Sep|Oct 2021
Volume 120, No. 1
Fresh Starts
From the Editor | History’s lessons, comeback coach, education innovators.
Embracing Today with an Eye on Tomorrow
From College Hall | A historic new beginning.
(Re)Introduction to US History
How two Penn professors revamped the entry-level history class for an age of instant information access and endless quarrels over the meaning of America’s past.
Opening Doors
From early education to college prep, three entrepreneurial alumni are forging new paths to support online learning and enrichment.
The Cleveland Comeback
Inspired by his Penn football mentors and his father—a former Quakers’ basketball player—Kevin Stefanski C’04 rocketed through the NFL to become one of the league’s youngest head coaches. Now, after leading the Cleveland Browns to their first playoff win in 26 years, the reigning NFL Coach of the Year hopes to turn the long-tortured franchise into a perennial contender.
Letters
Sep|Oct 2021: Women in sports and STEM, guaranteed income continued, and more.
Turning the Lights Back On
New College House is ready for students.
Ambassadorships Ahead for Amy Gutmann and David Cohen
Gutmann, Cohen nominated for US ambassadorships.
Scott L. Bok Begins as New Trustee Chair
Scott L. Bok C’81 W’81 L’84 elected chair of the board of trustees.
HIP Check
HIP helps to identify and address barriers to housing equity.
A Pipeline to a Medical Career
Penn Medicine and Netter Center’s Educational Pipeline Program.
Largest Comet Ever Discovered
The Bernardinelli-Bernstein Comet is biggest ever discovered.
Back on His Throne
Football’s Prince Emili is ready to play.
Quakers in Tokyo
How Penn Olympians fared.