LPS News

The quintessential US college experience, the openness of the Penn community, and the access to outstanding faculty and courses—these international undergrads are celebrating their time at Penn.

Hands-on learning and interdisciplinary expertise prepared Izzy Castiglioni (MES ’20) to do what she loves best: protecting environmental resources in her home state.

Brandwene, the associate director of Penn’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program, is being recognized for her ability to bridge academic studies with real world, practical applications.

Students from across the world gathered this summer on Zoom to learn about key issues from Penn teaching fellows, activists—and each other.

Sustainability and positive psychology go hand in hand, says alumna and instructor Kim Quick (MES ’15). It’s about doing the most good.

Dr. Judith Mangelsdorf (MAPP ‘12) begins her role as faculty director of the master's program in positive psychology and coaching at the German University for Health and Sport this August.

In addition to Seligman at the top spot, five others who have contributed to the MAPP program have also been recognized as stand-outs in the field of positive psychology.

Scholarship winners include Dawaine Cosey, Frank Jackson, and Dr. Maggie Yue Zhao, recognized for their contributions to the positive psychology community and their service to others.

Communicating science is a little like translating, says Mollie Simon (MES ‘19). MES coursework provided her a broad knowledge base to understand and share energy research.

On Sunday, May 16, Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) welcomed family, friends, and faculty for the Class of 2021 virtual graduation celebration.