Social Science
The Game of Politics
Alex Tolkin, a joint doctoral student in political science and communication, studies how media coverage that compares politics to sports shapes political attitudes and general worldviews.
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.
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.