Penn Vet Receives Gift for State-of-the-Art Equine Surgical Suite

The University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center has received a $1 million leadership gift from Gail Riepe of Cockeysville, Md., toward the $17 million required to build a state-of-the-art equine surgical suite at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals. Riepe is a 1968 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is part of a loyal Penn family. Her father, husban
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The University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center has received a $1 million leadership gift from Gail Riepe of Cockeysville, Md., toward the $17 million required to build a state-of-the-art equine surgical suite at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals.

Riepe is a 1968 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is part of a loyal Penn family. Her father, husband and son all graduated from Penn; her husband, James S. Riepe, is also active as Chair of the Board of Penn Medicine and recently retired as Chair of the University's Board of Trustees. She has demonstrated her devotion to animals, horses in particular, through her involvement in Penn Vet's Equine Advisory Committee and more recently as a member of the Board of Overseers.

"This gift is a wonderful expression of Gail's personal commitment to Penn Vet's academic and clinical mission," said Penn President Amy Gutmann. "It is a hallmark of Gail and Jim's generosity to be both heartfelt and strategic. They know that first-class facilities make a tremendous difference and that it takes bold action to make these projects happen. We are grateful for their leadership as Penn Vet continues to set worldwide standards for equine care."

"Gail Riepe's love of animals and her particular passion for horses makes Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine the logical place for her to direct her energies," says Joan C. Hendricks, VMD, PhD and Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. "Her passion will inspire others who share her love of horses. She and Jim are ideally suited to take a leading role in this project

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