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The Master of Science in Applied Geosciences Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

The Master of Science in Applied Geosciences Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

Since 2005, Penn has offered a professional master’s degree in the applied geosciences that meets the need of early- and mid-career professionals in a changing industry.

Spring 2026 Penn LPS events and information sessions announced

The faculty and staff of the College of Liberal and Professional Studies invite you to join us for our upcoming spring information sessions and program events.

Scott R. Elkins

Organizational Dynamics Programs alum recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year

Scott Elkins (MSOD ’02) recognizes the importance of teamwork as well as leadership for the long-term success of a business.

Image: Courtesy of Meryl Krieger

Senior learning designer Meryl Krieger has a side gig: helping artistically minded high school students with life skills

Meryl Krieger devotes her time to volunteering with Project 440, a Philadelphia nonprofit that helps high school students who are interested in the arts and music learn entrepreneurial, leadership, and life skills.

Lotus Kaufman (Master of Environmental Studies ’25).

Preparing for a career in climate communication

Creating her own curriculum, Lotus Kaufman (MES ’25) learned from leaders in climate media and interned with leading research and conservation organizations.

Ruth Elliott

Ruth Elliott’s gamble with oral exams pays out in the Pre-Health Programs

See how Ruth Elliott’s use of oral exams improved student performance while fostering authentic learning, reducing reliance on AI, and rebuilding students’ confidence in real-time academic conversation.

Eugen Dimant of MBDS honored with German business magazine’s “Top 40 unter 40”

Eugen Dimant of MBDS honored with German business magazine’s “Top 40 unter 40”

Dr. Eugen Dimant, Associate Professor of Practice in Penn’s Behavioral and Decision Sciences at has been named to the 2025 “Top 40 unter 40” list of the German business magazine Capital.

Master of Environmental Studies students participate in the sixth annual Penn Climate Week

Master of Environmental Studies students participate in the sixth annual Penn Climate Week

MES students joined the campus community and climate experts for interdisciplinary discussions about the urgency of climate change and productive climate action.

photo of solar panels

Former teacher’s new career in energy policy has potential

While working as a physics and math teacher, Arwen Kozak (MES ’25) enrolled at Penn to study environmental policy. Now she combines her skills as an educator to advance the mission of sustainable energy policy.

Bell-Fish Market

Sustainability snapshots: Organizational dynamics students return from course trip to Italy and reflect on food systems through photos

Organizational dynamics students return from course trip to Italy and share their reflections on sustainability and food systems through photos