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A journey years in the making: Mom and daughter graduate from Penn together

Mother-daughter duo Stephanie and Arielle Pierson graduated from the School of Arts & Sciences simultaneously. “We have never done anything conventionally, so this graduation, of course, is going to be unconventional,” said the younger Pierson.

A $5M donation to Wharton will establish a new AI for Business program

The Wharton School is establishing “AI for Business,” a new organization made possible by funding from alumni Tao Zhang and Selina Chin. The organization will be led by Kartik Hosanagar. “The advances made possible by artificial intelligence hold the potential to vastly improve lives and business processes,” said Dean Geoff Garrett.

Sunlit but empty Locust Walk in springtime

Alumni Weekend moves virtual, for now

To keep connected while staying apart, Penn alumni are invited to tune into online programming Saturday, May 16.

Forward AJ Brodeur of the men's basketball team lays the ball in the basket between two defenders at the Palestra.

AJ Brodeur’s substance over style

Without any flashiness, AJ Brodeur leaves his mark as an all-time Penn basketball great.

Student standing outside with trees and buildings in the background.

Penn alum Shadrack Frimpong awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Shadrack Frimpong, Penn graduate and 2015 Presidents Engagement Prize winner, has been awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in public health and primary care at the University of Cambridge in England.

While playing for the New York Jets in New York, Brandon Copeland stands in a two-point stance during gameplay.

Penn grad Brandon Copeland signs with New England Patriots

The 2013 Wharton alum, a linebacker and special teams player, has joined the six-time Super Bowl champions.

The Carolina Panther's Greg Van Roten sits on the bench during a game.

Former Quaker Greg Van Roten signs with New York Jets

Van Roten was an All-Ivy offensive lineman for the Quakers from 2008-11 and a part of two Ivy League championship teams.

Alan Page presents Brandon Copeland with the NFLPA's Alan Page Community Service Award.

NY Jets linebacker, a Penn alum, awarded NFLPA’s highest honor

Brandon Copeland has been recognized for his community service work, and positively impacting his team’s city and communities across the country.

Tough conversations and innovative outlooks in higher ed

President Amy Gutmann and Graduate School of Education scholar Robert Zemsky took part in a “fireside chat” at this year’s Higher Education Leadership Conference at Penn, which also awarded Gutmann the Zemsky Medal.

New Cleveland Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski arrives at the Cleveland airport after being named Browns coach.

Penn alum named head coach of Cleveland Browns

Kevin Stefanski, a 2004 graduate and former offensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, has been hired to coach the NFL franchise.

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