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University Appointments
The wayfinder: Jessa Lingel creates community and belonging on campus
The wayfinder: Jessa Lingel creates community and belonging on campus
As the new director of the Program in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies and the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies, Jessa Lingel creates community and belonging on campus.
Brigitte Weinsteiger named director of the Penn Libraries
Brigitte Weinsteiger named director of the Penn Libraries
Weinsteiger has been at Penn Libraries since 2008. She assumed the new role on June 1.
A message from University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees Chair Scott L. Bok
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 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
Philadelphia Inquirer
The University of Pennsylvania Health System has appointed a new chief financial officer
Julia Puchtler, current CFO of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, will succeed Keith Kasper as CFO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, featuring remarks from CEO Kevin B. Mahoney.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
UPenn medical school names first vice dean of AI
Mary Ritchie has been named the vice dean of artificial intelligence and computing at the Perelman School of Medicine. Mitchell Schnall has been named the first senior vice president for data and technology solutions at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Meet the new Penn board chair who will help pick the university’s next president
In a Q&A, Ramanan Raghavendran discusses his appointment as the new chair of Penn’s Board of Trustees.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
J. Larry Jameson is named Penn’s interim president
J. Larry Jameson, executive vice president of Penn Medicine and dean of the Perelman School of Medicine, has been appointed as Penn’s interim president.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
Who is J. Larry Jameson, University of Pennsylvania interim president?
A profile examines the accomplishments and leadership experience of J. Larry Jameson, Penn’s new interim president.
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Huffington Post
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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