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News Brief: New hirings under way to replace faculty

The search to find a replacement for departing Wharton Dean Patrick Harker is expected to be announced next month.

A search committee is scheduled to announce a selection in June, though Leo Charney, spokesman for the Provost's Office, said that an interim pick from within the school may be selected in lieu of a permanent replacement.

Following Harker to the University of Delaware, where he will assume the presidency, is Scott Douglas, vice president of finance.

A search committee is also in the second round of interviews to find a new director for the Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, which will probably be announced at the end of the summer.

Officials are engaged in a worldwide search to find someone who can revitalize the storied institution's ties to the city

Penn is also planning on naming a new associate provost for faculty, a newly created position that will replace the deputy provost's. The current deputy provost, Janice Bellace, will leave her post at the end of the month to resume teaching at Wharton.

- Anthony Campisi





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