A Paideia fellow finds a community for research and connection Celia Kreth reading papers at The Madison County Record in Huntsville, AR, where original papers from 1957 are archived. A Paideia fellow finds a community for research and connection For Celia Kreth, a junior in the School of Arts & Sciences, the SNF Paideia Fellows Program allows for a holistic, hands-on approach to her education.
A new makerspace for materials passion projects (Left to right) Michelle Paolicelli, David Nemeth, Michael Adjedj, Bryce Gunderman, and Sebastian Miralles break a composite material on the MSE Departmental Laboratory’s mechanical tester. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) A new makerspace for materials passion projects MatSci Makerspace is a space for students to work with the synthesis, processing, structure, properties and application of materials, with open hours for materials-centric passion projects.
Mehek Boparai on ‘Jeopardy’s National College Championship’ Mehek Boparai competed in the 2022 Jeopardy National College Championship. Mehek Boparai on ‘Jeopardy’s National College Championship’ Twenty-five thousand people tried out for this year’s “Jeopardy National College Championship,” which began Feb. 8. Of those, 36 were chosen, including Penn senior Mehek Boparai.
Orthodox Jews and slavery in antebellum America Orthodox Jews and slavery in antebellum America School of Arts & Sciences undergraduate Samuel Strickberger investigates how 19th century Jewish migrants to the U.S. squared assimilation with the existence of slavery.
Penn Lions in the Year of the Tiger The Penn Lions train for Lunar New Year. This year’s choreography features a tussle between two lions. Penn Lions in the Year of the Tiger The Penn Lions spreads good luck and blessings for Lunar New Year, a reminder of rebirth and new beginnings.
A chance to imagine memorials of tomorrow A chance to imagine memorials of tomorrow A history course taught by Jared Farmer looks at Philadelphia’s monuments past and present, and lets students envision what future memorials may be.
Senior Erin Hayes named Gates Cambridge Scholar Senior Erin Hayes has been named a 2022 Gates Cambridge Scholar. Hayes is graduating in May with her bachelor’s degree in astrophysics and master’s degree in physics in the School of Arts & Sciences. Senior Erin Hayes named Gates Cambridge Scholar Senior Erin Hayes, a Roy and Diana Vagelos Scholar in the Molecular Life Sciences, has been awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in astronomy at the University of Cambridge in England.
M. Elizabeth Magill nominated to become President of the University of Pennsylvania M. Elizabeth Magill nominated to become President of the University of Pennsylvania Magill, who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Provost of the University of Virginia, will assume the Penn Presidency on July 1, 2022. She succeeds Dr. Amy Gutmann.
Penn-led nonprofit helps students with career advancement Q&A Penn-led nonprofit helps students with career advancement A Wharton senior talks to Penn Today about how a nonprofit virtual platform, HowToStudent, is dedicated to helping students advance in their education and career regardless of their economic background.
On stage at Carnegie Hall Seven Penn student performing arts groups took the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City for the Toast to Dear Old Penn showcase on Dec. 10. The event featured Dischord and Penn Yo acapella, Onda Latina (above) and Penn Dhamaka dance, Bloomers and Mask and Wig comedy troupes, and the spoken-word Excelano Project. On stage at Carnegie Hall The third-annual “Toast to Dear Old Penn” showcase featured more than 100 performers in Dischord and Penn Yo a capella, Onda Latina and Penn Dhamaka dance, Bloomers and Mask and Wig comedy troupes, and the spoken-word Excelano Project.