Ben Talks in NYC

Penn alumni, friends, and parents gathered for the annual Ben Talks program.

This year’s program in New York featured three faculty speakers discussing projects that address pressing issues in communities around the world, part of the School's Making a Difference in Diverse Communities initiative.

Mentoring Meals

Mentoring meals connect alumni with small groups of students.

Laura Alber, C’90, PAR’20, hosted a mentoring meal and discussed her trajectory from psychology major to junior buyer at Pottery Barn to CEO of Williams-Sonoma.

Career Roundtables

Themed career roundtables allows students to learn about potential career paths.

Patrick Steel, C’89, CEO of Politico, participated in a Careers in Law and Policy roundtable.

Want to connect?

There are many ways to meet fellow alumni and current students.

Reach out to Penn Arts and Sciences alumni engagement to learn more about mentoring and learning opportunities.

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Alumni Highlights

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Q&A with Amy Falk Stern, C’81

Stern studied art history as an undergrad and is now Senior Vice President at 3E Public Relations.

A Discussion with Toan Huynh, C’97

Huynh discusses how her degree in international relations and economics from the College of Arts and Sciences directly impacted her work in Asia as a consultant.

Q&A with Jesse Jacobs, C’97, WG’04

Jacobs is President of The Chernin Group and says his English and communications degree has been invaluable.

Q&A with Katie Stich, C’04, W’04

Stitch joined the Penn Arts and Sciences Professional Women's Alliance because she’s grateful to those who’ve helped in her career and eager to be a mentor to younger alumnae.