Features
Pint-Sized Philosophers
Karen Detlefsen, Professor of Philosophy, is opening young minds in the Philadelphia community to a new kind of philosophical thinking.
Lost World, Lost Lives
Hundreds of books looted by the Nazis during World War II provide a window into history and individuals we may otherwise have never known.
The Stories We Tell
Undergraduates dig into archival records to reframe Penn’s historical ties to slavery.
Launching Liberal Arts Careers
The Penn Arts and Sciences Professional Women’s Alliance connects female students and recent graduates with accomplished alumnae for mentorship and career exploration.
A Classic Hat Trick
In one year, Sheila Murnaghan, Alfred Reginald Allen Memorial Professor of Greek, published a translation of Medea and books on the Beat generation and classics for children.
The Healing Word
Deborah Thomas embeds herself in communities stricken by violence to chronicle the humanity revealed during the aftermath.
From Cityscape to Lab Space
Researchers across Penn Arts and Sciences are learning from and in Philadelphia.
The Power of Penn Arts & Sciences
Enhancing Foundations, Transcending Frontiers
Widening the Lens On Language Study
Penn Arts and Sciences faculty use language to unravel mysteries of culture, cognition, and communication.
Breaking the Bank
Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde, Professor of Economics, discusses the potential—and pitfalls—of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
A Virtual World for an Ancient Society
Clark Erickson, Professor of Anthropology, has made a career of studying humans’ effect on their physical landscapes—past and present.
Finding Macro-Level Answers in Microorganisms
Mecky Pohlschröder, Professor and Undergraduate Chair of the Department of Biology, on gaining insights into the workings of microscopic ecosystems.
Prospecting Playbills
Michael Gamer, Professor of English, and Scott Enderle, Digital Humanities Specialist at Penn Libraries, are designing a database to classify historical playbills.
Passion, Persistence, and Payoff
Angela Duckworth, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology, explores why perseverance matters.
Tweeting the Medieval
Emily Steiner, Professor of English, uses new technology to illuminate age-old manuscripts.