News
In Fight Against Trump, Harvard Goes From Media Lockdown to the Limelight
News
The Changing Meaning and Lasting Power of the Harvard Name
News
Can Harvard Bring Students’ Focus Back to the Classroom?
News
Harvard Activists Have a New Reason To Protest. Does Palestine Fit In?
News
Strings Attached: How Harvard’s Wealthiest Alumni Are Reshaping University Giving
$500,000 for U. of P.
[N. E. Associated Press.]
PHILADELPHIA, June 4, 1895. - Charles C. Harrison today made a donation of $500,000 to the University of Pennsylvania in honor of his father, the late George Leib Harrison, L.L.D. This gift was presented at the monthly meeting of the trustees of the university. Mr. Harrison, who has for the past year been acting provost since the retirement of Dr. Wm. Pepper, was elected provost.
Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter.