Social Science
Breathing New Life Into Cultural Heritage Sites
Last Look: Spring/Summer 2022
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 across Penn Arts & Sciences were awarded grants and funding for innovative research projects.
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.
Ben Talks Address State of U.S. Democracy
Journalist alums and political science faculty are joining to share their experience and research and address whether democracy in the U.S. is in crisis, at a crossroads, or reaching a new normal.
Lost Caregivers
Dan Treglia, Associate Professor of Practice, identifies the number of children who have lost parents and caregivers to COVID-19 and how to support them.
60-Second Lectures: Spring 2022 Roundup (Video)
Faculty present minute-long talks on topics such as “The First 60 Seconds of the Universe.”
Locked Down and Opening Up
In his new book, Guobin Yang, Grace Lee Boggs Professor of Communication and Sociology, highlights the online diaries shared by Wuhan residents early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022 Penn Grad Talks (Video)
Penn Arts & Sciences graduate students present on myriad topics in TED Talks fashion.