August 12, 2024
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Fostering Equity: Marcus Foster and the Scholarship that Honors Him

The Penn GSE alum and former University Trustee was a dedicated educator, transformative leader, and the first Black superintendent of a major urban school district in the US whose death inspired an outpouring of gifts from more than 450 donors in support of a scholarship for students from underserved communities. 

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Faces of Philanthropy
  • Alumni
September 23, 2022
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Penn GSE welcomes Laura Tepper as Vice Dean of Development and Alumni Relations

Laura Tepper comes to Penn GSE from Penn's Carey Law School, where she oversaw all fundraising activities as the Executive Director of Development, managing a team of fundraisers that supported one of America’s top law schools. At Penn GSE, she brings an accomplished development track record to the country's top-ranked graduate school of education. 

  • Faces of Philanthropy
May 13, 2022
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Faces of Philanthropy

Three stories of support underline how giving to Penn GSE is opening doors and bringing hope and opportunity to a new era.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Leadership
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy
May 13, 2022
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Breaking Ground for Penn GSE’s Second Century: Penn GSE Launches Historic Building Expansion

A pivotal moment in Penn GSE’s history, the groundbreaking ceremony for the School’s dramatic building expansion marked the start of a project that will fulfill a vision of 'One Penn GSE.'

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Higher Education
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy
April 21, 2022
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Standing from left to right with shovels, Doug Korn, Wendell Pritchett, Pam Grossman, and Philip Chen.

Penn GSE breaks ground for historic building expansion

Penn GSE’s much-awaited, major building expansion project officially began on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by about 100 Penn GSE community members and guests.

  • Faces of Philanthropy
February 21, 2022
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Penn GSE and Jacobs Foundation announce partnership to advance entrepreneurial innovation and impact in education

Through a strategic and mutually beneficial partnership, the Jacobs Foundation and Penn GSE will advance a shared belief in the transformative power of education.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Faces of Philanthropy
January 11, 2022
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Extraordinary Impact: Penn GSE Exceeds Campaign Goal

Penn GSE exceeded the largest fundraising goal in its history, dramatically increasing support for priorities across the School.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Higher Education
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy
December 17, 2021
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New Penn GSE scholarship to open doors to future teachers and leaders

A transformational new scholarship at Penn GSE will provide significant funding to diversify the nation’s pipeline of teachers and educational leaders and propel work that benefits marginalized populations.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy
July 1, 2021
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Penn GSE exceeds $75M Extraordinary Impact campaign goal

Penn GSE has surpassed its goal by more than 30 percent with the campaign’s conclusion, dramatically increasing support for priorities across the School.

  • Faces of Philanthropy
May 17, 2021
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Celebrating Extraordinary Impact: The Campaign for Penn GSE

The largest fundraising effort in Penn GSE’s history is helping the School realize its five priorities and provide learners with the foundation for lifelong opportunity.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy

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