Across its vast scale of operations, Penn Dining and Bon Appétit, the catering company that partners with Penn, are taking steps to adopt sustainable practices and embrace environmentally friendly policies.
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Also, the Annenberg School received a new grant to support research on federal funding cuts.
Penn initiates ‘consultative’ process to reappoint Nursing dean for two more years
In an email to the Nursing School community, Penn President Larry Jameson said that the University will initiate the process to extend Villarruel's term through June 30, 2028.
Her 85-month prison term will be followed by three years of supervised release.
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Also, the Annenberg School received a new grant to support research on federal funding cuts.
Penn initiates ‘consultative’ process to reappoint Nursing dean for two more years
In an email to the Nursing School community, Penn President Larry Jameson said that the University will initiate the process to extend Villarruel's term through June 30, 2028.
Penn juniors named recipients of 2025-27 Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
Created in a partnership between Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky and the Obama Foundation, the Voyager Scholarship is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program.
Penn professor receives Ruth Kirschstein Award for Maximizing Access in Science
The award honors scientists committed to breaking down systemic barriers against professionals and students from historically marginalized groups.
Penn professor Carl June discusses medical innovation award, CAR-T cell research in DP interview
The award named after German businessman Bernard Broermann, recognizes outstanding scientific achievements in the field of medical innovation and comes with €1 million in prize money.
Mapping project featuring Annenberg researchers receives $336K award to track NIH funding cuts
Using federal grant data and economic multipliers, the project models how recent changes to National Institutes of Health funding have affected the economy.
Former Penn Carey Law adjunct professor John Squires named director of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Squires will serve as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and advise 1968 Wharton graduate and President Donald Trump and the Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on intellectual property policy.
Center for the Advanced Study of India and Perry World House host talk on Indian climate change
The event, held at Perry World House on Sept. 25, featured a talk by Dubash followed by a panel discussion with CASI-affiliated students and faculty.
Wharton alum Josh Harris named in new documents linked with Jeffrey Epstein
The new documents reveal that Harris was invited to a “tentative breakfast party” with Epstein and Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
Penn Med, CHOP among 13 recipients of NIH funding for autism research collaboration
The study will combine genetic information with a wide range of environmental data to examine how interaction between multiple factors may increase the likelihood of autism.
Amy Wax to appeal federal court’s dismissal of her discrimination lawsuit against Penn
Wax’s notice of appeal comes nearly one month after a judge granted Penn’s motion to dismiss her complaint, which contended that the University’s speech code violates civil rights law.
Wharton professor’s new book urges alternative perspective on societal roles for women
The book — titled "Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out Of Yours" — challenges gender norms and modern expectations of women.
Penn professor named 2025-26 president of American Political Science Association
Simmons has been an active APSA member for over 30 years and has previously served on the APSA Council and numerous prize committees.
Perry World House hosts president of Namibia for talk on democracy, gender, and leadership
President Nandi-Ndaitwah was introduced by Wharton School Dean Erika James, who framed the event around leadership and the role of universities in strengthening democratic institutions.
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Also, the University Board of Trustees held its first two public meetings of the 2025-26 academic year.
Penn Carey Law hosts former Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok to discuss Wall Street memoir
The Sept. 25 discussion was moderated by Penn Carey Law professor Eric Feldman and discussed Bok’s career in investment banking.


















