Faculty
OMNIA Q&A: So You Call Yourself a Liberal
Samuel Freeman, Avalon Professor in the Humanities, on classical liberalism, high liberalism, libertarians, and distributive justice.
A Medieval Minute (Video)
For their 60-second lecture, Emily Steiner, Professor of English, and doctoral student Aylin Malcolm, put a dramatic twist on medieval English and the 2018 midterm elections.
OMNIA Q&A: Politics and Religion: Chicken or Egg?
Michele Margolis, Assistant Professor of Political Science, discusses the effect of politics on religious identity.
Omnia Podcast: 60-Second Lectures Highlights (Audio)
The latest Omnia Podcast recaps the fall 2018 lectures and highlights a few past presentations by the likes of Angela Duckworth, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
Deep Dive
First-year seminars provide new students with an in-depth exploration of diverse topics.
The Healing Word
Deborah Thomas embeds herself in communities stricken by violence to chronicle the humanity revealed during the aftermath.
Origin Stories: Anthropologist Deborah Thomas (Video)
Deborah A. Thomas, R. Jean Brownlee Professor of Anthropology, discusses her journey from professional dancer to academic, embracing her many roles as an author, activist, educator, and artist.
From Cityscape to Lab Space
Researchers across Penn Arts and Sciences are learning from and in Philadelphia.
Widening the Lens On Language Study
Penn Arts and Sciences faculty use language to unravel mysteries of culture, cognition, and communication.
A Space for Sea Lions
Galápagos sea lions and the 8,000 residents of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal Island, often compete for space on local beaches and along the waterfront.
