Amanda Mott

Penn Undergraduate Is Fighting Racism

By Claire Daly Andre Wallace started fighting racism and inequality in high school, working to address the achievement gap between white and minority students.

2016 President’s Engagement Prize Winners Announced at Penn

Seniors Vaishak Kumar, Melanie Mariano and Kriya Patel have been named recipients of the 2016 President’s Engagement Prizes at the University of Pennsylvania. The announcement was made today by Penn President Amy Gutmann.

Penn Appoints Elaine Papas Varas as University Director of Financial Aid

The University of Pennsylvania has named Elaine Papas Varas as the University director of financial aid. Her appointment will be effective March 28, 2016, and is the result of a nationwide search. The announcement was made today by Michelle H.

Penn Receives WorldatWork Work-life 2016 Seal of Distinction

The University of Pennsylvania has earned the WorldatWork Work-Life Seal of Distinction for 2016.

MaryFrances McCourt Named Penn Vice President for Finance and Treasurer

MaryFrances McCourt has been named Vice President for Finance and Treasurer at the University of Pennsylvania.

Penn’s Economic Impact on Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Tops $14 Billion

As Philadelphia’s largest private employer, Penn has a profound impact on the local and state economy.

Penn Announces 2016-17 Financial-aid Budget, Tuition

The University of Pennsylvania announced today that it has authorized a $214 million financial-aid budget for 2016-17 — the largest in the University’s history — while increasing total undergraduate charges by 3.9 percent.

FY15 Report: Penn’s Economic Impact on Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Tops $14 Billion

The University of Pennsylvania today released a report demonstrating a combined economic impact of the University and Penn Medicine of more than $14 billion on the state and citywide economy in fiscal year 2015.

Penn Honored With Year Up Philadelphia’s 2015 Urban Empowerment Award

Year Up Philadelphia has honored the University of Pennsylvania with the 2015 Urban Empowerment Award in recognition of Penn’s leadership as a corporate partner providing professional mentoring and job training to urban young adults in underserved areas.

President’s Innovation Prize Contenders Vie for $100K Seed Money and Big Perks at Penn

In April, one enterprising senior or team of graduates-to-be at the University of Pennsylvania will be named the inaugural President’s Innovation Prize winners. The award comes with $100,000 in seed money and a $50,000 living stipend per team member. And that is just the start.

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