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Campus & 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.
Deans Vijay Kumar, Katharine Strunk reflect on Commission’s final report
Deans Vijay Kumar, Katharine Strunk reflect on Commission’s final report
The Presidential Commission on Countering Hate and Building Community worked with constituents across Penn to determine a set of recommendations to move the University forward.
Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum
Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum
In partnership with the nonprofit Forum Philly, the free inaugural event featured community-building activities, workshops, and performances in advance of the June 19 holiday.
Felicia Washington has been named vice president of human resources
Felicia Washington has been named vice president of human resources
The senior vice president of human resources at the University of Southern California will succeed Jack Heuer on Sept. 1.
Bells toll around Penn, across the city, for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Bells toll around Penn, across the city, for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
On Friday, June 7, bells tolled at 1 p.m. at 44 locations around the region, as part of Penn Live Arts’ “Toll the Bell” community initiative.
Dean Mark Wolff discusses the Antisemitism Task Force final report, and more
Dean Mark Wolff discusses the Antisemitism Task Force final report, and more
In a Q&A with Penn Today, the committee’s chair reflects on the process and outcome of a report months in the making.
Our favorite photos of the year
Our favorite photos of the year
Penn Today’s iconic photos of the 2023-24 academic year highlight the beauty, achievements, innovation, and celebration in the Penn community.
Penn’s Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo offered networking and resources to area businesses
Penn’s Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo offered networking and resources to area businesses
The annual Penn Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo showcases the University's commitment to community. The University spent approximately $170 million with diverse suppliers in 2023 and is on track to exceed that number in 2024.
‘Toll the Bell’ project asks Philadelphians to be ‘called back into caring’ about gun violence
‘Toll the Bell’ project asks Philadelphians to be ‘called back into caring’ about gun violence
Led by Penn Live Arts, more than 50 partnering organizations in Philadelphia will “toll the bell” on June 7 for National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
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.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
While America dithers over climate change, Swarthmore College shows how we can live without fossil fuels
William Braham of the Weitzman School of Design explains how Penn has cut its total energy consumption by 50% since 2009.
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Kokomo Tribune-Indiana
Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics
The ancient Games were primarily a part of a religious festival in honor of Zeus, according to the Penn Museum.
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Chronicle of Higher Education
Colleges created task forces to address reports of antisemitism and islamophobia. What have they done?
The University Task Force on Antisemitism recommends investment in faculty and staff, academic experiences, and outreach while also clarifying Penn’s open-expression policies, featuring remarks from Interim President J. Larry Jameson.
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Grown & Flown
Dean of admissions tells parents this is how you can really help your teen
Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule shares her own daughter’s journey as a high school senior during the college application process.
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CNBC
The 7 most important phrases, says veteran advice columnist Ask Amy: Use them when you need ‘the right words’
Class of 2024 Commencement speaker Siddhartha Mukherjee says that many people don’t tell others that they love and forgive them until they're on their deathbeds.
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