In the memorandum, Williams voiced his concern that allowing legacy admissions at Pennsylvania universities would violate the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding affirmative action.

PAACH welcomed new director Mei Long on July 3, filling a vacancy created after the abrupt departure of former Director Peter Van Do in September 2022.

“Definitely focus on the card in front of you, but don’t lose sight of the brilliant array of cards around you,” Penn President Liz Magill said. 

As the new school year starts, here are five of Penn’s leaders whose names you will hear often.

The Daily Pennsylvanian has gathered a list of five administrators who recently assumed, or will soon be assuming, new roles within the University this fall. 

According to Gutmann's ethics disclosures, the loan was issued at the October 2020 federal mid-term rate of 0.38% and has a term of nine years.

Fierceton, a 2021 School of Social Policy & Practice graduate and 2020 College graduate, filed a lawsuit in 2022 alleging the University's discrediting details of her upbringing and the unjust withholding of her master's degree. 

Horowitz has been on leave from his positions at Penn since April 2022. 

Provost John Jackson Jr. announced Quinn's appointment, which took effect Aug. 1. 

An increased benefit for commuters will take effect on Sept. 1, offering faculty and staff who use public transportation a 50% discount. 

The change in location, announced to student leaders through email, was attributed to ongoing campus construction.

Penn community members share their reactions to the Supreme Court's rejection of affirmative action, and discuss what a Penn without race-conscious admissions might look like. 

Wharton Dean Erika James will oversee leadership, planning, and resources at Pomona College effective on July 1, 2024.

Professor Ben-Porath, who has taught in the Graduate School of Education since 2004, will step into the role Sept. 1.

Banet-Weiser will assume her new role as dean of the Annenberg School for Communication on Aug. 14, according to the announcement from Penn President Liz Magill. 

During his term, Ruger managed the COVID-19 pandemic and facilitated efforts to make Penn Carey Law more diverse and the legal field more accessible. He was succeeded by Professor Sophia Lee. 

Penn Med will use the Chester County hospital facility to provide physical and mental health care services to veterans in collaboration with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs.