Global Quakers
Michael L. Barrett EAS’89 is the new Penn Alumni president.
A More Welcoming Penn
Ann Reese CW’74, former president, was celebrated for her tenure.
Drawing Down the Lightning, Making the Moment
On her inauguration day as the University’s ninth president, Liz Magill shared a vision of even greater impact and influence for Penn’s next chapter, picnicked on Shoemaker Green with members of the Penn community and some favorite musicians, and hosted a wide-ranging conversation with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan at a critical time for the institution.
James Husson to Head Development and Alumni Relations
New leadership in DAR, public safety, and treasurer’s office.
Trustees Elect Magill Penn’s Next President
After the vote, she praised the University’s “impatience” as a virtue.
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.
Provost Takes Leave of Absence
Provost on leave of absence for health issues.
Whitney Soule Tapped as New Admissions Dean
Bowdoin’s Whitney Soule to head admissions.
Woods Tapped to Run Penn Museum
Christopher Woods named Penn Museum director.
New Director for ICA
Introducing ICA’s new director, Zoë Ryan.
Common Ground
Chaz Howard C’00 heads new office on equity and community.
New Administrative Appointments
New roles, new faces in Provost’s office.
Erika H. James Named Wharton Dean
Emory’s Erika H. James named Wharton School dean.
Wharton Dean to Leave for USC
Dean Geoffrey Garrett to leave Wharton for USC in 2020.
School of Social Policy and Practice Names New Dean
New SP2 dean: Sara “Sally” Bachman.