On the Grid
Emily Schapira, C’02, WG’09, CEO of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, is fighting climate change and creating thousands of local jobs along the way.
Penn Arts & Sciences 2024 Graduation (Photos)
More than 2,200 students earned degrees from the College, the Graduate Division, and the College of Liberal & Professional Studies.
Starting a Conversation about Data Careers
The College Alumni Mentoring Series partnered with the Data Driven Discovery Initiative and Career Services for a panel describing the jobs available in this ever-evolving field.
2024 College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Speakers
James “Jim” Johnson, C’74, L’77, a School of Arts and Sciences Board of Advisors member, and student speaker Katie Volpert, C’24, will address the Class of 2024 Sunday May 19 on Franklin Field.
Back on Campus to Pay It Forward
Professional Women’s Alliance career roundtables bring alumnae and students together.
Campus Life for Students in the College of Liberal Arts for Women
The first class of 11 students graduated in 1934. During Women’s History month, we take a photo look back at what life was like for these pioneers and the hundreds of others who followed.
Ben Talks 2024 Comes to Palo Alto and Santa Monica
At two events, Penn Arts & Sciences faculty discuss resilience in the age of climate change.
At Ben Talks NYC, A Journey from Ocean Depths to Outer Space
In a room overlooking New York’s Bryant Park, more than 200 alums heard from scientists studying coral reefs, fractures on the Earth’s surface, and the expansion of the universe.
Q&A: Mentoring at a PWA Roundtable Event
Brittany Tilghman, C’10, on her own “twisty path” and connecting with undergrads.
Asian American Studies Comes to New York
Meet the directors and faculty members of this flourishing and vital program.
Celebrating 50 Years of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies
A three-day symposium will honor the past and present achievements of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program; the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies; and the Penn Women’s Center.
Penn Arts & Sciences Receives Record $83.9 Million Gift
P. Roy Vagelos, C’50, PAR’90, HON’99, and Diana T. Vagelos, PAR’90, strengthen science research and education with their transformative gift to the University of Pennsylvania.
2023 Year in Review
We look back on some of our favorite Arts & Sciences stories of 2023.
The Musical Magpie
Composer and amateur archaeologist Melissa Dunphy, GR’17, finds inspiration all around her—even beneath her feet.
Marching With Giants, Past and Present
The Eternal Soldier initiative uses the power of stories—ancient and modern, alike—to empower veterans.