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Historian, scholar, and best-selling author Michael Beschloss to speak at Penn’s 270th Commencement
Michael Beschloss

Award-winning presidential historian and scholar Michael Beschloss will be receiving an honorary doctor of letters degree at Penn’s 270th Commencement.

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Historian, scholar, and best-selling author Michael Beschloss to speak at Penn’s 270th Commencement

At the Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 18, Beschloss will receive an honorary degree, along with the other 2026 Penn honorary degree recipients.

5 min. read

Anthropomorphizing AI

Anthropomorphizing AI

Artificial intelligence doesn’t make decisions like a human, but according to research from Arts & Sciences economics professor Kevin He, people seem to think it does.

From Omnia

2 min. read

Planning ahead in an age of longevity
An elderly person holding a baby while blowing out candles on a birthday cake.

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Planning ahead in an age of longevity

Tamara J. Cadet of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses strategies for preparing—financially and physically— for an extended lifespan.

3 min. read