Administration
Penn's five newest deans go through orientation
The tides are changing at Penn, with five new deans taking the helm throughout the next academic year.
Penn's endowment grows to $9.6 billion
With a 17.5 percent return over the past year, the endowment is the largest it's ever been.
Greeks' task forces to proactively tackle hazing, sexual assault
The task forces, which will focus on four key issues — alcohol and drugs, hazing, sexual assault, and mental health — will establish their respective goals at their first meetings.
Women presidents' compensation lags in Ivy League
Only three of the top 20-compensated private university presidents are women.
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.