He joined the Carey Law School faculty in 2002 as an assistant professor of law, was promoted to full professor in 2006, and served as associate dean for academic affairs in 2006-2007.ĭr. In 1997, he earned a PhD in history from Penn.Īfter completing his doctorate, he joined the faculty at Baruch College-City University of New York, where he taught courses in post-bellum American history, American legal history, nonprofit law, and the history of immigration to the United States. Pritchett earned a BA in political science from Brown University in 1986 and received his JD from Yale Law School in 1991. As we continue to work our way through the pandemic, there are many challenges ahead of us this semester, but we have an extraordinary team in place and I have every confidence that the months ahead will see the University continue to shine with new research discoveries, extraordinary patient care, continued excellence in the classroom, and a caring commitment to our community.”ĭr. “I care passionately about this institution-its faculty, staff and students. “I’m very pleased to help during this important transition at Penn,” said Dr. He plans to return to his faculty position in the Carey Law School in July. He took a leave from his post during the fall semester to attend to a medical issue, and following a successful recovery, he returned January 1 as Senior Advisor to the President. Pritchett served as Penn Provost from Jthrough December 31, 2021. All of us who care about Penn are pleased and grateful that Wendell Pritchett has agreed to fill this important role for our University.”ĭr. He knows the issues, he knows the people, and he has a deep understanding of Penn’s values and priorities. “Wendell did an exceptional job as Provost. “Pending Amy’s confirmation, we are very fortunate to have someone with Wendell’s experience and stature to be able to step in and lead Penn through the transition to the start of Liz Magill’s presidency,” said Mr. Elizabeth “Liz” Magill will begin her tenure as the ninth President of Penn, subject to a vote by the full Board of Trustees at their March meeting. Pritchett would serve in the role through June 30, 2022. President Gutmann, who had previously announced that she would conclude her presidency this year, would step down from her position if confirmed and prior to being sworn in as Ambassador. Scott Bok, Chair of the University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees, announced on Friday, February 4 that former Provost Wendell Pritchett has been selected to serve as Interim President of the University of Pennsylvania, effective at such time as Amy Gutmann may be confirmed and resign to serve as Ambassador to Germany. Wendell Pritchett to Serve as Interim President