Social Science

A Poet Who Didn't Know It

Airea D. Matthews, C’94, went from economics major to Philadelphia’s Poet Laureate.

Students, Faculty, and Alumni Shine at 60-Second Slam (Video)

During Alumni Weekend 2022, presenters gave their expert takes on topics ranging from urban greening to panic disorder to the nature of time.

Foundations and Frontiers: A Vision for the School, Revisited

Dean Steven J. Fluharty discusses the vision for the School of Arts and Sciences.

Under the Hood

Michael Platt, James S. Riepe University Professor, studies how biology fuels social behavior.

Crime and the Scientific Method

The multidisciplinary faculty of the Department of Criminology harness diverse methodologies to improve public safety and inform policy and planning.

The Many Sources of the Nile

In a recent artistic collaboration, Alexis Rider, GR’22, unsettles long-standing narratives about the Nile River and its exploration.

Advancing Innovative Research

Faculty Honors

Engaging With Asia

Penn Arts & Sciences programs are advancing knowledge about Asia and Asians.

2022 Penn Grad Talks

Penn Grad Talks (formerly known as Grad Ben Talks) features TED Talk-style presentations by Penn Arts & Sciences graduate students on a wide range of topics.

New Gift Creates James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies

The University of Pennsylvania announced a $25 million gift from James Joo-Jin Kim and Agnes Kim, and the James and Agnes Kim Family Foundation, supporting a range of initiatives at Penn.

Omnia 101: Democracy in Africa

Wale Adebanwi, Presidential Penn Compact Professor of Africana Studies, discusses the state of democratic reform in Africa.

Dorm To Table

Amanda Shulman, C’15, went from hosting dinner parties in her dorm room to opening her own Philadelphia restaurant.

Congratulations to Our 2022 Graduates

Students were celebrated on campus in three ceremonies.