Inaugural Procession, Ceremony, Luncheon, and Symposium
Dr. Amy Gutmann will be inaugurated as Penn's president on Friday, October 15. She is a world-renowned scholar committed to the core values of democratic societies—life, liberty, opportunity and mutual respect.

Mark Dorsey: Chief of Police
The University of Pennsylvania Police Department, after an extensive national search, is pleased to announce the appointment of former Philadelphia Police Inspector Mark J. Dorsey to the position of Chief of Police, effective November 1.    

Liliane Weissberg: Christopher Browne Professor in Arts & Sciences
Dr. Liliane Weissberg, professor of Germanic languages and literatures, has been appointed the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor in the Arts and Sciences, Dean Samuel H. Preston announced.