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University of Pennsylvania Names School of Design in Recognition of Stuart Weitzman’s Lifetime Commitment and Support of Penn

The new name will be the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design.

Why 76ers co-owner is pouring $10 million into Wharton School, and banking vet is giving $5M to Bryn Mawr

Alum and 76ers co-owner Josh Harris and his wife, Marjorie Harris, have donated $10 million to the Wharton School to establish the Joshua J. Harris Alternative Investments Program, which aims to teach students about investing in assets beyond stocks, bonds, and real estate. “As an alternative-investments trailblazer, Josh is a role model for our students and an incredible friend to the Wharton School,” said Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett.

Why this New York Jets linebacker wants to help Penn undergrads manage their money

Brandon Copeland, a Penn alum and New York Jets linebacker, wished he’d taken a personal finance course to learn the basics of budgeting, investing, retirement planning, and career basics. Now he’s teaching that very undergraduate class.

Members of Penn Med community elected to honor medical society

On Tuesday, the Perelman School of Medicine inducted 25 medical students, three residents, three faculty, and two alumni into its chapter of the honor medical society Alpha Omega Alpha.

Penn mourns the loss of Raymond G. Perelman

The University of Pennsylvania is mourning the death of Raymond G. Perelman, one of its most significant and committed partners.

President Gutmann poses with members of the 1978-79 Final Four team.

Penn honors 1978-79 Final Four team

On Saturday, Jan. 12, Penn President Amy Gutmann was on hand at the Penn vs. Princeton game at the Palestra. While the men’s basketball team lost, 62-53, the 1978-79 team was honored during halftime of the game. The 1978-79 Quakers are the last Ivy League team to reach the Final Four.

The legend of John Heisman

The Heisman Trophy namesake, a Penn Law alumnus, was a former player and coach on the Penn football team.

A celebration as thank-you note

The Fall Scholarship Celebration brings together donors to undergraduate financial aid with their scholarship recipients every year to build connections with the students that their philanthropy supports.

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The Power of Penn in London

In London, President Amy Gutmann presented the vision for the University’s $4.1 billion campaign, The Power of Penn.

At TCPW event, female athletes urged to support one another

At the Trustees’ Council of Penn Women’s (TCPW) annual Women’s Athlete Panel and Reception, former Penn student-athletes offered current Quakers advice on forging career paths, supporting one another, and being fearless.

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