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At Convocation, first-years called on to ‘embrace the unexpected’
Penn’s 286th academic year formally began at Convocation, where President J. Larry Jameson drew lessons from nature by invoking fireflies—recognizing students’ brilliance, prescribing them to ‘embrace the unexpected,’ and reminding them, ‘Fireflies do not glow alone.’
Penn Board of Trustees Votes to Appoint
J. Larry Jameson President and Extend His Term
Through June 2027
The Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania today voted unanimously to appoint J. Larry Jameson, who has served as Interim President since December 2023, President of the University for a term that will run through June 30, 2027.