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Penn remembers and celebrates Toni Morrison
Amy Gutmann and Toni Morrison seated on stage with flags behind them Toni Morrison appears on stage with University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann in 2012. Morrison was awarded the Trustees' Council of Women's Beacon Award.

Penn remembers and celebrates Toni Morrison

The Penn community recalls the life and legacy of renowned author and teacher Toni Morrison, H‘88.
Founded on an ecosystem of innovation
Michael Posa works on CASSIE, a legged robot in a lab.

Michael Posa works on CASSIE, a bipedal robot in the Dynamic Autonomy and Intelligent Robotics lab. (Photo: Eric Sucar)

Founded on an ecosystem of innovation

Penn was built on the concept of innovation. “If it’s new, novel and holds promise to change the world,” says President Amy Gutmann, “you’ll find it at Penn.”
Jon Bon Jovi receives honorary degree from University of Pennsylvania

Jon Bon Jovi receives honorary degree from University of Pennsylvania

At Monday’s Commencement ceremony, President Amy Gutmann lauded Jon Bon Jovi for his musical achievements and community restaurants. “The pay-it-forward model (of the Soul Kitchen) serves in-need and paying customers with dignity and encourages their active participation through volunteer services,” she said. The musician and humanitarian was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree.

Penn’s 263rd Commencement
Graduates toss their caps in the air.

Penn’s 263rd Commencement

The Class of 2019 took to Franklin Field on Monday, May 20, for Penn’s 263rd Commencement ceremony, where President Amy Gutmann urged graduates to “weave together a world better, freer, and more inclusive.”

Lauren Hertzler

Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees
Anea Moore, Calvary Rogers, Savi Joshi, Ryan Leone, Julia Pan, Michael B. Krone, Candida Alfaro, and Aren Raisinghani

From left to right: Anea Moore, Calvary Rogers, Savi Joshi, Ryan Leone, Julia Pan, Michael B. Krone, Candida Alfaro, and Aren Raisinghani, recipients of the 2019 Senior Honor Awards.

Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees

On Saturday, May 18, the Class of 2019 celebrated its Ivy Day Ceremony during Alumni Weekend, continuing the 146-year tradition by honoring students for their achievements and contributions to the Penn community.
The 104th Hey Day for a future iconic class
hey day on the college hall steps

The 104th Hey Day for a future iconic class

The Class of 2020 officially entered their senior year on Thursday, May 2, with a blend of old and new traditions and styles, from boater hats and canes to jean shorts and selfies.
Supporting the Schuylkill
A crowd is seated on the walkway at the banks of the Schuylkill for a press conference.

Supporting the Schuylkill

Penn President Amy Gutmann joined city officials and local college leaders along Boathouse Row to announce support to fund the dredging of the Schuylkill River.

Penn Today Staff