Advancing corporate social responsibility for a sustainable future
“I wanted to work in corporate sustainability,” says Donato Grimaldi (MES ’23). “I knew the Master of Environmental Studies program could get me to where I want to be.”
Helping college-bound youth reach their potential through applied positive psychology
During the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program, students work in small groups to partner with organizations from around the world and put their positive psychology expertise to work. Each service learning project studies the organization's structure, mission, and goals and develops an actionable plan to make an immediate impact and advance the mission.
Fall 2025 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 fall information sessions and program events. Join us to learn about our undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and certificate programs.
Meet program directors and recruitment staff to get your questions answered about curricula, advising, and how our programs can help you reach your personal and professional goals. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you get started on the application process.
Congratulations to the Penn LPS Class of 2024
On Saturday, May 18, Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) welcomed family, friends, faculty, and the Class of 2024 for a graduation ceremony in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center in downtown Philadelphia. This year, LPS conferred 503 degrees on graduating students: 103 undergraduate degrees and 400 master’s degrees.
LPS faculty honored as 2024 distinguished teaching award winners
The College of Liberal and Professional Studies is pleased to congratulate Virginia Millar and Sarah (Sally) Willig for being named 2024 distinguished teaching award winners.
LPS students honored as 2024 Dean’s Scholars
The College of Liberal and Professional Studies is pleased to congratulate Joe Daniel Barreto and Abigail Paige Blyler on being named Dean's Scholars. This honor is presented annually to students who exhibit exceptional academic performance and intellectual promise.
Faculty Awards for 2024
The College of Liberal and Professional Studies congratulates Virginia Millar and Sarah (Sally) Willig for being named 2024 distinguished teaching award winners.
College of Liberal and Professional Studies Award for Distinguished Teaching in Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Virginia Millar, MAPP
Lecturer, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences and Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology
Building environmental sustainability from the inside out
“Many people view sustainability as an outdoor job, such as conservation occupations. And those jobs are so important, but there's a lot to be said about having sustainability professionals within the architecture world,” says Marina Battle Rullo (Master of Environmental Studies ’23), a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional.
College of Liberal and Professional Studies announces the 2024 graduation speaker
Dr. Michael Weisberg, Bess W. Heyman President’s Distinguished Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Penn, has been selected to address the College of Liberal and Professional Studies Class of 2024 at the graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Dr. Weisberg is also the interim director of Perry World House, the editor-in-chief of Biology and Philosophy, and director of the Galápagos Education and Research Alliance. With Penn LPS, Dr.
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