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MLK Interfaith Commemoration highlights allyship of Black and Jewish communities
Keynote at MLK interfaith event.

Rev. William Gipson moderates a keynote discussion with Rabbi David Wolpe and actor, writer, and director Jonah Platt, both Penn alumni.

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MLK Interfaith Commemoration highlights allyship of Black and Jewish communities

The annual event this year featured a discussion between Rabbi David Wolpe and alum, actor, writer, and director Jonah Platt, along with student performances and the presentation of awards.
Remembering pathbreaking nurse, researcher, and leader
Claire Fagin stands in front of Claire M. Fagin Hall on Penn campus.

Former Interim Penn president and Nursing dean Claire Fagin in front of the Nursing School’s Claire M. Fagin Hall, which was named in her honor.

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Remembering pathbreaking nurse, researcher, and leader

Claire Fagin, the former Nursing dean who served as Interim President of Penn in the early 90’s, died Jan. 16. Members of the Penn community share their thoughts on Fagin’s legacy.

Kristen de Groot

Q&A with Interim President J. Larry Jameson
J. Larry Jameson at a podium during the MLK Day of Service.

Named Penn’s interim president this past December, J. Larry Jameson addresses and thanks volunteers gathered for the MLK Day of Service at Houston Hall on Jan. 15, 2024.

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Q&A with Interim President J. Larry Jameson

Penn’s leader offers a glimpse into his background; his thoughts on academic freedom, shared governance, safety on campus; and his priorities for the semester ahead.

Penn Today Staff

Aiming to build community on campus, new Presidential Commission takes shape
students on locust walk

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Aiming to build community on campus, new Presidential Commission takes shape

Reporting to Interim President J. Larry Jameson and co-chaired by deans Vijay Kumar and Katharine Strunk, the Presidential Commission on Countering Hate and Building Community unveils its charge and members.

Penn Today Staff

Former Penn president Judith Rodin on the changing relationship between business and universities

Former Penn president Judith Rodin on the changing relationship between business and universities

In a Q&A, former Penn President Judith Rodin discusses her current role advising the Bellwether District, which seeks to reinvent two square miles of former oil refineries in South and Southwest Philly, and the rapid changes in business-academic relations throughout her career.

Penn receives unrestricted $1M gift to ‘let the healing begin’
Stewart and Judith Colton.

Stewart and Judith Colton.

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Penn receives unrestricted $1M gift to ‘let the healing begin’

Judy and Stewart Colton, longtime supporters of Penn Medicine, give to show support for Interim President J. Larry Jameson and the University’s future

Penn Medicine’s J. Larry Jameson named Penn’s interim president
J. Larry Jameson speaking at a podium.

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Penn Medicine’s J. Larry Jameson named Penn’s interim president

“With respect for one another, support for one another, and adaption to our changing world, Penn can truly lead in this moment, and emerge better and stronger than before,” he said.

Lauren Hertzler