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Celebrating community at Penn’s 267th Commencement
students cheer at the end of commencement

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Celebrating community at Penn’s 267th Commencement

Thousands of students and their biggest supporters—those who President Liz Magill described as “force multipliers”—flooded campus Monday for a sunny ceremony for the ages.
Four Commencement traditions explained
A historical Penn graduation procession.

The Class of 1901 Commencement procession on June 12, 1901.

(Image: William H. Rau/Courtesy of University Archives)

Four Commencement traditions explained

Penn Today dives into some of the unique sights and sounds that help commemorate the joyous occasion.

Penn Today Staff

A lively in-person Models of Excellence celebration
Members of the audience cheer at the Models of Excellence celebration.

Irvine Auditorium was filled with cheers and red and blue pompoms on April 26th for the 2023 Models of Excellence celebration.

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A lively in-person Models of Excellence celebration

This year’s ceremony honored the dedicated staff who make Penn’s success possible with the energy of a home team win.
Penn Forward tour makes its final stop
Osagie O. Imasogie and Magill laugh on stage at Constitution Center

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Penn Forward tour makes its final stop

President Liz Magill and hundreds of alumni from the Philadelphia area joined together at the National Constitution Center for an evening of connections and conversation.

Lauren Hertzler

A ‘sensational’ Hey Day for the Class of 2024
college hall during hey day 2023

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A ‘sensational’ Hey Day for the Class of 2024

Students celebrated the longtime tradition of rising to senior status with Penn’s new president and a whole lot of selfies.

Lauren Hertzler

Penn School of Social Policy & Practice names New Social Innovation Scholars Program
Randi and Brian Schwartz

Randi Schwartz and Brian D. Schwartz, a Trustee and vice chair of the SP2 Board of Advisors.

(Image: Courtesy of Brian and Randi Schwartz)

Penn School of Social Policy & Practice names New Social Innovation Scholars Program

The Randi and Brian Schwartz Social Innovation Scholarship will provide full-tuition support for students seeking to generate impact in such areas as economic security, immigration, and global conflict.

Juliana Rosati