Campus & Community

A 2021 Rhodes Scholar for Penn

May graduate Mackenzie Fierceton from St. Louis been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for graduate study at the University of Oxford in England. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and is currently completing her master’s degree in clinical social work.

Ron Ozio

Resolution of Appreciation for Stephen MacCarthy

Few things are more powerful than a good story told well. Since arriving at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011, Steve MacCarthy has been a transformative leader, spearheading a new era of storytelling and communications in support of the Penn community. A steadfast advisor across presidencies, he has also been an extraordinary colleague and friend throughout campus and beyond.

Farewell, Phyllis!

We’re grateful for your wise counsel, friendship, humor, advice, book recommendations, and fashion sense in your 33 years at Penn. Wishing you a wonderful retirement. We’ll miss you! –Your Penn colleagues and friends



In the News


Philadelphia Magazine

Where to celebrate Halloween with kids in Philly

Morris Arboretum is holding a villain-themed scarecrow design contest during the month of October.

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Fox 29 (Philadelphia)

2024 Election: The role Gen Z, Millennials could play

Three Penn third-years with leadership roles in Penn Democrats share their thoughts about the presidential election.

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Arizona Republic (Phoenix)

Her undocumented parents returned to Mexico; she stayed. A new memoir tells her story

A 2018 Penn alumna, Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez, has released her book, “My Side of the River,” which charts her journey and her perspective on the immigration system as a first-generation American.

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Philadelphia Inquirer

Back at Penn, former president Amy Gutmann reflects on ambassadorship and where she is now: ‘I feel very free’

In a Q&A, Amy Gutmann discusses her life post-Penn presidency and ambassadorship, including her return to campus for the christening of Amy Gutmann Hall.

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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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