When a new regional business coalition launched in May, Penn LPS alumna Claire Marrazzo Greenwood (Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics ’08) played a central role. As Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership (GPGP), Claire collaborates with stakeholders across the region to counteract slow job growth in the Philadelphia area.
When a new regional business coalition launched in May, Penn LPS alumna Claire Marrazzo Greenwood (Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics ’08) played a central role. As Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership, Claire collaborates with stakeholders across the region to counteract slow job growth in the Greater Philadelphia area. “The partnership is a business-led, cross-sector, multi-county effort to focus on growing quality jobs and economic opportunity for residents, and making this region a more competitive place,” she explains.
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.
Three years after launching her professional career in the waste and resource recovery sector, Penn undergraduate Erica Higa (BSE ’18, MES ’25) was ready to return to her alma mater to advance her education. She was working at Recology, a West Coast-based resource recovery company. “They specialize in waste collection, and have lots of composting, recycling, and transfer station facilities,” Erica explains. She worked in operations before moving to corporate sustainability.
1. Introduction: Background & Expectations
“The way I approach life is to keep asking questions and try and do things that I may not be comfortable with, or I may not have experience with,” Shankar Sriram (MBDS ’25) begins.
On Sunday, May 17, Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) welcomed the Class of 2026, along with family, friends, faculty, and staff, for a graduation ceremony in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center in downtown Philadelphia. This year, LPS conferred 461 degrees—73 undergraduate degrees and 388 master’s degrees across 14 programs—on graduating students who hailed from 19 different countries.
Organizational Dynamics Programs courses are designed for working professionals. Beginning fall 2026, the programs will adopt a low-residency format, with courses offered entirely online or in a hybrid format, requiring one or two in‑person weekends per term. These on-campus weekends include full‑day classes and a group dinner, providing opportunities to connect with peers and faculty while experiencing the Penn campus.*
Recently, we had the opportunity to attend the 30th Annual Wharton Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference, centered on the theme "Beyond Resilience: Private Capital in the Age of Reinvention." It was a day defined by new perspectives, active dialogue, and a shared curiosity about the future of private markets.
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