From framework to actions: Provost John L. Jackson Jr. talks Penn Forward Provost John L. Jackson Jr.nocred From framework to actions: Provost John L. Jackson Jr. talks Penn Forward In a Q&A, Provost John L. Jackson Jr. explains the relationship between the strategic framework In Principle and Practice and Penn Forward—a new University-wide process and action plan that will advance Penn forward for the next decade and beyond. 6 min. read
Sara S. ‘Sally’ Bachman reappointed dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice Sara Bachman, dean of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.(Image: Dave Moser) Sara S. ‘Sally’ Bachman reappointed dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice Bachman’s second term as the dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice will extend to June 30, 2031. 3 min. read
At Convocation, first-years called on to ‘embrace the unexpected’ nocred At Convocation, first-years called on to ‘embrace the unexpected’ Penn’s 286th academic year formally began at Convocation, where President J. Larry Jameson drew lessons from nature by invoking fireflies—recognizing students’ brilliance, prescribing them to ‘“embrace the unexpected,” and reminding them, “Fireflies do not glow alone.” 4 min. read
Penn leaders welcome first-years and families nocred Penn leaders welcome first-years and families President J. Larry Jameson offered a message of encouragement, comparing the scaffolding on Fisher Fine Arts Library to the support Penn will provide the Class of 2029, and Provost John L. Jackson Jr. told students they will be challenged both with new ideas and to embrace differences. 2 min. read
David Meaney named vice provost for research at Penn nocred David Meaney named vice provost for research at Penn Meaney is the senior associate dean in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. 2 min. read
Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement nocred Penn salutes graduates at University’s 269th Commencement Actor, director, producer, and Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks delivered the Commencement address to around 6,000 graduates on Monday, May 19, at Franklin Field. 6 min. read
Class of 2025 Ivy Day Ceremony Recipients of the 2025 Senior Honor Awards (from left): Amaan Omer, Bonnie Li, William Krasnow, Fiona Wu, Faith Applegate, Ria Ellendula, Yousef Elyoussef, and Jared Mitovich.(Image: Prestige Photography) Class of 2025 Ivy Day Ceremony Annually for more than 150 years, the Ivy Day Ceremony has celebrated remarkable graduating fourth-years for their leadership and service, with the Senior Honor Awards being among the oldest traditions at Penn. 3 min. read
A celebration of creativity and innovation for social good nocred A celebration of creativity and innovation for social good Nine graduating students were recognized at an annual reception for the President’s Engagement, Innovation, and Sustainability prizes. 4 min. read
How to raise super-achievers? Hint: it’s not the cereal Penn In the News The New York Times How to raise super-achievers? Hint: it’s not the cereal PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel reviews “The Family Dynamic” by Susan Dominus. Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director nocred Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director Wallander will assume leadership and operational management of Penn Washington, and its mission and bridge Penn research with policy discussions on pressing issues, beginning June 1. 3 min. read
Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director nocred Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director Wallander will assume leadership and operational management of Penn Washington, and its mission and bridge Penn research with policy discussions on pressing issues, beginning June 1. 3 min. read