LPS News

On Sunday, May 14, Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) welcomed family, friends, and faculty to celebrate the Class of 2023.

Dan J. Tomasulo, MAPP ‘12, shares the secret of how to cultivate hope in an article for Psychology Today. Read on to get his tips for becoming a high-hope person.

Undergraduate student Gabrielle Solair and graduate student Elana (Ellie) Forman have been recognized as Dean's Scholars for their outstanding academic work.

Pre-Health Programs’ M. Ruth Elliott and Master of Applied Positive Psychology program’s Martin Seligman have been recognized with distinguished teaching awards.

Dr. Brighid Dwyer, Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Penn Arts and Sciences, has been selected to address the College of Liberal and Professional Studies Class of 2023 at the graduation ceremony.

Three LPS students gave TED-talk style presentations at this year’s Penn Grad Talks competition, covering topics on strengthening marriages, tap vs. bottled water, and redefining competition.

The UPCEA Annual Conference selected Nancy Makale (BA `22) for the 2023 Outstanding Professional, Continuing, And/Or Online Education Student Award.

This interdisciplinary collab connects local organizations with behavioral insights and plans to launch North America’s first Nudgeathon.

The award recognizes the group for its series of events that serve the local premed community.

The fall course Fundamentals of Sustainability uses the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals as a frame for learning about sustainable practices and leadership.