Inspiring Community - Fall/Winter 2023
Highlighting Penn Arts & Sciences Alums
For Sociology, Anniversaries Offer a Time to Celebrate and Reflect
The year 2024 marks a time for both celebration and reflection.
Transforming Asian American Studies
The evolution of the Asian American Studies program at Penn.
From the Clubhouse to the Tonys
Commercial theater producer Tim Bloom, C’17, reflects on the art of making people laugh and the chance opportunities that shaped his path from Penn’s premier musical comedy troupe to Broadway.
Connect with Students Exploring Careers Abroad
A new online program lets alums advise current students thinking about careers outside the U.S.
Setting Ben’s Table
Alums in the food, drink, and hospitality industries shared their wares at an event this summer.
Helping College Students Find their Paths
Volunteer for a College Alumni Mentoring Series (CAMS) panel or meal this fall.
Silver Screen Time
Faryn Pearl, C’14, discusses co-directing the DreamWorks Animation film Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, and how internships she obtained through Penn Arts & Sciences shaped her career path.
Discovering Her Dreams
The College of Liberal & Professional Studies and a Bread Upon the Waters scholarship jump-started Dean’s Scholar Gabrielle Solair’s goal of helping others.
At Ben’s Table, An Adventure for the Taste Buds
On a Wednesday in June in New York City, a hundred or so Penn Arts & Sciences alums ate, drank, and networked with fellow grads in the food and hospitality industry.
Inspiring Community - Spring/Summer 2023
Highlighting Penn Arts & Sciences Alums
Brett Sundheim Gift Supports International Undergraduate Students
Daniel, W'99, and Brett, C'01, Sundheim have established endowed scholarships and provided additional financial resources for Penn Arts & Sciences students from around the globe.
The Linda Ye and Robin Ren Family Foundation Funds Construction of State-of-the-Art Spectroscopy Facility
The Linda Ye and Robin Ren Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting research that addresses climate change, helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds access and afford a college education, and increasing the understanding of Asian health needs.
Penn Arts & Sciences 2023 Graduation Ceremonies
The College of Arts & Sciences Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2023 was held on May 14 at Franklin Field.
Root of the Matter
Human rights advocate Eva Maria Lewis, C’21, seeks to address root causes of gun violence through investment and empowerment.