José Carlos Serrano

A University official clarified that while five individual storefronts may be empty, “there are no vacant Penn-owned buildings at this time.”

In his role as a distinguished visiting fellow, Ezoe engages “with students, staff, faculty, and the community on pressing global issues including climate change, democracy, global justice, human rights, and security.”

The plan would establish an international board which will serve as the “supreme political and legal authority for Gaza during the transitional period” and comprise seven to ten members.

The workshop sought to engage the Penn community in the art form and supplement to Japanese culture classes at Penn.

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.

The startup — BlueWhale Bio, which was founded in September 2023 — was created to advance and improve cell therapy production and raised $18 million in seed financing. 

There are over 850 million people who have a kidney disease worldwide, according to the International Society of Nephrology, with over a million dying of renal failure worldwide due to a lack of access to affordable treatment.

The Conservancy's July 29 announcement noted Sorrentino's "more than 25 years of experience advancing transformative initiatives" as he is set to begin his tenure on October 27. 

Lauder, who co-founded the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies, made multiple high-profile contributions to the arts, medical research, and academia throughout his career.

The institute intends to “drive discoveries with transformative impact for those living with autism spectrum disorder," according to a CHOP press release.