Deborah Rhebergen Appointed Vice Dean for Advancement in the School of Arts & Sciences

Steven Fluharty, Dean and Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Professor of Psychology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience, has announced the appointment of Deborah Rhebergen to the role of Vice Dean for Advancement in the School of Arts & Sciences, effective August 2, 2021. In this capacity she is directly responsible for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive program of alumni relations, fundraising, and public relations on behalf of the School.

Rhebergen joined Penn as Associate Vice Dean for Advancement in Arts & Sciences in November 2019. In that role she led the Arts and Sciences major gifts team to the successful conclusion of the Power of Penn Arts & Sciences Campaign. Prior to coming to Penn, she was Assistant Dean of Development and External Relations at the University of Maryland College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, where she oversaw fundraising and outreach efforts for over 80,000 alumni and other constituents, as well as marketing and communication.

Rhebergen holds a master’s degree in education leadership and policy studies from the University of Maryland. She began her career managing political campaigns before returning to work in development at her undergraduate alma mater, Lafayette College.

“We know Deb looks forward to partnering with us on the opportunities ahead,” said Fluharty. “Her personal passion, combined with her strong knowledge of the Penn community, has her well positioned to lead our Advancement Office as we move into what promises to be an exciting new chapter of Penn’s history.”