In Principle and Practice

Dahlia Scheindlin, Shay Hazkani, and Amal Jamal

University announces Penn Global Middle East Distinguished Visiting Scholar Initiative

The program will formally launch in fall 2025 with the arrival of the inaugural visiting scholar, Dahlia Scheindlin, followed by Shay Hazkani in spring 2026, and Amal Jamal in fall 2026.

Locust Walk on Penn’s campus in the fall.

Introducing the Penn AI Council

The Council consists of five faculty members collaborating to enhance visibility and impact of AI research across Penn.

Volunteers in waders at the pond at Penn’s BioPond, one holds a frog.

With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions

The fifth Climate Week at Penn, designed to help people find their place in the climate movement, takes place Oct. 14-18.

The exterior of the new Amy Gutmann Hall on Penn’s campus.

Celebrating the dedication of Amy Gutmann Hall

On a breezy, overcast early fall day, members of the Penn community gathered to dedicate the University’s new center for data science and artificial intelligence: Amy Gutmann Hall.

Derek Griffith appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor

Griffith is an innovator in the study of health equity, and will teach in the School of Nursing and the Perelman School of Medicine.

John Jackson rests his hands on a table in front of a bookcase.

Q&A

A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr.

In a Q&A with Penn Today, Provost John L. Jackson Jr. reflects on his first year as provost, Penn’s strategic framework In Principle and Practice, and upholding academic independence.

Penn students walking on Locust Walk in the fall.

Announcing the Draw Down the Lightning Grants

A new initiative that advances In Principle and Practice, the Draw Down the Lightning grants encourage collaborative endeavors in support of the strategic framework’s four principles and five practices.

Penn’s campus and the city of Philadelphia

University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy

The Center will bring together six Schools at Penn with $10 million in support from Knight Foundation and the University.

Mark Wolff reappointed dean of the Penn School of Dental Medicine

Wolff’s reappointment follows a comprehensive review of the major accomplishments of his first term as dean, including new mission and vision statement for the School, new programs and interdisciplinary centers, and advancing an inclusive learning environment.

The class of 2028 on Franklin Field during Convocation for the Class of 2028.

At Convocation, a call to ‘come together’

The ceremony marked the start of Penn’s 285th academic year, with about 2,500 new students gathered on Franklin Field.

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