Penn's Jewish Studies Boosted by Julie Beren Platt and Marc E. Platt's Endowed Professorship and Graduate Support Fund
The University of Pennsylvania's Judaism program has received a significant boost with leadership gifts from Julie Beren Platt and Marc E. Platt. The couple, both involved in various Penn organizations, have established an endowed professorship and a program fund for graduate support at the University of Pennsylvania. This generous donation aims to strengthen the faculty, foster connections among graduate students, and enhance community and international programs in Jewish Studies.
The Platts' gift will create the Julie Beren Platt and Marc E. Platt Professorship of Jewish Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. This professorship will attract eminent scholars, driving trailblazing research and innovative educational opportunities. The program fund will support graduate students, promoting connections and collaborations among them. This is not the first time the Platts have supported Penn. They have previously established the Platt Student Performing Arts House and the Julie Beren Platt and Marc Platt Rehearsal Room, and funded initiatives at the Katz Center and endowed scholarships and professorships.
Penn's Judaism program has a rich history, dating back over 200 years. The first courses in Hebrew were offered in 1780, and the University formally recognized the program in 1982. Today, the program reflects the full range and diverse dimensions of the Jewish experience, including Hebrew Bible, Talmud, Jewish history, literatures, and modern Judaism.
The University of Pennsylvania's Judaism program will benefit greatly from the Platts' latest gift. The endowed professorship and program fund will strengthen the faculty, foster graduate student connections, and enhance community and international programs in Judaism. This investment in Judaism at Penn ensures the continued growth and success of the program.
