Humanities
Just Right
The certificate programs offered by the College of Liberal & Professional Studies fill an educational need for students who want to learn about an area but don’t need a full degree.
Lessons in Philosophy
As philosophers-in-residence at the Academy at Palumbo in South Philadelphia, Ph.D. students Jacqueline Wallis and Afton Greco are teaching high schoolers how to contemplate life’s big questions.
Addressing Tough Topics
The Living the Hard Promise dialogue series offers a chance for frank conversation about subjects from free speech on campuses to the role of universities.
From English Major to Doctor, Lawyer, VP
At a panel put on by the Department of English, three alums discussed their career trajectories and how study in the humanities led them there.
Students Honored as 2024 Dean’s Scholars
The recognition is given annually to students who exhibit exceptional academic performance and intellectual promise.
Seizing the Moment
Spanning disciplines and geographies, Africana studies at Penn has emerged as a leader in the field.
Faculty Bookshelf
Recent books from Penn Arts & Sciences faculty in Music, Sociology, Africana studies, History and Sociology of Science, and History.
Catalysts for Basic Science
P. Roy Vagelos, C’50, PAR’90, HON’99, has been connected to Penn for 75 years, starting as an undergrad. He and his wife, Diana T. Vagelos, PAR’90, recently gave Penn Arts & Sciences $83.9 million to fund science initiatives—the largest single gift ever made to the School.
Office Artifacts: Jean-Christophe Cloutier
Discover the stories behind six prized items in the office of Cloutier, Associate Professor of English, including a poster signed by Adam West, a Charlie Chaplin figure, and a Star Trek bottle opener.
Tackling the Age (Research) Gap
GEAR UP provides students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds hands-on experience and mentoring to address a critical global challenge.
Affirming Our Purpose
A Message from Dean Steven J. Fluharty, Dean and Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Professor of Psychology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience.
Online Content: Spring/Summer 2024
A small sampling of recent highlights, including videos about the Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies, student David Kedeme, C’25, and the VIPER Class of 2024.
Paul Sniegowski Named President of Earlham College
He assumes the role on August 1 after 27 years at Penn, including heading undergraduate programs of the College since 2017.
In Recognition of Outstanding Teaching
The 2024 honorees include 21 people from 11 departments and programs, five of whom received University-wide acknowledgement.
Taking Your Feedback to Heart
A message from editor Michele W. Berger on results from the reader survey and the latest issue.