Humanities
2014 Alumni Weekend 60-Second Slam (VIDEO)
Faculty, students, and alumni provide quick expert takes on topics ranging from urban development in ancient Rome to movie franchise reboots.
Celebrating 20 Years at the Katz Center
The worldwide hub of advanced Judaic studies looks back—and forward.
A Visit from Jennifer Egan
Students organize the biggest-ever Winter Reading Project.
Q and A: Fifty Years of the War on Poverty
Michael Katz argues the program won more victories than we realize.
What Lola Wants
Professor of German Simon Richter identifies a film genre where women claim their right to pleasure.
Q and A: Growing Up in South Africa (Audio)
Professor of Music Carol Muller describes life under apartheid and reflects on the passing of Nelson Mandela.
A Personal History
Stephanie McCurry Connects to the Past
Scare Tactics
The Penn Ghost Project turns a scholarly eye toward things that go bump in the night.
A Teachable Moment
Michael Katz surveys public education reform.
Violence and Humanities
The 2013-14 Penn Humanities Forum examines themes of violence.
Windows on Asia
Victor Mair, Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, provides a deep perspective on China.
Making Humanity
Adam Seybert Professor in Moral and Intellectual Philosophy Gary Hatfield and Bok Family Professor in the Humanities Holly Pittman look at how humans make stuff, and how making stuff made us human.
8 Years in the Life of a School
A look back on Rebecca Bushnell’s tenure as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.