Inaugural Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced nocred Inaugural Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced Drawing from the most accomplished and diverse Ph.D. trainees, the 2021 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows come from across the nine schools at Penn that offer Ph.D. programs.
Penn extends terms of Education and Law deans Pam Grossman, dean of the Graduate School of Education, and Ted Ruger, dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, have had their terms extended through 2023. Penn extends terms of Education and Law deans Pam Grossman, dean of the Graduate School of Education, and Ted Ruger, dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, will now serve until June 30, 2023,
‘Opening doors’ to a Penn education nocred ‘Opening doors’ to a Penn education A virtual celebration showcased the Undergraduate Named Scholarship Program and its importance, especially in strengthening the vibrant, diverse community that exists on the University’s campus.
Arthur Ross Gallery receives gift to endow the Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture Series Arthur Ross Gallery receives gift to endow the Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture Series The Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture Series, established in 2015, features significant art world leaders and artists who address timely issues in the arts.
Reassessing iconography on campus Reassessing iconography on campus Joann Mitchell and Frederick Steiner chatted with Penn Today about the Campus Iconography Group’s report, published this week.
Locked down: Global mobility and COVID-19 The pandemic has led to extreme limits on human movement, turning borders into barriers for refugees and asylum seekers. The topic was the theme of Perry World House’s 2021 Global Shifts Colloquium. Locked down: Global mobility and COVID-19 At Perry World House’s 2021 Global Shifts Colloquium, Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, addressed how limits on human movement during the pandemic have affected refugees and asylum seekers.
Celebrating women of color ‘At the table’ Undergraduate nominee Sciaska Ulysse thanked the Netter Center for her nomination and said, "I'm so excited to see how we can give back to communities after graduation." Celebrating women of color ‘At the table’ The annual Women of Color award ceremony celebrated its 34th year in an online event led by the Women of Color at Penn Planning Committee and the African American Resource Center.
A conversation on the media, truth telling, and social equity A conversation on the media, truth telling, and social equity For the Office of Social Equity & Community’s inaugural event, a group of panelists—including several renowned experts in the media industry—gathered virtually to discuss the past, present, and future of journalism in the U.S.
Alumna, philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs to speak at Penn’s 265th Commencement Alumna, philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs to speak at Penn’s 265th Commencement Powell Jobs will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2021 on Monday, May 17. The announcement was made by Vice President and University Secretary Medha Narvekar.
Penn Trustees approve 2021-22 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget Penn Trustees approve 2021-22 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees approved a 2.8% increase in tuition for the coming year, while also approving a $259 million undergraduate financial aid budget.