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For democracy to flourish, we must fight the assault on free press
Philadelphia Inquirer

For democracy to flourish, we must fight the assault on free press

In an op-ed, President Amy Gutmann wrote about the role of journalism and free speech in democracy. “I am grateful for journalists who go to work every day to champion open inquiry and constitutional democracy. In many ways, these days are darker than we have seen in some time. But every day, you go to work on behalf of free speech and honest and open inquiry,” she wrote.

President Amy Gutmann honored as an Inquirer Icon
Recipients lined up in front of a photo backdrop

Honorees and guest speakers are photographed with Terrance C.Z. Egger (left), president and CEO, Philadelphia Media Network, before The Inquirer Hall of Fame Dinner at the Hyatt at the Bellevue November 28, 2018. With Egger, from left are: Kenneth Frazier, Lisa D. Kabnick, Stephen Starr, Amy Gutmann, Gerard (Jerry) Sweeney, Marguerite Lenfest, Jim Friedlich and Ira Brown. 

President Amy Gutmann honored as an Inquirer Icon

President Gutmann was one of six leaders recognized by The Philadelphia Inquirer for work enriching the Philadelphia community.
The 2018 Inquirer Industry Icons Awards
Philadelphia Inquirer

The 2018 Inquirer Industry Icons Awards

President Amy Gutmann was among those honored for outstanding business leadership with a 2018 Industry Icon Award.

A celebration as thank-you note
JJ Vulopas Amy Gutmann and Erica Dienes

Jamison “JJ” Vulopas, Penn President Amy Gutmann, and Erica Dienes at the Fall Scholarship Celebration on Nov. 27 

A celebration as thank-you note

The Fall Scholarship Celebration brings together donors to undergraduate financial aid with their scholarship recipients every year to build connections with the students that their philanthropy supports.
A Global Rhodes for Penn
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A Global Rhodes for Penn

Adamseged Abebe of Gondar, Ethiopia, has been awarded an inaugural Global Rhodes Scholarship for graduate study at the University of Oxford.
Amy Gutmann: Penn’s long-serving president seeks to bridge the divide
Philadelphia Inquirer

Amy Gutmann: Penn’s long-serving president seeks to bridge the divide

President Amy Gutmann is among the five new inductees to the Inquirer Business Hall of Fame. Trustees board chair David Cohen said of President Gutmann: “Any topic you want to pick, that you want to judge the president of the University of Pennsylvania on, and she has knocked the ball out of the park in every single one of them.”

The Power of Penn in London
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Penn President Amy Gutmann (left) was joined by (from left to right) faculty members Henry Daniell, Kathleen Morrison, and Anjan Chatterjee at the Nov. 15 Power of Penn event in London. 

The Power of Penn in London

In London, President Amy Gutmann presented the vision for the University’s $4.1 billion campaign, The Power of Penn.

Penn Today Staff

Biden, Gutmann on hand to honor George W. and Laura Bush at Liberty Medal Ceremony
George W. Bush accepting award from Laura Bush on stage with President Gutmann clapping at the far end of the stage

Right to left: President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, Citizens Bank President Dan Fitzpatrick, Penn President Amy Gutmann, and Founder and Partner at LLR Partners Ira Lubert.

Biden, Gutmann on hand to honor George W. and Laura Bush at Liberty Medal Ceremony

Penn President Amy Gutmann was on hand at the National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11, where President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush were recognized for their commitment to veterans.

Penn Today Staff

One in 200 million
Penn President Amy Gutmann exits the voting booth

Penn President Amy Gutmann exits the voting booth at the Vance Hall polling location on campus.

One in 200 million

On Election Day, Penn President Amy Gutmann took part in the civic duty and privilege of casting her vote.