LPS News

A state of disarray amidst a future unknown

This summer, Peter Decherney’s Master of Liberal Arts Proseminar course examined how the entertainment industry is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For grad school applicants, the pandemic isn’t all bad news

MCS Associate Director Ana-Rita Mayol contributed to a recent article from ACS’ in chemistry about applying to grad school during a pandemic.

Photo Courtesy of Eric Sucar

Restoring the Delaware River for recreational use

Two students from the master's programs in earth and environmental science are researching how to make the Delaware safe for swimming as part of a project by the Water Center at Penn.

In a health crisis, past and current Penn Pre-Health Programs students pitch in

Volunteer groups organized by Penn Pre-Health students raise funds and coordinate donations for workers on the front lines of COVID-19.

Fall 2020 events and information sessions announced

The faculty and staff of the College of Liberal and Professional Studies invite you to join us for our fall 2020 virtual information sessions. 

Association for Psychological Science spotlights Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences alumna

Sakshi Ghai, Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences ’18, is on the cover of the Observer for her research collaboration with MBDS Founding Director Dr. Cristina Bicchieri.

More side gigs for good during COVID-19

LPS lecturer Lisa Witmer and Master of Environmental Studies graduate Alexandria Brake are highlighted in Penn Today’s latest roundup of pandemic volunteerism. 

A Penn alumna on the essential business of sustainable utilities

Iliana Sepulveda (MES ’13) grew up in a town scarred by industry; now she is contributing to a more sustainable model.

Penn Summer High School Programs go virtual

With its long history and deep expertise in online learning, the College of Liberal and Professional Studies was well prepared to bring the programs online for the social-distance age.

Penn Summer High School Programs go virtual

As COVID-19’s economic fallout continues, Penn LPS is supporting a scholarship fund, spearheaded by our education technology partner 2U, to expand access to career-accelerating boot camps.