Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum Woods, an award-winning scholar of Near East civilizations, will begin his position on April 1, carrying on the Museum’s missions of research, teaching, and public outreach.
Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn As the nation prepares for its 46th president to take office Wednesday, Jan. 20, Penn Today reflects on the lasting impact he’s had at the University.
Jameson’s term extended as head of Penn Health System and Perelman School of Medicine nocred Jameson’s term extended as head of Penn Health System and Perelman School of Medicine Penn president Amy Gutmann announced that Jameson will serve as dean of the Perelman School of Medicine through June 30, 2025.
Engaging Minds showcases Penn’s very best bringing theory to practice Image: iStock Engaging Minds showcases Penn’s very best bringing theory to practice Alumni tuned in from across the world to hear Daniel Gillion discuss the power of protests, Amy Castro Baker give a crash course on the impact of guaranteed income, and Ezekiel Emanuel detail the intricacies of distributing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Lynn Meskell appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor Lynn Meskell is the Richard D. Green Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor in the Department of Anthropology in the School of Arts & Sciences, a professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning and the graduate program in Historic Preservation in the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and a curator in the Middle East and Asia sections at the Penn Museum. (Image: Eric Sucar) Lynn Meskell appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor The world-renowned archaeologist has joint appointments in the Department of Anthropology, the Graduate Program in Historic Preservation and the Department of City and Regional Planning, and the Penn Museum as a curator in both the Asian and Near East sections.
Roberto Gonzales appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor Roberto Gonzales appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor The world-renowned scholar of the lives of immigrants in the United States, will be the Richard Perry University Professor, with joint appointments in the Department of Sociology of the School of Arts & Sciences and in the Graduate School of Education.
Down to the wire with Penn Leads the Vote Down to the wire with Penn Leads the Vote The student organization’s leaders reflect on a whirlwind of a semester and provide helpful tips for voters on Election Day.
Antonia M. Villarruel reappointed dean of the Penn School of Nursing Antonia Villarruel, professor and Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing.nocred Antonia M. Villarruel reappointed dean of the Penn School of Nursing The announcement was made today, and marks a continuation of Penn Nursing’s ranking as the top nursing school in the world since 2017. Villarruel’s strategic plan has brought progress throughout the entire Penn Nursing community.
Introducing the Year of Civic Engagement Introducing the Year of Civic Engagement The latest theme year was ushered in last week with the Penn Reading Project. In a time of great distance, the University asks the community to think about how it can enact great engagement.
Penn’s Student Campus Compact, explained Q&A Penn’s Student Campus Compact, explained In a Q&A, Gary Purpura of the Office of the Provost discusses the Student Campus Compact and behavioral expectations of students on campus in the fall semester.