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Michael C. Horowitz returns as director of Perry World House
Michael C. Horowitz returns as director of Perry World House
Horowitz resumed the leadership of Perry World House on August 14, overseeing work on security, defense, and emerging technologies.
Deputy provost Beth A. Winkelstein to lead implementation effort on Task Force and Commission
Deputy provost Beth A. Winkelstein to lead implementation effort on Task Force and Commission
Winkelstein has been tapped by the interim president and the provost to oversee the implementation of the Task Force on Antisemitism and the Presidential Commission on Countering Hate and Building Community.
Penn Washington to house the University’s engagement in D.C.
Penn Washington to house the University’s engagement in D.C.
Vice Provost for Global initiatives Ezekiel J. Emanuel will serve as the initial faculty director of Penn Washington, and the new Penn Franklin Initiative is introduced.
Class of 2024 Ivy Day Awards Ceremony
Class of 2024 Ivy Day Awards Ceremony
The Ivy Day Ceremony recognizes outstanding graduating seniors for their leadership and service.
Breaking bread while breaking barriers
Breaking bread while breaking barriers
Penn’s two newly announced programs—Conversations for Community and Dinners Across Differences—strive to encourage dialogue, build connections, and bring people together in conversations over shared meals.
2023 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced at Penn
2023 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced at Penn
The Fellows come from the nine schools at Penn that offer Ph.D. programs, and will receive a three-year fellowship, including funds to support their research.
Michael Weisberg appointed interim director of Perry World House
Michael Weisberg appointed interim director of Perry World House
Weisberg has served as Senior Faculty Fellow, Global Climate Policy Lead, and director of Post-Graduate Programs at Perry World House since 2020.
At Convocation, students encouraged to take a ‘fisheye’ view
At Convocation, students encouraged to take a ‘fisheye’ view
Kicking off the University’s 284th academic year, first-year and transfer students were advised to take a wide view during at least some of their time at Penn, expanding horizons and seeing the borderless nature of knowledge.
New family welcome: ‘The right place; the right time’
New family welcome: ‘The right place; the right time’
President Liz Magill and Provost John L. Jackson Jr. welcomed first-year and transfer students and their families in an afternoon celebration on College Green.
Rand Quinn appointed as faculty director of Civic House
Rand Quinn appointed as faculty director of Civic House
Quinn, associate professor in the Graduate School of Education and scholar of public education, will begin his appointment on Aug. 11.
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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