May|Jun 2019
Volume 117, No. 5
Happy Endings
From the Editor, May|Jun 2019
Off-Off-Off-Broadway
How Jonathan Rand became “the most successful living American playwright that nobody’s ever heard of.”
Jean Chatzky’s Money Story
The personal-finance guru learned from her mother’s example “that women can be active and extremely competent managers of money.” Now she’s sharing that lesson—and more gained over her 25 years as a business journalist and experience as a small-business owner—in a new book.
Good By Design
Despite all evidence to the contrary, “the world is getting better,” argues physician and sociologist Nicholas Christakis. It’s in our genes.
A Journey of Discovery
From College Hall, May|Jun 2019
Letters
May|Jun 2019
And the Oscar Goes to …
Oscar-winning producer—and student—Claire Sliney C’21.
“Hopeful About Israel’s Future”
Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer W’93 on hopes for peace.
Record Donation for School of Arts and Sciences
$50 million from Vageloses for energy sciences center sets SAS record.
Buddhist Laser Tag Is Awesome
Justin McDaniel on studying Buddhism at the water park.
Tuition and Aid for 2019–20 Academic Year
2019-20 costs up 3.9 percent; aid to rise 4.5 percent.
The Iranian Revolution at 40
How human rights lost in the Iranian Revolution.
Social Justice Activist to Speak
Criminal-justice advocate Bryan Stevenson to speak.
$10 Million for Alternative Investments Program
$10 million to Wharton for Harris Alternative Investments Program.
Creative Minds: Assemble
Journal LA+ takes on big themes, multiple disciplines.
PennDesign Gets a New Name
School of Design named for Stuart Weitzman W’63.
Go Long
Penn’s football team spent spring break in China.
A Star Is Born
Basketball: women share Ivy title; men’s up-and-down season.
Scoreboard
From Feb. 8 to April 5
Full Circle
Jennifer Toth Nu’15 GNu’19 is helping kids with cancer—just like her.
Here for the Music
Alan “Bo” Leibowitz C’67 spent 40 years celebrating jazz on the radio.
Building the Case for Architecture
Marc Kushner C’99 believes in the power of architecture.
Life Saver
Robert Dunham C’80 has fought the death penalty for decades.