Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett to become Dean of USC Marshall School of Business in 2020 Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett to become Dean of USC Marshall School of Business in 2020 Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett today announced that Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett will be leaving Penn at the end of the 2019-20 academic year to become dean of the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business in Los Angeles effective July 1, 2020.
Jon Bon Jovi receives honorary degree from University of Pennsylvania Penn In the News Times of India Jon Bon Jovi receives honorary degree from University of Pennsylvania At Monday’s Commencement ceremony, President Amy Gutmann lauded Jon Bon Jovi for his musical achievements and community restaurants. “The pay-it-forward model (of the Soul Kitchen) serves in-need and paying customers with dignity and encourages their active participation through volunteer services,” she said. The musician and humanitarian was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree. Penn’s 263rd Commencement Penn’s 263rd Commencement The Class of 2019 took to Franklin Field on Monday, May 20, for Penn’s 263rd Commencement ceremony, where President Amy Gutmann urged graduates to “weave together a world better, freer, and more inclusive.” Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees From left to right: Anea Moore, Calvary Rogers, Savi Joshi, Ryan Leone, Julia Pan, Michael B. Krone, Candida Alfaro, and Aren Raisinghani, recipients of the 2019 Senior Honor Awards. Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees On Saturday, May 18, the Class of 2019 celebrated its Ivy Day Ceremony during Alumni Weekend, continuing the 146-year tradition by honoring students for their achievements and contributions to the Penn community. The 104th Hey Day for a future iconic class The 104th Hey Day for a future iconic class The Class of 2020 officially entered their senior year on Thursday, May 2, with a blend of old and new traditions and styles, from boater hats and canes to jean shorts and selfies. Supporting the Schuylkill Supporting the Schuylkill Penn President Amy Gutmann joined city officials and local college leaders along Boathouse Row to announce support to fund the dredging of the Schuylkill River. ‘Two more years!’: Sophomores turn lights on for new Penn tradition ‘Two more years!’: Sophomores turn lights on for new Penn tradition The University and the Class of 2021 inaugurated U-Night, a new second-year event that brings sophomores together and recognizes the midway point to graduation. Cohort of PIP/PEP winners celebrate at luncheon Penn President Amy Gutmann with the winners of the 2019 Presidential Engagement Prize and Presidential Innovation Prize Cohort of PIP/PEP winners celebrate at luncheon Nine students received handcrafted certificates at the annual luncheon, held May 3, that recognizes the work of graduating seniors awarded the President’s Engagement and Innovation prizes. Bryan Stevenson to speak at Penn’s 263rd Commencement Bryan Stevenson. Photo copyright by Paul Robertson . Bryan Stevenson to speak at Penn’s 263rd Commencement Author, public-interest lawyer, and advocate Bryan Stevenson will deliver the address at the University’s 263rd Commencement on Monday, May 20, and be awarded an honorary degree. A legacy of innovation, inclusion, and impact A legacy of innovation, inclusion, and impact At a special gala Friday evening, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia honored President Amy Gutmann with this year’s William Penn Award.
Penn’s 263rd Commencement Penn’s 263rd Commencement The Class of 2019 took to Franklin Field on Monday, May 20, for Penn’s 263rd Commencement ceremony, where President Amy Gutmann urged graduates to “weave together a world better, freer, and more inclusive.”
Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees From left to right: Anea Moore, Calvary Rogers, Savi Joshi, Ryan Leone, Julia Pan, Michael B. Krone, Candida Alfaro, and Aren Raisinghani, recipients of the 2019 Senior Honor Awards. Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees On Saturday, May 18, the Class of 2019 celebrated its Ivy Day Ceremony during Alumni Weekend, continuing the 146-year tradition by honoring students for their achievements and contributions to the Penn community.
The 104th Hey Day for a future iconic class The 104th Hey Day for a future iconic class The Class of 2020 officially entered their senior year on Thursday, May 2, with a blend of old and new traditions and styles, from boater hats and canes to jean shorts and selfies.
Supporting the Schuylkill Supporting the Schuylkill Penn President Amy Gutmann joined city officials and local college leaders along Boathouse Row to announce support to fund the dredging of the Schuylkill River.
‘Two more years!’: Sophomores turn lights on for new Penn tradition ‘Two more years!’: Sophomores turn lights on for new Penn tradition The University and the Class of 2021 inaugurated U-Night, a new second-year event that brings sophomores together and recognizes the midway point to graduation.
Cohort of PIP/PEP winners celebrate at luncheon Penn President Amy Gutmann with the winners of the 2019 Presidential Engagement Prize and Presidential Innovation Prize Cohort of PIP/PEP winners celebrate at luncheon Nine students received handcrafted certificates at the annual luncheon, held May 3, that recognizes the work of graduating seniors awarded the President’s Engagement and Innovation prizes.
Bryan Stevenson to speak at Penn’s 263rd Commencement Bryan Stevenson. Photo copyright by Paul Robertson . Bryan Stevenson to speak at Penn’s 263rd Commencement Author, public-interest lawyer, and advocate Bryan Stevenson will deliver the address at the University’s 263rd Commencement on Monday, May 20, and be awarded an honorary degree.
A legacy of innovation, inclusion, and impact A legacy of innovation, inclusion, and impact At a special gala Friday evening, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia honored President Amy Gutmann with this year’s William Penn Award.