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“No more double dipping!”: Penn alum journalist’s new career

Much has happened since Penn alum entertainment journalist Emily Frances froze her eggs on national TV a few years ago. Recently, Emily has decided to also put a freeze on entertainment, change careers and do what many Penn alumni do best: become an entrepreneur. After the jump, learn about Emily’s tasty new endeavor and her […]

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2 Penn alumni “journalists” appear on “30 Rock”

On last Thursday night’s “30 Rock”, not only was Liz Banks (C’96) featured (again) at minute 1:30 as Avery Jessup, the pregnant CNBC political correspondent girlfriend to Jack Donaghey, but another notable Penn alum was also featured briefly in the episode.  Did you catch it? Find out who after the jump! At 13:42, did you […]

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Penn Alumni You Should Know About: Vol. 17

[ssba]The weather isn’t the only thing that’s getting hot. Check out these Penn alums who are heating up in entertainment! FILM Marc Platt (C’79) is about to produce what could be one of his biggest projects to date. Platt has signed on to produce feature Ricki and the Flash, a rock ‘n’ roll film starring Meryl Streep, […]

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Penn Undergrads You Should Know About Vol. 2

[ssba] UME is back with our 2nd edition of Penn Undergrads You Should Know About (Vol. 1 here).  Check out these undergrads that will soon be taking the entertainment industry by storm!  Penn Alumni, if any of these students spark your interest for a potential internship or job, feel free to contact them via LinkedIn (links are included […]

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Penn Alumni You Should Know About: Vol. 13

[ssba] Suffering from the winter blues? Check out what these Penn alumni have been up to in entertainment and let their successes keep you warm with pride, jealousy, or a little bit of both.

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19 Penn Alumni you should know about: Vol. 8

[ssba] This may be the juiciest “Penn Alumni You Should Know About” edition yet! After the jump, check out exciting news about the latest from 19 Penn alumni with projects in TV, film, stage, web, apps, and print. Plus, more stories of Penn alumni working together on entertainment projects ….an alum who dishes on what happens backstage […]

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