Gutmann’s grant will help students
The $500,000 Carnegie award that Penn President Amy Gutmann received in the fall will go toward research, internships and GAPSA meetings.
Gutmann signs green pledge in Switzerland
Gutmann joined 24 university presidents to sign the Sustainable Campus Charter at the World Economic Forum, an annual conference seeking to improve the global economy.
Annenberg sets long-term goals
If reapproved by the Board of Trustees in Feb., Annenberg Dean Michael Delli Carpini will continue in his role for a second term, during which he hopes to continue setting and fulfilling his goals.
Cost-containment strategy saves Penn $59 million
The containment period has been extended until June 2011, with a targeted $100 million in “cost avoidance."
Penn receives $20 million gift
George Weiss — a Penn alum, trustee and chair of the Making History Campaign — donated $20 million to endow four new professorships in the Penn Integrates Knowledge program.
Professor emeritus William Evan dies at 87
Evan taught sociology and management at the University for over 50 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Penn in 1946.
Funding for Vet School cut 13 percent
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell exercised a line item veto and reduced the Vet School appropriation from $34,419,000 to $30 million.
Lynn Hollen Lees named vice provost for faculty
Lynn Hollen Lees, a history professor, has been appointed the Vice Provost for Faculty, according to Provost Vincent Price.
Annenberg dean recommended for reappointment
If approved by the Board of Trustees Michael Delli Carpini will be dean until 2015.
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.