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People hold white flowers up during moment of silence

Penn commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11

On Friday, the University community gathered at the Love Statue on campus to remember the precious lives of those lost on that tragic day in 2001.

Committee formed to help identify Penn’s next president

Members of the University community can provide input by speaking directly to a member of the Committee, or by responding to the survey on the presidential search website.

Front of College Hall lit up with red and blue lights during Convocation with students seated on lawn.

Feeling ‘rejuvenated’ on campus, students celebrate Convocation

Penn’s newest students gathered on College Green on Monday, Aug. 30, to kick off the University’s 282nd year.

Penn President Amy Gutmann and a student elbow-bump as a greeting

A ‘surreal’ experience as students move into New College House West

One-hundred and forty-three members of the first residents to live in New College House moved in on Friday, Aug. 27, marking the second phase of Move-In and the opening of a new facility on campus.

A joyous Move-In at Penn

Moving onto campus for the first time, students share what they are most looking forward to in the year ahead, while their family members beam with pride.

Architectural rendering of site map of proposed performing arts space.

Penn announces plans for new student performing arts center

The University has begun the planning process to build a new student performing arts center, with Platt Student Performing Arts House providing leadership in the creation and implementation of arts programming for students at Penn.

A new energy and intentionality to Penn purchasing

The University launched its “Fueling Business Growth” campaign at this year’s Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo, meant to increase support of local, minority-owned businesses.

The Washington Post

Joe Biden is sending an academic to Germany. Here’s why it might pay off

An op-ed by Elisabeth Piller, a German professor, considered the long-standing tradition of sending U.S. scholars and university presidents to Germany as ambassadors. Amy Gutmann’s “standing as an esteemed political philosopher and university president uniquely positions her to help achieve Biden’s goal of rebuilding alliances,” Piller wrote.

Inside Higher Ed

UPenn president nominated for German ambassadorship

Amy Gutmann has been nominated by President Biden to serve as U.S. ambassador to Germany.

Q&A

After 12 years as Penn trustees chair, David L. Cohen reflects on his time at the helm

The Comcast executive and Penn Law graduate shares why he has been so committed to the University and its growth throughout the years, what made his working relationship with President Amy Gutmann so strong, and much, much more.

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