Celebrating community at Penn’s 267th Commencement nocred 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 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.
New gift will support international undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania Image: Courtesy of Daniel and Brett Sundheim New gift will support international undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Daniel and Brett Sundheim have established endowed scholarships and provided additional financial resources for Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences students from around the globe.
A lively in-person 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. nocred 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 nocred 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.
A ‘sensational’ Hey Day for the Class of 2024 nocred 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.
Celebrating the 2023 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners nocred Celebrating the 2023 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners At a special luncheon on campus, President Liz Magill recognized this year’s eight awardees, who she said “exemplify imagination, creativity, grit, and leadership.”
Penn School of Social Policy & Practice names New Social Innovation Scholars Program 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.
Class of 2023 President’s Engagement, Innovation Prize winners announced nocred Class of 2023 President’s Engagement, Innovation Prize winners announced University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill today announced the recipients of the 2023 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prizes.
Suzanne McGraw Foundation makes $5 million gift to Penn GSE around early childhood education Image: Courtesy of Penn GSE Suzanne McGraw Foundation makes $5 million gift to Penn GSE around early childhood education The gift is one of the largest ever to the School. It will support student scholarships, a cross-University graduate concentration, and cross-disciplinary programming.