LPS News

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. 

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.

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences graduate tackles coronavirus unemployment

Sigal Spitzer (MBDS ’20) launched a community-based job search platform to support the many Americans who have lost their jobs to the pandemic.

Congratulations to the Penn LPS Class of 2020

On Sunday, May 17, Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) welcomed family, friends, and faculty for the Class of 2020 graduation ceremony.

The LPS Class of 2020 includes an inspiring mother-daughter pair

Stephanie and Arielle Mae Pierson graduated from the Penn LPS Bachelor of Arts program together.

Wildlife conservation was her passion; now it’s her career

Youqi Fan (MES ‘20), an international student and a relative newcomer to environmental science, describes inclusivity at Penn and envisions the zoo of the future.

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences program launches MBDS Advisory Board

Penn’s MBDS program has established an advisory board of field leaders from diverse industries to guide the program’s development.

Two LPS instructors receive 2020 awards for distinguished teaching in the School of Arts and Sciences

LPS instructors Philip Gehrman and Dana Kaminstein have earned distinguished teaching awards for their extraordinary commitment to student excellence.

College of Liberal and Professional Studies students named 2020 Dean’s Scholars

LPS students Nathan Duane Coonts (BA ’20) and Hope Elliott (MSAG ’20) were announced as 2020 Dean’s Scholars.