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2023 Year in Review
We look back on some of our favorite Arts & Sciences stories of 2023.
Winter Break 2023: Holiday Travel, Traditions, and New Year's Resolutions (Photos)
Students share their plans and wishes for winter break.
Holiday Cheer from Penn Flutes
As part of the Music in the Stacks collaboration between Penn’s Albrecht Music Library and the Department of Music, the musicians performed a concert that included “Silent Night” and other holiday songs.
A Soundtrack for a Saint
Beyond the cultural link to Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas has many connections to music, which Associate Professor of Music Mary Channen Caldwell is exploring for an upcoming book.
The Story of Henry’s Hoodie
Marcus T. Wright, associate director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Sociology, has written a children’s book featuring a Black boy and his dad that has a message for everyone.
The Musical Magpie
Composer and amateur archaeologist Melissa Dunphy, GR’17, finds inspiration all around her—even beneath her feet.
Who Was Artist Mary Josephine Walters?
History often overlooks 19th-century female artists. Aili Waller, C’24, spent three years solving the mystery of one from the Hudson River School.
Origin Stories: Daniel Mindiola (Video)
The Brush Family Professor of Chemistry on being raised in a bilingual home, his journey from Venezuela to Michigan to MIT, and the importance of mentors.
Getting Creative to Communicate Science
Across Penn Arts & Sciences, students and professors are devising imaginative ways to bring their work to the public.
Finding Light in Dark Times
Professors Deven Patel and Steven Weitzman discuss why Diwali and Hanukkah, both festivals of lights, can act as symbols of hope.
Penn Arts & Sciences Pathways: Anusha Mathur, C'25 (Video)
Anusha Mathur, C’25, came to Penn with an interest in history and political science, and through her experiences in the College and Annenberg, discovered her passion for journalism and podcasting.
Research Roundup: False Memories, Positive Worldviews, and More
In the first of a new series, we highlight recent findings from Penn Arts & Sciences faculty.
Marching With Giants, Past and Present
The Eternal Soldier initiative uses the power of stories—ancient and modern, alike—to empower veterans.
Life Advice from Aristotle
A new book by Philosophy’s Susan Sauvé Meyer gives tips from the philosopher’s “Nicomachean Ethics” on how to live well in any age.
Inspiring Community - Fall/Winter 2023
Highlighting Penn Arts & Sciences Alums