Alumni
From the Microscope to the Big Picture
Steven J. Fluharty reminisces about his time on campus as an undergraduate and the path that got him where he is today.
Fox Leadership Program Turns 25
The program, founded in 1999 through a gift from Robert A. Fox, C’52, and Penny Fox, ED’53, aims to equip and empower Penn students and alums for present and future roles as ethical and effective leaders.
A Panel and a View
In mid-October in New York City, Penn’s Professional Women’s Alliance held a fall get-together, Elevate: Women in Leadership Panel and Networking Event.
Digging into a Career in the Biological Sciences
At the most recent College Alumni Mentoring Series Roundtable, students connected with Gabrielle Gosciniak C’13, Brielle Gehringer, C’18, GR’23, and Tyler Ling, C’18.
Ribbon-Cutting Marks Dedication of James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies
The physical space provides a new home for Korean Studies and facilitates critical collaboration.
Behind the Scenes at The Tonight Show
Crystal Marshall, C’24, just started a master’s degree in film programming and curating at the University of London, as a Thouron Scholar. Before leaving for the UK, she spent the summer as a general production intern on Jimmy Fallon’s show.
A Sounding Board for First- and Second-Years
The College’s pre-major advising program has been around since the 1990s. The 130 or so faculty and staff who participate act as a support system and academic guide for undergrads learning to navigate the experiences and spaces of Penn.
Living the Olympic Dream
The Paris Games will mark the second for Regina Salmons, C’18, who will represent the U.S. in women’s eight boat. She reflects on her experience and what it means to push yourself “to the absolute limits of human ability.”
Kicking Off Summer With a Casual PWA Networking Event
The Professional Women’s Alliance Summer Networking Social is an annual way for students and alums to connect. Seventy women gathered at the Wilson Rose Garden in New York for the 2024 edition.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare (Video)
Twenty seniors in the Roy and Diana Vagelos Program in Life Sciences & Management spent a year analyzing four novel medical advances from scientific and business perspectives. As part of their capstone presentations, the students shared their business plans.
Using Literature to Unlock Stories of the Unseen
In the hands of Matty Hemming, GR’24, early 20th-century novels become roadmaps to the politics and norms of their authors’ time.
Just Right
The certificate programs offered by the College of Liberal & Professional Studies fill an educational need for students who want to learn about an area but don’t need a full degree.
From English Major to Doctor, Lawyer, VP
At a panel put on by the Department of English, three alums discussed their career trajectories and how study in the humanities led them there.
Catalysts for Basic Science
P. Roy Vagelos, C’50, PAR’90, HON’99, has been connected to Penn for 75 years, starting as an undergrad. He and his wife, Diana T. Vagelos, PAR’90, recently gave Penn Arts & Sciences $83.9 million to fund science initiatives—the largest single gift ever made to the School.
Guardians of the Gallery
Alums now at Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Doyle auction houses discuss championing underrepresented artists, enriching an object’s narrative, their time at Penn, and more.