Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences

Four academic journeys explored

Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work.

Kristina García

‘Bob Dylan, Prophet Without a God’

In his new book, “Bob Dylan, Prophet Without God,” political philosopher Jeffrey Edward Green of the School of Arts & Sciences offers an overarching account of the significance of Dylan’s political, religious, and ethical ideas.

Kristen de Groot

How direct cash assistance aids cancer patients from low-income households

A new study by Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice examines the potential of a joint program between Bradley Cooper’s One Family Foundation and the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Institute for Health Equity on health care and economic insecurity.

From the School of Social Policy & Practice

Redlining and rentals

Historian Brent Cebul in the School of Arts & Sciences is working on a new digital mapping project looking at the impact of Federal Housing Administration policies on the availability of affordable rental housing post-World War II. 

Kristen de Groot



In the News


France 24

Could Harris’s abortion advocacy be a U.S. election game changer?

Marc Trussler of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the selection of J.D. Vance as the Republican vice presidential candidate will make it harder for Donald Trump to act as a moderate on the issue of abortion.

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USA Today

How much is $1,000 per month worth? New study explores impact of basic income

Stacia West of the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice says that guaranteed basic income causes people to make great decisions for themselves and their family in a way that promotes upward economic mobility.

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Religion News Service

Kamala Harris’ multi-religious identity is a map of the future

Anthea Butler of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Kamala Harris’s religious story is not a straight line, which mirrors the trajectory of many Americans today.

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The Irish Times (Dublin)

Westminster elections leave Northern Ireland parties with choices and questions

Brendan O’Leary of the School of Arts & Sciences analyzes low voter turnout trends for the UK general election in Northern Ireland’s constituencies.

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The New York Times

The reason people are not telling Biden the truth

Adam Grant of the Wharton School says that President Biden must make sure that the faction advocating his staying in the race doesn’t dominate the faction encouraging him to withdraw.

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