Administration
Gutmann among top-paid college presidents
In the Chronicle of Higher Education's ranking of university presidents' salaries, Penn's Amy Gutmann is one of the best-paid, earning $1.28 million in fiscal year 2008.
Trustees discuss finances, academics and expansion
Although a major part of each of the fall trustees meetings was spent celebrating James Riepe’s decade as chairman of the board, much discussion also surrounded the University’s financial health, academic goals and environmental sustainability.
David Cohen to become new Trustees chairman
Long-time University trustee David Cohen is four days from becoming the chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Wharton establishes partnership in UAE
Penn is expanding its programs to all corners of the world, including the Middle East, Africa and South America.
Nursing school unveils new green roof
Last Saturday, the rooftop garden on Claire M. Fagin Hall was dedicated to the alumni of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s now-defunct Nursing Diploma Program.
Registrar, SFS seek new record system
Penn InTouch received a dramatic makeover toward the end of last semester. But the changes may have only been screen-deep.
Penn offers new insurance option
Students this year have a wider range of options in choosing their health insurance policy with the addition of the Penn Add-On Plan, designed to supplement a pre-existing private insurance plan.
Administration 101: Who runs Penn
Penn's administrators are responsible for the thousands of students and millions of dollars that pass through the University every year, and their decisions affect every member of the Penn community.
New award to promote female faculty advancement
The Provost’s Office and the Trustees Council of Penn Women have established an award to recognize community members for efforts that help female faculty advance in the workplace.
Gutmann receives $500K Carnegie grant
Penn President Amy Gutmann was one of four higher-education leaders to receive a 2009 Carnegie Corporation Academic Leadership Award yesterday.