LPS News

Wildlife conservation was her passion; now it’s her career

Youqi Fan (MES ‘20), an international student and a relative newcomer to environmental science, describes inclusivity at Penn and envisions the zoo of the future.

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences program launches MBDS Advisory Board

Penn’s MBDS program has established an advisory board of field leaders from diverse industries to guide the program’s development.

Two LPS instructors receive 2020 awards for distinguished teaching in the School of Arts and Sciences

LPS instructors Philip Gehrman and Dana Kaminstein have earned distinguished teaching awards for their extraordinary commitment to student excellence.

Wildlife conservation was her passion; now it’s her career

Youqi Fan (MES ‘20), an international student and a relative newcomer to environmental science, describes inclusivity at Penn and envisions the zoo of the future.

College of Liberal and Professional Studies students named 2020 Dean’s Scholars

LPS students Nathan Duane Coonts (BA ’20) and Hope Elliott (MSAG ’20) were announced as 2020 Dean’s Scholars.

Master of Environmental Studies student explains COVID-19’s impact on food systems

A new Omnia interview with Hannah Kass (MES ’20—expected) explores what the current crisis means for food and farming issues.

Karen Reivich, Director of Resilience Training Services at the Penn Positive Psychology Center

Explore resilience skills and strategies in an online course—free

The College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) is sharing a free and unique course to develop resilience during the global pandemic.

MES in the Community, Hayley McCurdy

A Penn student designs her degree around the industries that power change

For Hayley McCurdy (MES ’20), an individualized curriculum helped her make connections and explore her interests in energy, economic development, and environmental stewardship.

College of Professional and Liberal Studies students stand out in the 2020 Grad Ben Talks event

Students from the Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences and the Master of Applied Positive Psychology won awards in their divisions.

MES in the Community, Hannah Kass

A flexible curriculum and an environment of growth

An anthropologist by training, agricultural researcher Hannah Kass (MES ’20) came to Penn in search of new perspectives and interdisciplinary mentors.