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In Principle and Practice

New Student Orientation for the Class of 2028
An image of Franklin Field with 2028 spelled out in red and blue.

The Class of 2028 photo on Franklin Field. 

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New Student Orientation for the Class of 2028

The New Student Orientation for the Class of 2028 includes a roster of events ranging from a primer on Penn traditions to dinner and dancing at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to walking tours and introductions.

Kristina Linnea García

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw named inaugural faculty director of the Arthur Ross Gallery
Gwendolyn Dubois Shaw.

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, Class of 1940 Bicentennial Term Professor in the Department of Art History in the School of Arts & Sciences, and inaugural faculty director of the Arthur Ross Gallery.

(Image: Eric Sucar)

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw named inaugural faculty director of the Arthur Ross Gallery

Shaw, a renowned scholar and teacher of American art who has been at Penn for almost 20 years, assumed the new role effective June 1.

Louisa Shepard

Penn’s Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo offered networking and resources to area businesses
A group of people standing in front of a woman giving out popsicles. In the background, a large sign reading "BOX OFFICE" and advertisements for Annenberg performances.

At the expo, lil Pop Shop passes out popsicles to guests. 

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Penn’s Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo offered networking and resources to area businesses

The annual Penn Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo showcases the University's commitment to community. The University spent approximately $170 million with diverse suppliers in 2023 and is on track to exceed that number in 2024.

Kristina Linnea García

Class of 2024 President’s Engagement, Innovation Prize winners announced
penn pip and pep winners 2024

(Top left to right) Yash Dhir and Rahul Nambiar of Jochi; Simran Rajpal and Gauthami Moorkanat for Educate to Empower. (Bottom left to right) Catherine Hood, Anooshey Ikhlas, and Brianna Aguilar for Presby Addiction Care Program.

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Class of 2024 President’s Engagement, Innovation Prize winners announced

Three prize-winning teams will design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world.
Awarding Penn’s extraordinary staff
Let's Talk team on stage with Penn Interim President

Interim President J. Larry Jameson smiles for a photo onstage with the Let’s Talk team, awarded a 2024 Models of Excellence award.

(Image: Margo Reed Studio)

Awarding Penn’s extraordinary staff

The 25th Models of Excellence award ceremony brought together a huge crowd inside Harrison Auditorium, celebrating the people who ‘make Penn move.’

Lauren Hertzler

David Asch: Putting the framework to work
David Asch.

David Asch, senior vice president for strategic initiatives.

(Image: Courtesy of Penn Giving)

David Asch: Putting the framework to work

As he completes his fourth decade at Penn, the senior vice president for strategic inititiatives takes on putting the University’s strategic framework, In Principle and Practice, into work.
37th annual Women of Color Day at Penn
Valerie Dorsey-Allen poses with Colleen Winn, who holds her award

Valerie Dorsey-Allen (left) poses with Colleen Winn (right), who won the Joann Mitchell Outstanding Legacy award.

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37th annual Women of Color Day at Penn

The annual Women of Color at Penn awards honored students, staff, faculty and community members for their research, leadership, and service.

Kristina Linnea García