Faces of Philanthropy

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October 2, 2018
A Landmark of Twenty-First Century Learning: Penn GSE Plans State-of-the-Art Home for Education on Campus

An international leader in education research and practice, Penn GSE is embarking upon a building expansion to keep the School at the forefront of a new era in education.

 

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October 30, 2017
Marjie Gittis Katz, GED’90

The opportunity to support teachers inspires educator Marjie Gittis Katz, GED’90, who knows firsthand the influence teachers have on children.

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October 30, 2017
Brett Barth, W’93, and Natalie Barth

Inspired by the work of Penn GSE, Brett Barth, W’93, and his wife, Natalie, have established a scholarship for future teachers.

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October 30, 2017
Boosting Support for Penn GSE Faculty

Through the generosity of donors, Penn GSE faculty will be supported by four new professorships established since 2016 through a total of $7.5 million in faculty aid.

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April 14, 2017
Jolley Bruce Christman, GED’71, GR’87

Jolley Bruce Christman, GED’71, GR’87, and her late husband Steven S. Goldberg, GR’85, support graduating doctoral students at Penn GSE for their work in urban education.

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April 14, 2017
Rajeev Amara, W’97

Education’s power to prepare Americans for the jobs of the future drew Rajeev Amara, W’97, to support fellowship for Penn GSE students.

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April 14, 2017
Michael G. Kirsch, C’68, GED’72, GRD’74

A school principal for forty-two years, Michael G. Kirsch knows the value of professional development in a field that faces constant change.

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April 14, 2017
Allison Bieber McKibben, C’93, and Jeffrey S. McKibben, W’93

Love of Penn and the desire to ensure a strong teacher workforce for the future drew the McKibbens to support faculty aid at Penn GSE.

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October 14, 2016
Gregory A. Milken, C’95, and EJ Milken

Supporting entrepreneurship, faculty, and students at Penn GSE continues a family tradition of supporting education for Gregory A. Milken, C’95, and EJ Milken.

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October 14, 2015
Jennifer Isom O’Malley, GED’98, and Matthew V. O’Malley, GED’95

A passion for educating children brought this Penn GSE alumni couple together and continues to shape their involvement with the School.

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