Administration
Gutmann appoints Medha Narvekar as vice president and university secretary
For the past 32 years, Narvekar has worked in Penn's Development & Alumni Relations Office, which plays a key role in fundraising for the University.
PennDesign renamed after fashion icon Stuart Weitzman — relieving financial uncertainty
PennDesign has been one of the most tuition-dependent schools at Penn for the past several years, creating uncertainty over the future of the school because of the high financial risk that comes with varying enrollment sizes each year.
Penn centralizes background check policy for individuals working with children
The Protecting Minors On Campus Policy, effective since Feb. 19, mandates that individuals working with children must undergo a three-part background check.
Minority groups lobby Penn for more space on campus beyond ARCH basement
In meetings with several Penn administrators, student leaders of the 6B discussed the ongoing need for more space for minority students.
Bryan Stevenson, 'champion of equal justice,' to speak at 2019 Commencement
Stevenson has won several cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, most recently in a historic ruling that banned mandatory life-without-parole prison sentences for children 17 and younger.
Penn Nursing introduces first-ever director of innovation
Leary's first steps as director include the creation of a nursing innovation podcast. She assumed the position Feb. 1 after working part time as an innovation specialist in the Office of Nursing Research.
'Wynn Commons' plaques removed from campus a year after Penn revoked Steve Wynn's degree
In February 2018, Penn announced that it would remove 1963 College graduate Steve Wynn's name from "Wynn Commons" following sexual misconduct allegations against the former Trustee.
Penn President Amy Gutmann's salary climbs to $3.9 million
The salary, which is a 10.5 percent increase from her last reported salary of $3.5 million in 2015, makes her among the highest-paid university presidents in the nation.
'Stress is not the enemy': Wellness Chief announces mental health goals at U. Council meeting
Benoit Dubé said he aimed for a cultural shift at Penn that would allow people to be vulnerable about their difficulties and ask for help.
Penn Law receives over $5 million in donations to support scholarships and tech research
The group of donations comes amid the recent launch of the school's “Power of Penn Law: Advocates for a New Era” Campaign, which aims to increase accessibility, alleviate student debt, and hire innovative faculty members.
Penn proposes equity and Title IX officer to centralize sexual misconduct reporting
In the past, graduate student misconduct claims were handled by deans of the accuser’s school, which students said slowed responses to claims.
John Jackson looks to tackle polarization of media in new role as dean of Annenberg
Jackson, who served as dean of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice before taking on the new role, took office Jan. 1.
From Wash U, Tamara Greenfield King comes to Penn as Associate VP for Student Affairs
King will oversee Career Services, Civic House, NROTC, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Office of Student Affairs, and Platt Student Performing Arts House.
How to use Penn's online bias reporting form effectively, explained by grad student leaders
Graduate student leaders who have advocated for the implementation of the University's online bias reporting form discuss what the follow-up process looks like for student users.
New CURF director looks to work with cultural centers and create freshman programs
Jane Coyle Morris will replace Harriet Joseph, who served as CURF's executive director from 2008 until her retirement in 2018.
Cornell's Gregory Eells named CAPS executive director at Penn
CAPS has been operating without a permanent executive director since Bill Alexander retired in August 2018 after nine years in the role.
Penn appoints Sherisse Laud-Hammond as next director of the Women's Center
The appointment comes more than four months after former director Felicity 'Litty' Paxton assumed the role of associate dean for undergraduate studies at Penn's Annenberg School for Communication.
Tutoring Center Director Donna Brown will retire at the end of 2018
During her tenure, Brown focused on recruiting high-performing students and oversaw the creation of a database and online scheduling system for the Tutoring Center.
Teachers become students in Penn's new initiative to explain the University to professors
Through the Penn Fellows program, professors learn more about University operations over meals with administrators. This year’s cohort includes 17 mid-career professors.