Through Penn’s Summer Humanities Internship Program, College undergrads Pelham Tennant, Nestor Fioretos, Carson Donnelly, and Margot Englander spent 10 weeks at the National Constitution Center, helping educators to teach the Constitution with accuracy, balance, and a nonpartisan approach.

Supporting We the People for the Summer

At the National Constitution Center, Pelham Tennant, C’29, Nestor Fioretos, C’29, Carson Donnelly, C’29, and Margot Englander, C’29, spent 10 weeks equipping educators to teach the Constitution with…

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Enjoyed attending a poster session in Houston Hall last week to hear high school students present on their projects for Penn Summer Academies, which offer subject-intensive programs that fuse theory with application. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

How is artificial intelligence evolving? How does it work? Questions like these brought 75 people for a two-day crash course in AI led by Bhuvnesh Jain, Co-Director of the Data Driven Discovery Initiative and Co-Chair of the University’s AI Council. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu @upenndddi.bsky.social

A Crash Course in AI

Some 75 faculty members across many disciplines and several Penn schools attended a two-day program led by Bhuvnesh Jain, Co-Director of the Data Driven Discovery Initiative and Co-Chair of the Univer...

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Like many of you, I try to carve out time for summer reading. From Booker Prize winners to British crime fiction, here are some of my recent picks. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

It takes glaciers thousands of years to form--and only decades to melt. Geoscientist Leigh Stearns takes us to Helheim Glacier in Greenland, where she and her team use satellite imagery and radar to understand the pace of change. buff.ly/SC1XVBH @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu @leighstearns.bsky.social

As artificial intelligence expands, the School of Arts & Sciences' Chief AI Officer Initiative, led by political scientist John Lapinski, will connect state and local AI leaders, foster policy discussions, and offer students experiential learning opportunities. buff.ly/TZQchD5 @sas.upenn.edu

With the release of the new cinematic adaptation of The Odyssey, three Penn faculty discuss the enduring significance of Homer's epic: Emily Wilson of Classical Studies, French literature scholar Scott Francis, and Sheila Murnaghan, Professor of Greek. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

Omnia 101 The Odyssey

In July, a new adaptation of the famous poem hits the big screen. Three faculty discuss the enduring significance of Homer’s epic.

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The #WorldCup has delivered unforgettable moments and with the semifinals here, it's prediction time. ⚽️ As a lifelong football fan, I couldn't resist weighing in. Here are my picks for the semifinals (and yes, old loyalties may have influenced at least one of them). Let's see how they hold up.

From Rome to Rumi, check out the latest books from Penn Arts & Sciences faculty. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

Faculty Bookshelf

Recent books from Penn Arts & Sciences faculty.

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From uncovering ancient lifeways to addressing climate change, scholars at Penn Arts & Sciences are finding an upside to looking down in "What Lies Beneath." @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

What Lies Beneath

From uncovering ancient ways of life to addressing the pressing threat of climate change, scholars at Penn Arts & Sciences are finding an upside to looking down.

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Congratulations to Andrea Liu, Hepburn Professor, who won the first-ever Marie Curie Medal in Physics in recognition of her pivotal work with theoretical soft and living matter. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

Physics Professor Andrea Liu Wins Prestigious Science Honor

Liu, Hepburn Professor of Physics, received the inaugural Marie Curie Medal in Physics awarded by the International Congress of Basic Science.

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In this season's Omnia Magazine cover story, 11 objects—from a kite to a Rubik's cube—highlight the School's new strategic vision.

Charting a Course

In February, Penn Arts & Sciences released “SAS Horizons: Pathways for a Changing World.” Through 11 objects, we highlight how this strategic vision will help the School navigate today’s challenging…

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Check out the latest issue of Omnia Magazine, including student news, alumni updates, and faculty research on soil, shipwrecks, and ice sheets.

Spring/Summer 2026

In this Omnia, we dive into SAS Horizons: Pathways for a Changing World, showcasing the School’s recently launched strategic vision through 11 objects. There’s also a feature about alums working in…

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In a community-engaged filmmaking course taught by anthropologist Alissa Jordan, graduate and undergraduate students create short films looking at education, archiving, and grassroots organizing in Philadelphia neighborhoods. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

Penn filmmaking class shares the stories of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods | Penn Today

Graduate and undergraduate students in Alissa Jordan’s course partnered with community organizations to create five short films that touch on education, archiving, and grassroots organizing in…

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A new book by sociologist Jason Schnittker makes the case that side effects are a product of social, cultural, and institutional forces. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

A different way of thinking about side effects | Penn Today

The new book “Side Effects: The Social Ecology of Adverse Drug Reactions,” by sociologist Jason Schnittker and former Ph.D. student Duy Do, makes the case that side effects are a product of social,…

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A year-long mural project celebrating immigration brought together Penn students, staff, faculty, and alums—along with community members across the Philadelphia area. https://bit.ly/4fN8IiB @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

Migration in Color

A year-long mural project celebrating the beauty of immigration has brought together Penn students, staff, faculty, and alums—along with community members across the Philadelphia area.

