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Sarah Banet-Weiser named Dean of Penn’s Annenberg School for Communication
Sarah Banet-Weiser named Dean of Penn’s Annenberg School for Communication
Banet-Weiser will assume the role of dean of Annenberg School for Communication beginning August 14, 2023.
Celebrating a stellar year at Penn
Celebrating a stellar year at Penn
A new video offers a glimpse into the 2022-2023 academic year.
Four Commencement traditions explained
Four Commencement traditions explained
Penn Today dives into some of the unique sights and sounds that help commemorate the joyous occasion.
A lively in-person Models of Excellence celebration
A lively in-person Models of Excellence celebration
This year’s ceremony honored the dedicated staff who make Penn’s success possible with the energy of a home team win.
Class of 2023 President’s Engagement, Innovation Prize winners announced
Class of 2023 President’s Engagement, Innovation Prize winners announced
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill today announced the recipients of the 2023 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prizes.
Winners of 2023 Penn Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Graduate Students celebrated
Winners of 2023 Penn Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Graduate Students celebrated
The long-running Prize for graduate student instructors recognizes excellent graduate instructors; unlike many other awards, nominations are made by students.
Hikaru ‘Karu’ Kozuma named Vice Provost for University Life
Hikaru ‘Karu’ Kozuma named Vice Provost for University Life
Kozuma, who is currently executive director of College Houses and Academic Services, will begin the new post in May.
John L. Jackson Jr. named Penn’s next provost
John L. Jackson Jr. named Penn’s next provost
The Walter H. Annenberg Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication and Richard Perry University Professor will begin his appointment on June 1, 2023.
Penn announces the largest one-time increase to minimum Ph.D. stipend
Penn announces the largest one-time increase to minimum Ph.D. stipend
The University-wide minimum Ph.D. stipend will rise from $30,547 to $38,000 and goes into effect in the coming academic year.
Building mentorship—through food
Building mentorship—through food
A new initiative, Mentor Meals, aims to bring students together with faculty and staff through a complimentary lunch at Lauder College House.
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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