The College of Liberal and Professional Studies is pleased to recognize the LPS student finalists selected to participate in the professional master’s program category of this year’s Penn Grad Talks. The competition, which took place at the Penn Museum on Friday, February 21, features TED Talk-style presentations by Penn Arts and Sciences graduate students representing the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and professional master’s programs.

On Monday, February 10, student finalists from across disciplines came together on the opening day of Energy Week at Penn to share energy-related research during the annual Lightening Talks. Among the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral student presenters was Master of Environmental Studies student Gwendolyn K. Cochran.

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.