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Jameson’s term extended as head of Penn Health System and Perelman School of Medicine
Penn president Amy Gutmann announced that Jameson will serve as dean of the Perelman School of Medicine through June 30, 2025.
Engaging Minds showcases Penn’s very best bringing theory to practice
Alumni tuned in from across the world to hear Daniel Gillion discuss the power of protests, Amy Castro Baker give a crash course on the impact of guaranteed income, and Ezekiel Emanuel detail the intricacies of distributing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Lynn Meskell appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
The world-renowned archaeologist has joint appointments in the Department of Anthropology, the Graduate Program in Historic Preservation and the Department of City and Regional Planning, and the Penn Museum as a curator in both the Asian and Near East sections.
Roberto Gonzales appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
The world-renowned scholar of the lives of immigrants in the United States, will be the Richard Perry University Professor, with joint appointments in the Department of Sociology of the School of Arts & Sciences and in the Graduate School of Education.
Down to the wire with Penn Leads the Vote
The student organization’s leaders reflect on a whirlwind of a semester and provide helpful tips for voters on Election Day.
Antonia M. Villarruel reappointed dean of the Penn School of Nursing
The announcement was made today, and marks a continuation of Penn Nursing’s ranking as the top nursing school in the world since 2017. Villarruel’s strategic plan has brought progress throughout the entire Penn Nursing community.
Introducing the Year of Civic Engagement
The latest theme year was ushered in last week with the Penn Reading Project. In a time of great distance, the University asks the community to think about how it can enact great engagement.
Penn’s Student Campus Compact, explained
In a Q&A, Gary Purpura of the Office of the Provost discusses the Student Campus Compact and behavioral expectations of students on campus in the fall semester.
Zoë Ryan appointed director of the Institute of Contemporary Art
Zoë Ryan has been named as the Daniel W. Dietrich, II Director of the ICA, effective Nov. 5. The announcement was made today by Provost Wendell Pritchett.
Charles L. Howard named Penn’s Vice President for Social Equity and Community
Howard, who has served as University Chaplain since 2008, will assume his new role on Aug. 1.
In the News
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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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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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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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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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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Penn names two-time dean as next provost
Dean John L. Jackson, Jr., of the Annenberg School for Communication will become Penn’s new provost.
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