Join us for our next Virtual Racial Equity and Social Justice Conversation event on February 13 with Fels Distinguished Fellow Matt Stitt '12 and guest Joseph C. Meade, Senior Vice President, Government, Regulatory and External Affairs for the Comcast Spectacor and The Wells Fargo Center.
About Joseph C. Meade
The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (CETLI) has announced the December 2024 retirement of co-executive director Rebecca Stein, PhD.
For nearly three decades, Rebecca taught economics at Penn, engaging with thousands of students in-person and online. She has served as a pioneer in Penn’s approach to online learning, developing innovative online courses—including with the Penn LPS Online program.
Throughout her career, Rebecca has served as a dedicated educator, colleague, manager, and innovator.
“I grew up with a passion for investing in people and helping them become the best version of themselves,” shares Penn alumna and current Penn Organizational Dynamics Programs student Dorothy Jane Thomas (MS ’24, MPhil ’26—expected). Born and raised in Dubai to parents of Asian descent, Dorothy was exposed to community service at a young age, with a specific focus on supporting the large expatriate population in the UAE. “My parents were deeply committed to assisting expats in their settlement and empowerment,” she explains.
Riya Choudhury (MES ’24) was training to be a chemical engineer when she took her first undergraduate environmental elective. “I found studying the environment really interesting and something I was passionate about for the first time. It had a purpose, and it could be a career for me,” she shares. After taking a few more ecological courses, she had what she describes as an awakening. “I realized how bad the chemical industry has been for the environment,” says the New Delhi, India, native.
The faculty and staff of the College of Liberal and Professional Studies invite you to join us for our upcoming spring information sessions and program events. Join us to learn about our undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and certificate programs.
Meet program directors and recruitment staff to get your questions answered about curricula, advising, and how our programs can help you reach your personal and professional goals. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you get started on the application process.
Fundamentals of Sustainability, a course offered through the Penn Organizational Dynamics Programs, provides students with a broad and deep introduction to sustainability concepts and challenges through the lens of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs).
Brian K. Oglesby (MSOD ’05, MPhil ’09) has long had a flare for economics. “Two years into my pre-med biology major,” he begins, “I started making decisions based on financial forecasting.” After analyzing his future earning potential—and future debt—the forecast looked unfavorable. He pivoted toward other community-focused careers instead. Today, Brian wears several hats in business consulting and global trade, focusing on minority-owned companies.
The competitive Perry World House's Graduate Associates Program invites graduate students from across the University of Pennsylvania to explore research and develop skills related to global policy. Graduate students chosen for the program share a keen interest in global affairs and a commitment to addressing pressing policy issues. This year, they are joined by Daniel B. Rosario-Paredes (MSOD ’26—expected), who goes by Rosario among his peers.
A recent article in Omnia announced the launch of a new academic program at Penn: The Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership (MCPL). Offered through the College of Liberal and Professional Studies, the advanced degree will be the first of its kind in the US.
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