Faculty
A (Remote) Place of Belonging
Conducted online for the first time, the Center for Africana Studies Summer Institute for Pre-Freshmen continues to cultivate human connection.
Office Artifacts: Scott Poethig
Discover the stories behind the Professor of Biology’s office items—in his own words.
OMNIA Q&A: A New Leader at CASI
Tariq Thachil, the new Director of the Center for the Advanced Study of India, discusses his plans for the Center and coping with the pandemic.
Big Ideas for Strange Times (Video)
A virtual lecture series features short talks on life’s bigger questions from Penn Arts & Sciences faculty.
A Not-So-Silent Spring (Video)
James Primosch, Professor of Music, won an award and released two new albums.
Close Calls
Joseph Kable, Baird Term Professor of Psychology, discusses decision making amidst the pandemic.
Omnia 101: Truth, Math, and Philosophy
Henry Towsner, Associate Professor of Mathematics, and Scott Weinstein, Professor of Philosophy, discuss the complex intersection of theory and proof.
New Math
The Directed Reading Program pairs undergraduates with graduate student mentors for advanced learning.
What Happens to a Dream Deferred? 60-Second Lectures on Racial Injustice. (Video)
Penn Arts & Sciences faculty address the current movement.
OMNIA Q&A: Continuing Injustice
Michael Hanchard, Chair and Gustave C. Kuemmerle Professor of Africana Studies, discusses the recent wave of protests and the fight for equal rights and protections.
New Database Aims to Make Alzheimer's Diagnosis Easier and Earlier
Volunteers can add data with a five-minute online session.
Virtual Graduation
Faculty, students, and staff find unique ways to celebrate graduates.
Faculty on Racism and Inequality
Faculty from across Penn Arts & Sciences share their expertise on civil rights legislation, inequality, protest, and more.
Futures Beyond Refining (Video)
Penn Program in Environmental Humanities (PPEH) students collaborated with a South Philadelphia community to design a project that helps neighbors imagine a healthier future after living in the shadow of the largest refinery on the East Coast.
60-Second Lectures in Quarantine (Video)
This spring, the 60-Second Lecture series went digital as faculty experts shed light on the COVID-19 pandemic.