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Penn Arts & Sciences Pathways: Anusha Mathur, C’25 (Video)

Mathur 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.

For Sociology, Anniversaries Offer a Time to Celebrate and Reflect

The year 2024 marks a time for both celebration and reflection.

Transforming Asian American Studies

The evolution of the Asian American Studies program at Penn.

Online Content: Fall/Winter 2023

Visit our multimedia page for exclusive content that covers all aspects of Penn Arts & Sciences research, including faculty, students, alums, and events. Below is just a small sampling of recent highlights.

Building on Success

Penn’s program in Cinema & Media Studies becomes an academic department.

Flow Motion

Courses across Penn Arts & Sciences show how immersion enhances a liberal arts education.

Balancing Ballet

Ayesha Patel, C’25, designed a plan that allowed a Philadelphia dance company to revive a program for younger supporters.

For Future Grad Students, DivE In Offers Support

The three-day MindCORE initiative, now in its third year, aims to encourage people with diverse backgrounds to pursue advanced degrees in fields like neuroscience and psychology.

Breaking Down Barriers

The High School Summer Latinx Leadership Institute brought students to campus to expand their college readiness.

Reflecting on Latinx Heritage Month

Penn Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, and graduate students discuss the importance of this time on campus and beyond.  

Follow Your Nose

In the lab of neuroscientist Jay Gottfried, sixth-year psychology Ph.D. student Clara Raithel tries to understand how people’s brains respond to odors.

A Solution for Cleaner Cars

Mining metals for electric car batteries can be wasteful and destructive. Andrew Ahn, C’26, ENG’26, spent the summer fine-tuning a chemical reaction that could make the process greener.

Penn Arts & Sciences Pathways: Brandon Anaya, C’24 (Video)

Anaya came to Penn with an interest in studying medicine, but his experiences in the College brought out a passion for English and cinema studies.

The First Week for First-Years (Photos)  

College students from the Class of 2027 moved in and got to know Penn Arts & Sciences through the Exploration Expo, where departments, majors, and programs were on display.

Searching for Resilience in our Reefs

Some corals survive hotter temperatures better than others. In the lab of biologist Katie Barott, sophomores Alex Piven and Angela Ye have spent the summer trying to understand why.