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Engaging Minds showcases Penn’s very best bringing theory to practice

Alumni tuned in from across the world to hear Daniel Gillion discuss the power of protests, Amy Castro Baker give a crash course on the impact of guaranteed income, and Ezekiel Emanuel detail the intricacies of distributing a COVID-19 vaccine.

President Gutmann earns Inclusive Leader Award

The national recognition comes at a time when ensuring diversity and inclusion is more important than ever.

College Hall in daylight in autumn surrounded by fall foliage.

By the Numbers

By the Numbers: The FY20 climate and sustainability annual report

Highlights from the report show progress on reducing carbon emissions, expanding sustainable transit, and increasing academic outreach.

Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees

The alumnus will succeed David L. Cohen on July 1, 2021. He has been a Penn trustee since 2005, and currently serves as vice chair of the Board.

Lynn Meskell standing in front of a glass display case at the Penn Museum.

Lynn Meskell appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor

The world-renowned archaeologist has joint appointments in the Department of Anthropology, the Graduate Program in Historic Preservation and the Department of City and Regional Planning, and the Penn Museum as a curator in both the Asian and Near East sections.

Aerial view of Penn campus and Philadelphia skyline in daylight.

Penn pledges $100 million to the School District of Philadelphia

The contribution represents an unprecedented commitment to the City and its public schoolchildren, and is the largest private contribution to the School District in its history.

University of Pennsylvania vows $100 million to fix Philadelphia school building hazards

Penn has pledged $100 million over 10 years to the School District of Philadelphia. The gift aims “to significantly improve the learning environment for Philadelphia’s schoolchildren in a way that will have a long-lasting impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of our entire city,” said President Amy Gutmann.

Architectural rendering of the new Vagelos building on Walnut Street on Penn’s campus.

Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology

Additional support from P. Roy Vagelos and Diana T. Vagelos helps to expand the building project which will consolidate the University’s existing and future energy research.

A lesson in grit from Angela Duckworth

Her new Grit Lab course, part of the Paideia Program, teaches Penn undergrads how to develop more passion and perseverance for long-term goals.

Bronze sculpture of a large bust of a Black woman on Penn’s campus surrounded by autumn leaves

Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus

The generosity of Penn Alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman has brought the work of noted artist Simone Leigh to the University of Pennsylvania.

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