What I wish I knew as a college freshman Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal What I wish I knew as a college freshman Anjalee Bhuyan, a rising senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, advised college students to pursue opportunities that bring meaning and joy into their lives, rather than simply striving to build a strong resume. Celebrating the ‘incomparable’ Class of 2021 Celebrating the ‘incomparable’ Class of 2021 Penn’s 265th Commencement honored students who are defined by their inspiring growth, unrivaled resilience, gracious appreciation, and undoubted ability to create a better future for us all. Commencement 2021: By the numbers Commencement 2021: By the numbers On Monday, May 17, Penn honors the Class of 2021 with a hybrid 265th Commencement celebration. Penn Today takes a look at some of the facts and figures associated with the graduating class. Studying plants from 400 miles up Paul Lin completed a senior thesis grounded in his dual interests in the environment and data science. (Image: Courtesy of Paul Lin) Studying plants from 400 miles up Using remote sensing data, senior Paul Lin looked for signals of climate change in the grasslands of the Great Plains. Undergraduate fellows in new Office of Social Equity & Community make a positive impact Undergraduate fellows in new Office of Social Equity & Community make a positive impact The inaugural class of eight undergraduate fellows in Penn’s new Office of Social Equity & Community are already making progress, working with those who are homeless and food insecure and using their leadership and research to address inequities in Philadelphia neighborhoods. From insightful courses to traveling and teaching, reflecting on Penn’s ‘unending opportunities’ From insightful courses to traveling and teaching, reflecting on Penn’s ‘unending opportunities’ Hyacinthe Uwizera came to Penn with an interest in science and engineering. During the past four years, she’s also fostered an interest in Africana studies and discovered a passion for traveling and teaching. Three Penn juniors named 2021 Udall Scholars . Three Penn juniors named 2021 Udall Scholars Marina Dauer, Benjamin May, and Jonathan Szeto have been named 2021 Udall Scholars; they are among 55 sophomores and juniors selected from 416 candidates nationwide. Penn seniors target eating disorder risk at Philadelphia public high schools Penn seniors target eating disorder risk at Philadelphia public high schools President’s Engagement Prize-winning project Be Body Positive Philly, led by seniors Christina Miranda and Amanda Moreno, is designed to address eating disorder risk among Philadelphia high school students. First-year research is hands-on from the start First-year research is hands-on from the start With the Penn Freshmen Exposure to Research in Biological Science program, students from communities that are underrepresented in STEM can jump-start their scientific careers with mentoring and opportunities to pursue original research. Empowering refugee communities with access to clean water Empowering refugee communities with access to clean water With project Maji, seniors Martin Leet and Leah Voytovich will use their President’s Engagement Prize to install a solar-powered water tank and provide agricultural and first aid training for members of the Olua I community.
Celebrating the ‘incomparable’ Class of 2021 Celebrating the ‘incomparable’ Class of 2021 Penn’s 265th Commencement honored students who are defined by their inspiring growth, unrivaled resilience, gracious appreciation, and undoubted ability to create a better future for us all.
Commencement 2021: By the numbers Commencement 2021: By the numbers On Monday, May 17, Penn honors the Class of 2021 with a hybrid 265th Commencement celebration. Penn Today takes a look at some of the facts and figures associated with the graduating class.
Studying plants from 400 miles up Paul Lin completed a senior thesis grounded in his dual interests in the environment and data science. (Image: Courtesy of Paul Lin) Studying plants from 400 miles up Using remote sensing data, senior Paul Lin looked for signals of climate change in the grasslands of the Great Plains.
Undergraduate fellows in new Office of Social Equity & Community make a positive impact Undergraduate fellows in new Office of Social Equity & Community make a positive impact The inaugural class of eight undergraduate fellows in Penn’s new Office of Social Equity & Community are already making progress, working with those who are homeless and food insecure and using their leadership and research to address inequities in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
From insightful courses to traveling and teaching, reflecting on Penn’s ‘unending opportunities’ From insightful courses to traveling and teaching, reflecting on Penn’s ‘unending opportunities’ Hyacinthe Uwizera came to Penn with an interest in science and engineering. During the past four years, she’s also fostered an interest in Africana studies and discovered a passion for traveling and teaching.
Three Penn juniors named 2021 Udall Scholars . Three Penn juniors named 2021 Udall Scholars Marina Dauer, Benjamin May, and Jonathan Szeto have been named 2021 Udall Scholars; they are among 55 sophomores and juniors selected from 416 candidates nationwide.
Penn seniors target eating disorder risk at Philadelphia public high schools Penn seniors target eating disorder risk at Philadelphia public high schools President’s Engagement Prize-winning project Be Body Positive Philly, led by seniors Christina Miranda and Amanda Moreno, is designed to address eating disorder risk among Philadelphia high school students.
First-year research is hands-on from the start First-year research is hands-on from the start With the Penn Freshmen Exposure to Research in Biological Science program, students from communities that are underrepresented in STEM can jump-start their scientific careers with mentoring and opportunities to pursue original research.
Empowering refugee communities with access to clean water Empowering refugee communities with access to clean water With project Maji, seniors Martin Leet and Leah Voytovich will use their President’s Engagement Prize to install a solar-powered water tank and provide agricultural and first aid training for members of the Olua I community.