LPS’ Kris Rabberman featured in WHYY story about Pennsylvania’s first and only witch trial

Kris Rabberman, assistant vice dean and director of academic affairs for Professional and Liberal Education, was recently featured in a WHYY story about a Delaware County woman named Margaret Mattson, who, in 1683, stood trial as an accused witch. Mattson, unlike the 100+ women who would be accused nine years later in Salem, got off easy with a fine and a sentence to practice good behavior.

Students in the International Student Guest Program transcend cultural barriers

Penn’s International Student Guest Program (IGSP), now in its fifteenth year, welcomes international students to campus as they enroll in undergraduate courses for one or two semesters to enhance their academic records, build credentials for graduate study, and refine their language and cross-cultural communication skills. Guest students work closely with skilled advisors, live on campus, and have access to all the resources and activities that Penn has to offer undergraduates.

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences Virtual Alumni Panel Discussion

This fall, we invite you to join an exciting and informative panel discussion on Zoom, featuring some of our recent Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences (MBDS) alumni. Our alumni panelists will talk about their professional and academic lives and reflect on how the MBDS program fit into and influenced their career trajectory.

Environmental Programs at Penn

Interested in learning more about the environment? Whether you want to understand the basics of topics such as climate science and environmental sustainability, advance in or pivot to a career in a related field, or prepare for future graduate studies in earth and environmental science, Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) offers a program that can help you meet your goals—designed and led by world-renowned faculty and experienced practitioners. Choose the path that provides the best opportunities for you.

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Bachelor of Fine Arts Virtual Information Session

Join Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies staff on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, as we host a virtual information session for PAFA students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts. During the session, we will discuss the BFA program and curriculum, application process, student resources, and be available to answer questions you have about the many academic opportunities available through the BFA.

Penn’s Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts

Expand your master’s research with an advanced interdisciplinary graduate degree

In Penn’s Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts, you select the courses most relevant to your interests and passions. Ideal for students who have already completed a master’s degree in the liberal arts or adjacent field and are available on a full- or part-time basis, the Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts can serve as an important step in future PhD studies or as a way to deepen engagement with the topics that challenge and excite you.

Congrats to Leona Brandwene—recipient of the 2021 UPCEA Mid-Atlantic Region Excellence in Teaching Award

The College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) is pleased to congratulate Leona Brandwene, the recipient of the 2021 UPCEA Mid-Atlantic Region Excellence in Teaching Award.

The UPCEA Mid-Atlantic awards program recognizes the hard work and innovative ideas of staff, students, and faculty from the institutions within the region. Award winners will be recognized at the 2021 Regions Week Conference, October 18-24, 2021.

Penn Summer high school students take on social justice issues in an immersive, 3-week summer academy

Penn Summer offers a variety of academic experiences for high school students, including Summer Academies—subject-intensive, three-week programs that fuse sophisticated scientific or social theory with relevant applications. Most of the academies are STEM-based, but the Social Justice Research Academy (SJRA) draws upon the rich history and diversity of Philadelphia to provide a sociologically comprehensive experience.

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