Marc Lo named executive director of new Office of Penn First Plus Students Marc Lo named executive director of new Office of Penn First Plus Students The announcement was made on Friday by Penn Provost Wendell Pritchett. He is the first director of the new program, which was established earlier this year by Pritchett and President Amy Gutmann.
Johnson & Johnson lands at Penn Earlier this month, Johnson and Johnson’s Michael Sneed and Penn President Amy Gutmann joined at the Pennovation Center to celebrate the launch of JPOD @ Philadelphia, a networking hub for several startups in the health and biotechnology field. Avisi is part of the inaugural cohort of resident companies supported by the incubator. Johnson & Johnson lands at Penn JPOD @ Philadelphia officially launched at Pennovation Works on Nov. 1, expanding the region’s ever-evolving innovation ecosystem.
A prayer, a promise, and a commitment to unity Members of the Penn community gather for a vigil following the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. A prayer, a promise, and a commitment to unity A vigil and memorial to the Tree of Life Synagogue victims brought the Penn community together not just to mourn, but to pledge a commitment to each other during challenging times.
Lauder Institute building expansion and renovation dedicated Penn President Amy Gutmann (right) dedicated the new renovation of the Lauder Institute building with (from left) Provost Wendell Pritchett, brothers and Penn alumni Leonard A. Lauder, Ronald S. Lauder, and Institute director Mauro Guillén on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The work is expected to be completed by fall of 2019. (Photo by Shira Yudkoff) Lauder Institute building expansion and renovation dedicated Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett joined alumni Ronald S. Lauder and Leonard A. Lauder to dedicate the renovation of the building that houses the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of International Studies and Management, which the two brothers founded 35 years ago.
A ‘magic moment’ for PennDesign A ‘magic moment’ for PennDesign The School of Design kicked off its Lead by Design campaign with an awards and fundraising gala in New York City.
With parents and families, Gutmann stresses the ties that bond Penn President Amy Gutmann addressed parents and families inside Irvine Auditorium to kick off Family Weekend 2018. With parents and families, Gutmann stresses the ties that bond President Amy Gutmann spoke about Penn’s unprecedented successes and core commitments—and about the importance of relationships in making it all possible.
Students, Bush talk political differences and bridging divide At College Hall, Bush, in conversation with Andrea Mitchell Center Director Jeffrey Green, discussed topics challenging the U.S. today, such as inequality, immigration, and foreign policy. Students, Bush talk political differences and bridging divide Jeb Bush, the 43rd governor of Florida, and Penn’s very own Presidential Professor of Practice, joined students on Wednesday evening in College Hall for a wide-ranging, candid discussion.
‘The Power of Penn’ propels forward The Power of Penn kickoff event in Los Angeles on Oct. 11 featured a “Knowledge for Good” panel, moderated by Penn President Amy Gutmann (left), and featuring (from left to right) faculty members Emily Falk, Jonathan Moreno, and Vivian Gadsden. ‘The Power of Penn’ propels forward In Los Angeles, President Amy Gutmann continues the kickoff of the University’s bold campaign to raise $4.1 billion.
Nasdaq chief calls Philly a fertile place for tech to grow Philadelphia Inquirer Nasdaq chief calls Philly a fertile place for tech to grow President Amy Gutmann interviewed Nasdaq’s chief executive, Adena Friedman, at the annual Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia breakfast conclave. Friedman said that tech jobs “start with higher education.” Jeb Bush to teach at the University of Pennsylvania Tampa Bay Times Jeb Bush to teach at the University of Pennsylvania Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has been named a Presidential Professor of Practice for the 2018-19 academic year. President Amy Gutmann lauded Bush for his work to “stimulate economic growth and create jobs, lower government spending, transform education, and dramatically expand conservation of the Everglades.” Load More
Jeb Bush to teach at the University of Pennsylvania Tampa Bay Times Jeb Bush to teach at the University of Pennsylvania Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has been named a Presidential Professor of Practice for the 2018-19 academic year. President Amy Gutmann lauded Bush for his work to “stimulate economic growth and create jobs, lower government spending, transform education, and dramatically expand conservation of the Everglades.”