LPS News

Fels Institute of Government’s signature Public Policy in Practice workshops continue its 82-year legacy

The 82-year-old Fels Institute of Government’s signature Public Policy in Practice workshops continues the legacy of providing students with a practical program in public administration.

Fels Institute of Government’s Michael DiBerardinis named a 2019 Civic Champion

CORA Services presents annual Champion awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the lives of children and families in the Philadelphia region.

Dr. Jonathan D. Moreno talks bioethics with Penn Pre-Health students

Penn’s Pre-Health Programs welcomed Professor Moreno for a discussion of his recently published book, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven but Nobody Wants to Die.

Classical Studies professor awarded MacArthur genius grant

LPS' Classical Studies post-baccalaureate program professor Emily Wilson, the first woman to publish an English translation of Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey, has been awarded a genius grant from the MacArthur Foundation.

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.

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.