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What’s new for open enrollment 2019-20
What’s new for open enrollment 2019-20
April 22 through May 3 marks the benefits open enrollment period for the 2019-20 plan year, which will begin July 1. With this period, of course, comes important considerations that every eligible Penn employee will want to pay attention to.
Building literacy and leadership through basketball
Building literacy and leadership through basketball
Three seniors with roots in West Africa will use their President’s Engagement Prize to build a program for Liberian girls that will combine sports and reading.
Three from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Three from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Vice Provost for Faculty Anita Allen of the Law School and the School of Arts and Sciences, Daniel Rader of the Perelman School of Medicine, and Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein of Perry World House join a group recognized for their world-class leadership and expertise.
Night at the (Penn) Museum
Night at the (Penn) Museum
What it’s like to sleep over with mummies and more than 10,000 years’ worth of artifacts.
Former Penn President Judith Rodin speaks on resilience
Former Penn President Judith Rodin speaks on resilience
Returning to campus to deliver the Penn Forum for Women Faculty’s Phoebe S. Leboy Lecture, Rodin reflected on her tenure at the University and the Rockefeller Foundation, while explaining her concept of ‘resilience.’
Penn President Amy Gutmann to receive PA Society’s Gold Medal
Penn President Amy Gutmann to receive PA Society’s Gold Medal
The Pennsylvania Society will award its coveted Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement this December to President Amy Gutmann, PA Society President Robert J. Ciaruffoli Jr. announced today.
Safe haven
Safe haven
Senior Brendan Taliaferro receives the President’s Engagement Prize for a project to provide housing and support for homeless LGBTQ youth in Philadelphia.
Two undergrads named Truman Scholars
Two undergrads named Truman Scholars
Louis Lin and Ángel Ortiz-Siberón, have received Harry S. Truman Scholarships, a merit-based award of as much as $30,000 for graduate or professional school to prepare for careers in government or public service.
An epidemic that affects us all
An epidemic that affects us all
Public officials and medical experts meshed on stage for this year’s Silfen Forum, discussing the complex issues surrounding the nation’s opioid crisis.
Class of 2019 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced at Penn
Class of 2019 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced at Penn
The President’s Engagement Prize and President’s Innovation Prize empower Penn students to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world.
In the News
WHYY (Philadelphia)
Penn honors celebrated avant-garde composer George Crumb with concert series
Composer and former faculty member George Crumb’s 90th birthday was celebrated with a concert series at the Annenberg Center.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
125 years of Penn’s Franklin Field highlighted by college football heroes and history
Dave Johnson, Ray Priore, and Gail Zachary of Athletics spoke about the legacy of Penn’s Franklin Field. “Vince Lombardi coached on this field,” Priore said, “John Heisman coached here. ... Every time I talk to another alumnus, another story comes out.”
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Wharton MBA offers deferred admission for non-Penn applicants who want to work first
MBA admissions officer Blair Mannix spoke about the Wharton School’s new deferred admission program, which allows students in their final year of undergraduate or graduate study to apply for a guaranteed spot in a future MBA class, allowing them to work for two to four years prior to enrollment.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
Penn Museum overhauls brand ahead of gallery reopening
The Penn Museum was highlighted for its brand overhaul. “Our new brand identity is something we’ve designed very carefully to convey a spirit of openness and an impression that this is a museum for everyone,” said director Julian Siggers.
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Inside Higher Ed
An open letter to college-bound students and their parents
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions co-signed an open letter to students going through the college-admissions process. “If your work on an application finds you wondering where to turn for help, support or reassurance, contact us,” the letter reads. “Helping you is not our job; it is our privilege.”
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