Administration
U. Trustee Browne died at 62
Christopher H. Browne, who graduated in 1969 from the College, died Sunday of a heart attack. Since 2000, he has given over $25 million to the University to create professorships.Gutmann to lead Obama panel on bioethics
President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that University President Amy Gutmann will be the chairwoman of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues.Around the world with Penn Admissions
Admissions representatives travel to over 30 countries in any given year, according to Dean of Admissions Eric Furda. And in spite of University-wide budget cuts, the admissions travel budget “hasn’t been cut at all.”Carnaroli discusses Penn’s dynamic evolution
In a celebration of the founding of fraternity Psi Upsilon, Penn’s Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli discussed the University’s past, present and future.Gutmann among top-paid college presidents
In the Chronicle of Higher Education's ranking of university presidents' salaries, Penn's Amy Gutmann is one of the best-paid, earning $1.28 million in fiscal year 2008.Trustees discuss finances, academics and expansion
Although a major part of each of the fall trustees meetings was spent celebrating James Riepe’s decade as chairman of the board, much discussion also surrounded the University’s financial health, academic goals and environmental sustainability.David Cohen to become new Trustees chairman
Long-time University trustee David Cohen is four days from becoming the chairman of the Board of Trustees.Wharton establishes partnership in UAE
Penn is expanding its programs to all corners of the world, including the Middle East, Africa and South America.Nursing school unveils new green roof
Last Saturday, the rooftop garden on Claire M. Fagin Hall was dedicated to the alumni of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s now-defunct Nursing Diploma Program.New award to promote female faculty advancement
The Provost’s Office and the Trustees Council of Penn Women have established an award to recognize community members for efforts that help female faculty advance in the workplace.Gutmann receives $500K Carnegie grant
Penn President Amy Gutmann was one of four higher-education leaders to receive a 2009 Carnegie Corporation Academic Leadership Award yesterday.Adnan Zulfiqar hired as University Interfaith Fellow
In an effort to reach members of underrepresented religious groups, the Chaplain's Office has hired the first of what may be a few Interfaith Fellows.Registrar, SFS seek new record system
Penn InTouch received a dramatic makeover toward the end of last semester. But the changes may have only been screen-deep.Penn offers new insurance option
Students this year have a wider range of options in choosing their health insurance policy with the addition of the Penn Add-On Plan, designed to supplement a pre-existing private insurance plan.
President unveils plan for greener Penn
The University fulfilled its pledge to the environment with its Climate Action Plan, fulfills the promise President Gutmann when she signed the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment.