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Collaborating toward a better future for all
Group pose of Draw Down the Lightning grants winners.

Winners of the inaugural Draw Down the Lightning grants with Penn President J. Larry Jameson and Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives David Asch.

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Collaborating toward a better future for all

The 12 winning teams of the inaugural Draw Down the Lightning grants were celebrated by Penn leadership at a reception, bringing to life the vision of In Principle and Practice.

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Outstanding staff honored at Models of Excellence award ceremony
Audience members clapping, cheering, and holding celebratory signs at the 2025 Models of Excellence award ceremony

Audience members clapping, cheering, and holding celebratory signs at the 2025 Models of Excellence award ceremony.

(Image: Allie Ippolito for Margo Reed Studio)

Outstanding staff honored at Models of Excellence award ceremony

Dozens of staff representing various divisions across the University were recognized during the 2025 Models of Excellence event for their exceptional, impactful efforts at Penn.

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Reimagining the Penn Libraries
Brigitte Weinsteiger sitting on a sofa in her office

Weinsteiger has been at the Penn Libraries since 2008, and in her current role since June 2024. 

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Reimagining the Penn Libraries

When Brigitte Weinsteiger became the vice provost and director of the Penn Libraries last year, she took the helm of what she characterizes as “one of the most consequential research libraries in the country.” With 19 libraries, 300-plus staff, a $95 million budget, and 10 million volumes across print and digital formats, she now leads an intellectual ecosystem that reaches across Penn’s campus and beyond.

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AI Across Disciplines event highlights the power of ‘breadth and connectivity’ at universities
AI Across Disciplines panelists on stage engaged in conversation.

From left: Bhuvnesh Jain, Marylyn Ritchie, Dawn Bonnell, René Vidal, Duncan Watts, and Lynn Wu. 

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AI Across Disciplines event highlights the power of ‘breadth and connectivity’ at universities

At a cross-disciplinary gathering at Amy Gutmann Hall, the Penn community celebrated the launch of the Penn AI Initiative with a panel discussing AI research at Penn—and writ large.

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Beth A. Winkelstein reappointed as deputy provost
Beth Winkelstein

Deputy Provost Beth A. Winkelstein.

(Image: Kevin Monko)

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 talks with students in her practicum course.

Lisa Servon talks with students in her practicum course. 

(Image: Weitzman School of Design)

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.

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Jeffrey Kallberg named interim dean of Penn Arts & Sciences
Jeffrey-kallberg

Jeffrey Kallberg is the the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Music, and has been appointed deputy dean of Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences.

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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.