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University Appointments
A message from University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees Chair Scott L. Bok
Bok today announced that former Provost Wendell Pritchett has been selected to serve as Interim President of the University, effective at such time as Amy Gutmann may be confirmed and resign to serve as Ambassador to Germany.
Mamta Accapadi appointed vice provost for university life at Penn
Mamta Motwani Accapadi has been named vice provost for university life, effective Aug. 17. The announcement was made today by Provost Wendell Pritchett.
In the News
Every hospital system needs an LGBTQ health director
Kevin Kline has been appointed medical director for LGBTQ health at Penn Medicine.
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Penn Medicine appoints first medical director of LGBTQ health
Kevin Kline speaks about his appointment as Penn Medicine’s first medical director of LGBTQ health and his concerns about politicization of care.
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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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