstein.

Hey Day 2021: ‘Senior year is ours to seize’

An in-person celebration well worth the wait, students wore their custom red T-shirts and plastic foam skimmer hats while waving their canes, as Penn President Amy Gutmann declared them officially seniors on College Green.

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