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Wharton names first female dean

Erika James of Emory University has been named the new dean of the Wharton School. “A passionate and visible champion of the power of business and business education to positively transform communities locally, nationally, and globally, she is exceptionally well-prepared to lead Wharton into the next exciting chapter of its storied history,” said President Amy Gutmann.

Erika H. James named dean of Penn’s Wharton School

The dean of the Goizueta Business School at Emory University will begin her new position as dean of the Wharton School effective July 1.

Michael Horowitz named director of Perry World House and Richard Perry Professor

As director of Perry World House, Horowitz will lead the center which was founded in 2015 for scholarly inquiry, teaching, research, international exchange, policy engagement, and public outreach on pressing global issues.

College Hall and College Green in the sunlight

Stacey Lopez promoted to vice president for institutional research and analysis at Penn

Stacey Lopez has been promoted to vice president for institutional research and analysis at Penn. She has led the University’s Office of Institutional Research and Analysis since 2007.

Five people sit on a stage in discussion with an audience in front, on projection on wall behind them reads The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

The McGraw Prize partners with Penn GSE to celebrate education changemakers

Since 1988, the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education has honored innovators who are transforming teaching and learning. Penn GSE is now the new home of the prize, partnering with the McGraw family.

Portrait of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, smiling.

Acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to speak at Penn’s 264th Commencement

At Penn’s 264th Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 18, the author will also be awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters degree.

Tough conversations and innovative outlooks in higher ed

President Amy Gutmann and Graduate School of Education scholar Robert Zemsky took part in a “fireside chat” at this year’s Higher Education Leadership Conference at Penn, which also awarded Gutmann the Zemsky Medal.

Jonathan Moreno on bioethics and the transformation of health care in America

PIK Professor Jonathan Moreno discussed the book “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven but Nobody Wants to Die: Bioethics and the Transformation of Health Care in America,” which he co-authored with President Amy Gutmann.

Engaging Minds speakers with provost and president

Engaging Minds showcases best part of Penn in New York

Penn Alumni’s Dec. 14 event featured a trio of impressive faculty: Michael Weisberg, Sarah J. Jackson, and Duncan Watts.

During a study break, President Amy Gutmann and Jon and Mindy Gray congratulate the first cohort of student scholars in the Penn First Plus program that the Grays’ gift is supporting.

University of Pennsylvania announces $10M gift from alumni Mindy and Jon Gray to support first generation students from NYC

The gift from 1992 Penn graduates, Mindy and Jon Gray, supports undergraduate financial aid for students from New York City, and the Penn First Plus program for students who are low income and/or the first in their families to attend college.

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