Faculty Honors
Faculty across Penn Arts & Sciences have continued to distinguish themselves through their research and teaching, and their work has been recognized with notable honors and awards. Here are a few of the most recent.
New Faculty
Penn Arts & Sciences new faculty members for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Back to School
A Message from Dean Steven J. Fluharty, Dean and Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Professor of Psychology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience.
Celebrating Connectedness
A message from editor Blake Cole
Penn Arts & Sciences Pathways: Andy Eskenazi, C'22, ENG'22
Andy Eskenazi's journey through the VIPER program has included humanities classes that have given him a better understanding of his work as an engineer and the world at large.
Diving into the Unknown
Mind DivE In is intended to make graduate school in the sciences more accessible to minority students.
Deborah Rhebergen Named Vice Dean for Advancement
Rhebergen is directly responsible for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive program of alumni relations, fundraising, and public relations on behalf of the School.
Conversations on Equity and Antiracism
A new series offers continued learning and actionable steps to advocate for inclusion.
The Costs of the American Dream
Alexander Adames, a Ph.D. candidate in sociology, examines the predictors and consequences of social mobility for people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
You're Majoring in What?!?!
A Family Weekend event invited College students and their families to hear from alums about the winding path from an undergraduate major to a career.
OMNIA Q&A: Shots Fired: The Controversy Surrounding Vaccinations, Then and Now
Robert Aronowitz, Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences, reflects on vaccine hesitancy today compared to the past, and the politicization of public health.
OMNIA Q&A: Religious Freedom as a Tool for American Occupation
Jolyon Thomas, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, discusses his award-winning book, Faking Liberties: Religious Freedom in American-Occupied Japan.
60-Second Lectures: Fall 2021 Roundup (Video)
The 60-Second Lecture series returned to campus this fall and included 1.5 Minute Climate Lectures during Climate Week at Penn.
Summer School
MindCORE hosted two 10-week research programs for students eager to get back in the lab and connect with peers.
Thinking About Social Justice
High school students explore complex issues through a variety of media at Penn Summer Academy.