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The impact of small seminars for new college students
The impact of small seminars for new college students
Sixty first-year seminars offer complex subjects in a comfortable group setting, as well as close connections to professors and peers. This year, 10 are also taking part in a pilot program focused on teaching students how to have respectful dialogue around difficult topics.
Penn’s Katz Center: Working to cultivate the next generation of scholars
Penn’s Katz Center: Working to cultivate the next generation of scholars
For three decades, the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies has fostered research on Jewish studies and shares it with the world.
What the EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in water mean
What the EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in water mean
Brianne Callahan of the Water Center explains the new regulations on PFAS, plus how they might affect consumer water bills, health, and more.
Lessons from the 17th century ‘New Netherland’
Lessons from the 17th century ‘New Netherland’
Through study of the fur and wampum trade between the Lenape and Dutch in the 1600s, fourth-year history Ph.D. candidate Molly Leech is aiming to recenter Indigenous contributions to global trade.
Finding light in dark times
Finding light in dark times
Professors Deven Patel and Steven Weitzman in the School of Arts & Sciences discuss why Diwali and Hanukkah, both festivals of lights, can act as symbols of hope.
How humans use their sense of smell to find their way
How humans use their sense of smell to find their way
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.
Penn Global Learners Program: Language and life skills for individuals facing displacement
Penn Global Learners Program: Language and life skills for individuals facing displacement
The Global Learners Program, taught by LPS English Language Programs instructors, offered more than 300 people in Ukraine English skills useful on the job hunt—and provided some normalcy and hope in the process.
One year post-Dobbs, what’s actually happened?
One year post-Dobbs, what’s actually happened?
Four takeaways from Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences researchers in the aftermath of the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion.
A historian’s take on Juneteenth
A historian’s take on Juneteenth
In a Q&A, fifth-year Ph.D. candidate VanJessica Gladney talks about what the day means and what broader conversation she hopes it will foster.
Remembering Harry Belafonte
Remembering Harry Belafonte
Tukufu Zuberi describes meeting the musician-turned-activist, plus how Belafonte used his talents for good and what legacy he leaves behind.