Administration
College house cafes now serving free refreshments
College Houses are repurposing cafe space in beneficial ways for residents, following college house cafe closings.
Despite University obligations, Gutmann keeps up with research
Amy Gutmann puts her signature on more than just Penn paperwork.
With mental health an issue, religious groups increase wellness initiatives
Penn's religious community has begun increasing its focus on mental health services.
College House cafes close over possible regulation issues
The decision to not re-open the college house cafes in Rodin, Harnwell, Harrison, Reipe, and Kings Court College Houses was made at the beginning of the summer.
Gutmann salary increased to $2.82 million in most recent data
Gutmann is the top-paid Penn employee for the first time in fiscal year 2013.
Vice provost for education to step down
Vice Provost for Education Andrew Binns will step down from his position after this year, Provost Vincent Price said on Thursday.Penn announces search committee for Engineering dean
Current Dean Eduardo Glandt will step down in June 2015 at the end of his current term.Penn successfully reaccredited for the next decade
Penn graduates can hang their degrees with pride for another ten years, thanks to the University’s reaccreditation earlier this summer. On June 26, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaffirmed the University’s accreditation after a rigorous process rooting back to October 2012.PennPraxis leader to head to Drexel
Drexel University will announce to trustees and senior staff tomorrow that Harris Steinberg, currently executive director of PennPraxis, will head the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, according to an article in Philadelphia Magazine.
Gutmann to interview Walter Isaacson at Pennovation celebration
The grand opening of Penn's innovation center, the Pennovation Center on Penn's South Bank campus, will be celebrated on Oct. 31 at University-wide eventPenn inaugurates search for new Student Health director
Acting director Dr Max King says the search should conclude by the end of the semester.
Mental health task force in 'brainstorming stage'
Penn’s mental health task force is in the process of synthesizing information and developing recommendations aimed at improving mental health resources on campus, after conducting research and interviews last semester and over the summer.
Report: Penn Health System considers $1.5 billion upgrade
Penn Medicine is currently in the planning stages of development on a new hospital tower, which could cost $1.5 billion, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.
PennDesign Dean accepts extended term
Marilyn Taylor, who began her term as PennDesign dean in 2008, will now serve until 2016. During her time at Penn, she has increased the school's visibility and influence.
Interim director appointed to Office of Student Conduct
Beginning her interim term on June 16, Alcohol and Other Drug Program Initiative Director Julie Lyzinski Nettleton will serve until Michele Goldfarb’s permanent replacement is appointed. She will continue to lead the AOD — where she has worked since 2005 — while serving as interim director.
New fiscal year sees largest financial aid budget in University history
Allocating $197 million toward undergraduate financial aid, the recently enacted budget — which took effect July 1 and will terminate with the fiscal year on June 30, 2015 — saw a 4.5 percent increase in undergraduate financial aid.
Proposal for tobacco divestment dies without a vote
Board Chair David L. Cohen recognized the detrimental health effects of tobacco, but said that it does not constitute a “moral evil.” According to Penn’s divestment policy, areas being considered for divestment must qualify as “a moral evil implicating a core University value that is creating a substantial social injury.” Cohen also stressed that the Trustees are obligated to the growth and protection of the University’s endowment.
Rodin illuminates gender payment gap among Penn faculty
On Monday at the White House Summit on Working Families, former University President and current President of the Rockefeller Foundation Judith Rodin shed light on the payment gap between male and female faculty members after she was asked if women always know and communicate their value.“When I was offered the Presidency of Penn...I think the board believed that I would and should feel extremely grateful,” Rodin said. “They offered me a salary and I went home overnight and started to get really angry.”