Administration
GSE works to improve Kazakh schools
This week, members from a group of high-performing schools in Kazakhstan are collaborating with Graduate School of Education faculty on a management program.Despite efforts, Penn still lacks minority faculty
Although Penn professes a “commitment to diversity" on its website, its statistics on standing minority faculty may reflect a different reality.
Gutmann, faculty members attend World Economic Forum in Davos
The WEF — an annual event that hosts thousands of leaders who work in and out of the economic realm — consisted of numerous events and discussions on economic growth, financial systems, environmental sustainability, health and social development.LGBT faculty still subject to tax inequality
Currently, Penn employees in same-sex domestic partnerships pay an extra tax on health coverage — leveling out to around $1,000 per year — from which married faculty and staff are exempt.VP for University Communications resigns
Lori Doyle announced Wednesday afternoon that she will step down as Vice President for University Communications at the end of the month.Professor remembered for his dedication, contributions to Cinema Studies program
Penn professor John Katz died Friday, Nov. 26 of complications from renal failure. He was 72.Gutmann to review research ethics
Last week, President Barack Obama ordered the Presidential Bioethics Commission, chaired by Penn President Amy Gutmann, to review protections for subjects in federally funded scientific studies.Gutmann takes a stance against bullying
Penn President Amy Gutmann joined the ranks of President Barack Obama, Ke$ha and Ellen DeGeneres in speaking out against bullying of gay students.Amy Gutmann, Kathleen Hall Jamieson receive award from governor
Penn President Amy Gutmann and Communications professor Kathleen Hall Jamieson have been honored as Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania.Law dean's term extended to 2015
Dean of the Law School Michael Fitts will continue in his position until June 30, 2015, Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vince Price announced in an e-mail Monday.SAS Dean Rebecca Bushnell to extend tenure
School of Arts and Sciences Dean Rebecca Bushnell’s decision to extend her tenure until June 2013 will allow her to finish leading Penn’s Making History Campaign for the School of Arts and Sciences. The goal is to raise $500 million by June 2012.E-mail on the University’s Missing Student Procedures legally mandatory
All members of the Penn community received an e-mail on the University’s Missing Student Procedures from the Office of the Provost, the Division of Human Resources and the Office of University Communications last Friday.Bushnell to remain SAS dean until 2013
Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Rebecca Bushnell will continue in her role until June 30, 2013, Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vince Price announced in an e-mail Friday.Faculty Senate bridges gap between faculty and administration
Composed of 58 faculty members across the 12 schools of the University, the Faculty Senate has long been serving as “the voice of the faculty,” according to Vice Provost for Faculty Lynn Hollen Lees. The body deals with tenure and diversity issues, among other topics.Penn's endowment grew 9.6 percent in Fiscal Year 2010
The Penn Board of Trustees convened Thursday to discuss the endowment, new land acquisition and other recent issues pertaining to the University.Gutmann headed to D.C. to talk research
Penn President Amy Gutmann will participate in a roundtable meeting today with Vice President Joe Biden and other university presidents to discuss job creation resulting from stimulus-funded research.
Wharton's Dean of Happiness boosts morale
Wharton Deputy Vice Dean of Student Life Kembrel Jones — also known affectionately as the Dean of Happiness — fosters students' well being.Penn welcomes new study abroad director
Penn alumna Barbara Gorka previously worked for Colgate University and Temple University in their study abroad programs.