Alek Torgersen: Where are they now? Alek Torgersen: Where are they now? The 2017 alumnus discusses his record-setting career as a quarterback for the Quakers, his time in the NFL, and what he’s up to today.
Alumni group strives for ‘strength in diversity’ Michael Barrett and Patricia Martin serve as cochairs of the James Brister Society and as Penn Trustees. (Image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) Alumni group strives for ‘strength in diversity’ For the alumni volunteer leaders with the James Brister Society, the mission to improve campus for people of color continues.
Penn student who aged out of foster care wins prestigious Rhodes Scholarship Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn student who aged out of foster care wins prestigious Rhodes Scholarship May graduate Mackenzie Fierceton has been named a Rhodes Scholar, which will allow her to study at Oxford University in England. Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees The alumnus will succeed David L. Cohen on July 1, 2021. He has been a Penn trustee since 2005, and currently serves as vice chair of the Board. Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology Additional support from P. Roy Vagelos and Diana T. Vagelos helps to expand the building project which will consolidate the University’s existing and future energy research. Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Ben Murray and Matt DeVivo launched “Thank You, Now What?” to share veterans’ stories about transitioning to civilian life. Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field After decades of superstition and pushback, the first group of women stepped onto Franklin Field with the Penn Band 50 years ago. Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus The generosity of Penn Alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman has brought the work of noted artist Simone Leigh to the University of Pennsylvania. ‘Homecoming at Home’ arts preview On Nov. 11, Jill Krutick will discuss her transition from finance professional to full-time artist, present some of her work, and explain how she’s adapted her business in the face of coronavirus closings. (Image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) ‘Homecoming at Home’ arts preview For Homecoming 2020, the visual arts experience will be available online 24/7, including a virtual Gallery Hop. After more than 40 years, Almanac’s dedicated leader to retire After more than 40 years, Almanac’s dedicated leader to retire Marguerite Miller reflects on her long tenure at Penn, reminiscing on a time of running the publication before voicemail messages, before computers, and before the internet existed.
Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees The alumnus will succeed David L. Cohen on July 1, 2021. He has been a Penn trustee since 2005, and currently serves as vice chair of the Board.
Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology Additional support from P. Roy Vagelos and Diana T. Vagelos helps to expand the building project which will consolidate the University’s existing and future energy research.
Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Ben Murray and Matt DeVivo launched “Thank You, Now What?” to share veterans’ stories about transitioning to civilian life.
Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field Penn Band celebrates 50 years of women on the field After decades of superstition and pushback, the first group of women stepped onto Franklin Field with the Penn Band 50 years ago.
Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus The generosity of Penn Alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman has brought the work of noted artist Simone Leigh to the University of Pennsylvania.
‘Homecoming at Home’ arts preview On Nov. 11, Jill Krutick will discuss her transition from finance professional to full-time artist, present some of her work, and explain how she’s adapted her business in the face of coronavirus closings. (Image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) ‘Homecoming at Home’ arts preview For Homecoming 2020, the visual arts experience will be available online 24/7, including a virtual Gallery Hop.
After more than 40 years, Almanac’s dedicated leader to retire After more than 40 years, Almanac’s dedicated leader to retire Marguerite Miller reflects on her long tenure at Penn, reminiscing on a time of running the publication before voicemail messages, before computers, and before the internet existed.