LPS News

Penn LPS and Penn Engineering launch Cybersecurity Boot Camp to grow Philadelphia’s digital workforce

The College of Liberal and Professional Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania today announced the launch of a cybersecurity boot camp to be held on Penn’s campus.

MES students get their hands dirty learning about soils

Taught by Master of Environmental Studies instructor Alain Plante, the Field Study of Soils summer course gives students skills and familiarity with different soil types, including some on University property.

At 11, she started college. Now, at 18, she’s on the verge of a Penn degree

At 16, Soleil Hawley (BFA ’19—expected) began the coordinated Bachelor of Fine Arts program at Penn and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

MES in the Community, Valerie Preethi Vincent

In the business of sustainability

Excellence in Environmental Studies Award winner Valerie Preethi Vincent (MES ’19) discusses her career pivot to environmental sustainability.

Bachelor of Arts alumna awarded Fulbright

Anna Carapellotti (LPS Bachelor of Arts ’15) has been awarded a Fulbright Grant to conduct international research.

Congratulations to the Penn LPS Class of 2019

On Sunday, May 19, Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) welcomed family, friends and faculty for the Class of 2019 graduation ceremony.

Predilections of a destructive pest

A study of the spotted lanternfly led by Benjamin Rohr (MES ’20—expected) may shed light on ways to control this emerging threat.

Minding other people’s business

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences students win case competition at sixth annual Wharton People Analytics Conference.

MES in the Community, Yvette Bordeaux

A course of nature

MES program director Yvette Bordeaux helps students of the environment find different pathways to a greener future.

Former Post-Bacc Student Wins Distinguished Teaching Award

LPS Post-Baccalaureate Studies alumna Ramey Mize has been awarded the 2019 Dean’s Award for Distinguished Teaching by Graduate Students for her work in the Department of History of Art.