LPS News

Applying her engineering and environmental sustainability experience, Erica Higa (BSE ’18, MES ’25) is making an impact in the waste and resource recovery sector.

On Sunday, May 17, Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) welcomed family, friends, faculty, and staff to celebrate the Class of 2026.

For two MS in Organizational Dynamics student attendees, the conference clarified that sustainable value creation is fundamentally human.

Long-time mathematics professor and former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dennis DeTurck honored with LPS Award of Distinction.

In a challenging global landscape, the International Guest Student Program is helping faculty and students find ways to preserve and continue international scholarship.

Five LPS student finalists gave TED-Talk-style presentations at this year’s Penn Grad Talks, covering topics on environmentalism, primary election reform, AI adoption, and behavioral demand validation.

The College of Liberal and Professional Studies is pleased to congratulate Carley Leedy and Sijie Chen on being named Dean's Scholars. This honor is presented annually to students who exhibit exceptional academic performance and intellectual promise.

Public finance consultant Cailin Nappi (MES ’25) wanted to understand environmental policy to better advise her clients—and take her own career to the next level.

Congratulations to LPS' 2026 distinguished teaching award recipients Jane Dmochowski from the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program, Simon Tong from the Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs and the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program, and Claire Robertson-Kraft from the Fels Institute of Government.

Classical Studies professor and Faculty Advisory Board member Dr. Cam Grey will address the College of Liberal and Professional Studies Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17.