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Provost
Beth A. Winkelstein reappointed as deputy provost
Beth A. Winkelstein reappointed as deputy provost
Winkelstein has taught at Penn for more than twenty years as a leader of interdisciplinary research, and has served as deputy provost since 2020.
Lisa Servon wins award for community partnership
Lisa Servon wins award for community partnership
A professor in the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, Lisa Servon was recognized for her work with the Kensington Corridor Trust. The honor was presented by Provost John L. Jackson Jr. and Netter Center director Ira Harkavy on Dec. 16.
Jeffrey Kallberg named interim dean of Penn Arts & Sciences
Jeffrey Kallberg named interim dean of Penn Arts & Sciences
Jeffrey Kallberg has been named interim dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, effective Jan. 1. Kallberg currently serves as deputy dean and the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Music.The announcement was made today by Interim President J. Larry Jameson and Provost John L. Jackson Jr.
Penn lays out ambitious new roadmap for climate and sustainability action
Penn lays out ambitious new roadmap for climate and sustainability action
Penn’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 4.0 outlines sustainability goals for fiscal year 2025-29 and lays out Penn’s path toward carbon neutrality by 2042.
Squire Booker appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Squire Booker appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Through his work as an interdisciplinary chemist, Booker has has made advancements in human health and innovative new treatments of disease.
Fritz Steiner’s service as Weitzman School of Design dean at Penn is extended
Fritz Steiner’s service as Weitzman School of Design dean at Penn is extended
Steiner’s tenure as dean of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design is extended through June 30, 2027.
Timothy Rommen appointed vice provost for the arts at Penn
Timothy Rommen appointed vice provost for the arts at Penn
The Davidson Kennedy Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of music and Africana studies in the School of Arts & Sciences, Rommen will begin the new appointment on Jan. 1.
Penn participates in sexual misconduct and awareness survey
Penn participates in sexual misconduct and awareness survey
The goal was to learn from undergraduate, graduate, and professional students about sexual misconduct on campus to guide further efforts for improvement.
Michael Mann appointed vice provost for climate science, policy, and action at Penn
Michael Mann appointed vice provost for climate science, policy, and action at Penn
The Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science and director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media will begin his new appointment on Nov. 1.
Derek Griffith appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
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.
In the News
EdSurge
An education chatbot company collapsed. Where did the student data go?
Rob Nelson of the Provost’s Office says that it’s too soon in the development of generative AI tools to scale up one idea to a whole school district or college campus.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Dr. John L. Jackson Jr. appointed provost at the University of Pennsylvania
Dean John L. Jackson, Jr. of the Annenberg School for Communication has been appointed provost at Penn, with remarks from President Liz Magill.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn names first female law school dean in 170-plus year history
Sophia Z. Lee has been named as the first female dean of Penn Carey Law. She will begin July 1 following the eight year tenure of Dean Ted Ruger. President Liz Magill and incoming Provost John L. Jackson Jr. offer remarks.
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Inside Higher Ed
New presidents or provosts
Announcement of the appointment of Dean John L. Jackson, Jr. of the Annenberg School for Communication as provost at Penn.
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TheGrio
John L. Jackson Jr. named the University of Pennsylvania’s next provost
Dean John L. Jackson, Jr., of the Annenberg School for Communication has been named as Penn’s next provost.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn has selected Annenberg dean John L. Jackson Jr. as next provost
Dean John L. Jackson, Jr., of the Annenberg School for Communication has been named as Penn’s next provost, with a statement from President Liz Magill.
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