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It Gets Better — A Message from University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann

President Amy Gutmann of the University of Pennsylvania addresses recent bullying and discrimination against the LGBTQ community by participating in the “It Gets Better” project (www.itgetsbetterproject.com). Transcript of text below: My name is Amy Gutmann. I’m President of the University of Pennsylvania. As Benjamin Franklin wisely noted, “…a useful truth may be known, and exist, … Continue reading

2009 University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address (2 of 2)

Eric Schmidt, Google chairman and chief executive officer, delivered the 2009 Commencement Address on Monday, May 18. The full list of honorees and speakers is available here – www.upenn.edu

2009 University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address (1 of 2)

Penn President, Dr. Amy Gutmann delivered her 2009 Commencement Address on Monday, May 18. The full text of the address is available here – www.upenn.edu The full list of honorees and speakers is available here – www.upenn.edu

University of Pennsylvania 2009 Convocation Ceremony

President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price welcome the Class of 2013 to the Penn family. In her welcome address, Dr. Gutmann encouraged students to pursue their personal and intellectual passions by asking what they can best accomplish for themselves, for Penn, for society and the world. Additional images from the event are available on … Continue reading