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From his office on the 52nd floor of the Comcast Center, David L. Cohen has a panoramic view of Philadelphia, the city in which he is so deeply involved. But he insists on heading to the 56th floor to see his favorite view from the skyscraper.

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By Corey Stern · May 16, 2015

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked some Penn administrators to reflect back on when they too were motivated young adults ready to conquer the world. Here is what they had to say.

Leaving behind barriers

By Sophia Witte · April 30, 2015

Last spring, College freshman Kathryn Dewitt was facing her own crisis amidst a semester marked by two student suicides in three weeks.


Penn President Amy Gutmann, center, spoke at a University Council meeting last year during which she introduced the Task Force on Student Psychological Health and Welfare.

Leaving behind barriers

By Sophia Witte · April 30, 2015

Last spring, College freshman Kathryn Dewitt was facing her own crisis amidst a semester marked by two student suicides in three weeks.



David L. Cohen's favorite view from the Comcast Center is from the 56th floor.

From his office on the 52nd floor of the Comcast Center, David L. Cohen has a panoramic view of Philadelphia, the city in which he is so deeply involved. But he insists on heading to the 56th floor to see his favorite view from the skyscraper.











With the opening of the Penn Wharton China Center, Penn is focused on ensuring that the name Penn has the same meaning for individuals in China and elsewhere as it does for those in Philadelphia.

As the University expands its global reach in the 21st century, the school is focused not only on making an impact around the world, but also ensuring that the name Penn has the same meaning for individuals in Ghana, in China and elsewhere as it does for those in Philadelphia.



Parade of classes. Oldest Alumni was a 101 yr. old man here for his 80th reunion from class of 1925.

Along with Goldman Sachs and Teach for America, Penn has consistently ranked among the top employers of its own students for the past several years.





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