Michele W. Berger is the editor of Omnia and director of news and publications for the School of Arts & Sciences Office of Advancement at the University of Pennsylvania. Previously she worked as a senior science writer for Penn Today, as a science and environment editor for The Weather Channel, and as an editor at Audubon magazine.
Michele W. Berger
Lessons From 17th Century “New Netherland”
Through study of the fur and wampum trade between the Lenape and Dutch in the 1600s, fourth-year history Ph.D. candidate Molly Leech is aiming to recenter Indigenous contributions to global trade.
Research Roundup: Dark Energy, Scientific Censorship, and More
In this second edition of our new series, we highlight questions that probe the expansion of the universe, missed court appearances, and how nanoparticles assemble.
Finding Light in Dark Times
Professors Deven Patel and Steven Weitzman discuss why Diwali and Hanukkah, both festivals of lights, can act as symbols of hope.
Transforming Asian American Studies
The evolution of the Asian American Studies program at Penn.
For Sociology, Anniversaries Offer a Time to Celebrate and Reflect
The year 2024 marks a time for both celebration and reflection.
Mary Frances Berry: A Portrait
Last Look Fall/Winter 2023
The Items Left Behind
In an undergraduate anthropology course, students learn archaeological fieldwork skills and unearth the story of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philadelphia.
Research Roundup: False Memories, Positive Worldviews, and More
In the first of a new series, we highlight recent findings from Penn Arts & Sciences faculty.
For Future Grad Students, DivE In Offers Support
The three-day MindCORE initiative, now in its third year, aims to encourage people with diverse backgrounds to pursue advanced degrees in fields like neuroscience and psychology.
Reflecting on Latinx Heritage Month
Penn Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, and graduate students discuss the importance of this time on campus and beyond.
Follow Your Nose
In the lab of neuroscientist Jay Gottfried, sixth-year psychology Ph.D. student Clara Raithel tries to understand how people’s brains respond to odors.
The First Week for First-Years (Photos)
College students from the Class of 2027 moved in and got to know Penn Arts & Sciences through the Exploration Expo, where departments, majors, and programs were on display.