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Whether you joined me for Science, Selfies, and Skylines at the Vagelos Laboratory, visited the SAS tent on College Green, or attended a graduation ceremony, it was great to see all the Quakers during Alumni Weekend. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

Quakers Reunited

During this year’s Alumni Weekend, alums heard from Dean Mark Trodden and took selfies at VLEST, charted their Penn path on our string map, picked up major buttons at the Penn Arts & Sciences booth on...

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During this year’s Alumni Weekend, alums heard from Dean Mark Trodden and took selfies at VLEST, charted their Penn path on our string map, picked up major buttons at the Penn Arts & Sciences booth on College Green, shared with us their Penn Back Then stories, and so much more.

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The Class of 2026 celebrated their achievements at Monday’s Commencement ceremony, an event that drew on the long history of Penn and the United States. About 6,000 graduates from Penn’s 12 Schools gathered on Franklin Field, cheered on by friends and family. Read More: https://bit.ly/43jbHry

Congratulations to all of our graduates in the School of Arts and Sciences Class of 2026! It was an honor to celebrate your remarkable accomplishments. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

Penn Arts Sciences 2026 Graduation in Photos

This year more than 2,500 students earned degrees. They celebrated at three separate ceremonies for the Graduate Division on May 15 and for the College of Arts & Sciences and College of Liberal & Prof...

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Congratulations to all of our 2026 Dean's Scholars! Each spring, we recognize students from the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Liberal & Professional Studies, and the Graduate Division for their outstanding academic achievements. Learn more about this year's scholars: buff.ly/o4gtgb9

AI and data science are fundamentally reshaping the parameters of culture and knowledge. The new AI & Data Collaborative, led by our SAS AI Advisory Group, will increase exposure for students and create new avenues of expertise. buff.ly/Lz8Vwwe @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu @upenndddi.bsky.social

In Fall 2026, SAS Commons will convene students, faculty, and the public around the theme Democracy and Knowledge, led by historian Sophia Rosenfeld. We gave a preview to the Penn community in Boston at last week's BEN Talks -- with a beautiful view of the city skyline. Learn more: buff.ly/P3nVrnR

Congratulations to Provost John L. Jackson and Professor Michael Mann who are among five Penn faculty members newly elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu @michaelemann.bsky.social

Five from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences | Penn Today

Mark G. Allen, Sara Cherry, Provost John L. Jackson, Jr., Michael E. Mann, and Duncan Watts are recognized for their contributions to the applied, biological, social, natural, physical, and…

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Less than a quarter of Americans under 30 say they follow U.S. politics closely. Glynn Boltman, C’26, set out to understand why. Her findings, which she turned into a podcast, challenge common assumptions about political disengagement—and suggest a need for more empathy. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

Why Young Voters Tune Out

Glynn Boltman, C’26, set out to explore why many young Americans intentionally disengage from politics. Her findings, which she turned into a podcast, challenge common assumptions about political…

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Heather Andrea Williams studies 19th-century African American history. She also has a degree from Harvard Law. In this Horizons podcast episode, we talk about her journey from law into history, the importance of studying the humanities, and the value of cultivating empathy in the classroom.

Horizons Podcast Empathy Inquiry and the Power of the Humanities

In the third episode, Dean Mark Trodden and Professor Heather Andrea Williams discuss Williams’ journey from law into history, the importance of studying the humanities, and the value of cultivating…

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Congratulations to Mathew Madhavacheril on receiving the New Horizons in Physics Prize funded by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. The recognition, one of the highest in science, comes in honor of his work around advances in cosmic microwave background (CMB) and supernovae cosmology.

Mathew Madhavacheril Shares New Horizons Breakthrough Prize

The Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy is one of six researchers sharing the New Horizons Prize in honor of work around advances in cosmic microwave background and supernovae cosmology.

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Congrats to this year’s President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize recipients, which include seven students from the College of Arts & Sciences. This annual prize is awarded to undergrad students who will undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world.

Class of 2026 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced | Penn Today

Four prize-winning teams will design and implement post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference here in Philadelphia and beyond.

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In an interview with Omnia, Sophia Rosenfeld of History talks about American intellectual life, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and her vision for "Democracy and Knowledge," the SAS Commons project kicking off this summer. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

Finding Common Ground Explaining Purpose

Sophia Rosenfeld, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History and Inaugural Director of the new SAS Commons initiative, discusses her vision for the theme of Democracy and Knowledge, which will kick off…

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Hugo Ulloa of Earth & Environmental Science recreated iceberg melt with ice spheres, lasers and cameras. He observed dense, cold jets that sweep the surface, churning and mixing surrounding water—shedding light on icebergs’ role in climate and marine ecosystems. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

What Happens When an Iceberg Melts

With ice balls, lasers, and cameras, Assistant Professor Hugo Ulloa recreated the process in his lab. The work revealed that icebergs don’t sit passively on the water’s surface but actually release…

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