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Class of 2023 celebrates Hey Day
penn band on locust walk during hey day

Class of 2023 celebrates Hey Day

Marking their official senior status, it’s the first time the students have gathered as a whole since Convocation in 2019.

Lauren Hertzler

U-Night shines in person
A group of students in a large tent, smiling.

U-Night shines in person

The first in-person celebration for rising juniors in two years was not dampened by the rain, as the Class Board of 2024 honored one of Penn’s most resilient student class.
Ben Franklin: A voice from the past that speaks to our time
Interim president Wendell Pritchett interviewing Ken Burns.

Penn Interim President Wendell Pritchett (left) moderated the talk with documentarian Ken Burns.

Ben Franklin: A voice from the past that speaks to our time

At the 2022 Silfen Forum, Penn Interim President Wendell Pritchett chatted with filmmaker Ken Burns about his new two-part documentary on Benjamin Franklin.

Kristen de Groot

Penn and Lea School celebrate signing of $4.1 million commitment
Grossman and Pritchett celebrate at Lea School

Penn and Lea School celebrate signing of $4.1 million commitment

The Henry C. Lea Elementary School, the University of Pennsylvania, Penn GSE, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, and the School District of Philadelphia celebrated the formalization of Penn’s deepened commitment to supporting the West Philadelphia K-8 school.

From Penn GSE

With open arms, a hearty welcome to Penn’s incoming president
gritty and the penn quaker welcome incoming penn president liz magill

Gritty and the Quaker made sure to stop by to give their warmest welcome to Penn’s incoming leader.

With open arms, a hearty welcome to Penn’s incoming president

M. Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Magill was confirmed as the University’s ninth president at a March 4 Trustees meeting. A cheerful procession down Locust Walk followed.

Lauren Hertzler

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