LPS News

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Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences student Andrés Oliveros González wins at this year’s Penn Grad Talks

Congratulations to the Penn Grad Talks LPS participants Dinisha Mehta, Antonia Offen, Lixian Xie, Hang Zhao, and professional master’s program category winner Andrés Oliveros González!

Building bridges to reach people where they are

Building bridges to reach people where they are

As an MES instructor, freshwater ecologist and graduate program alum Lauren McGrath (MES ’16) teaches the importance of connecting with people in protecting the land.

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Learning through service: How MAPP students created a roadmap to resilience for public servants

Discover how a state agency collaborated with graduate students to support staff well-being with practical positive psychology applications.

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For this instructor, sustainability involves a detailed view of the big picture

Everything is connected, says research specialist Dr. Swati Hegde. In her courses at Penn, students explore all the layers that add up to the complex reality of sustainable practices.

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Organizational Dynamics Programs candidate Adam K. Thiel named Managing Director for the City of Philadelphia

Congratulations to this lifelong learner and Philadelphia leader, who says that understanding team dynamics is vital to his work.

Penn LPS in representation at COP28 in Dubai

Penn LPS in representation at COP28 in Dubai

More than two dozen researchers from schools and centers across the University traveled to Dubai for the UN’s annual climate change conference.

Ramanan Raghavendran, chair of Penn Board of Trustees

LPS alum Ramanan Raghavendran named Chair of the Penn Board of Trustees

Penn announces the naming of Ramanan Raghavendran (ENG ’89, W ’89, MLA ’15) as the new Chair of the University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees.

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Spring 2024 Penn LPS events and information sessions announced

The faculty and staff of the College of Liberal and Professional Studies invite you to join us for our upcoming spring information sessions and program events.

Teaching the hard facts and soft skills for careers in sustainability

In her classes on sustainability, instructor Linda Froelich prepares students for careers implementing sustainable environmental solutions.

Protecting the region’s water resources with a balance of science and statute

Wetlands provide numerous ecological services, says EPA scientist Robert George (MES '13). Conserving them requires policy knowledge, scientific data, and the ability to communicate both.