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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 01/10/2026

In the lead up to the midterms, data centers are a hot-button issue, according to political scientist Matt Levendusky. In recent research he found that nearly two-thirds of Americans say they are somewhat or strongly opposed to the construction of new data centers in their area. buff.ly/ERjbfMC

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 30/09/2026

Andrew M. Rappe, Blanchard Professor of Chemistry, presents his 60-Second Lecture, "Better Living Through Quantum Materials." View all of this fall's 60-Second Lectures featuring Penn Arts & Sciences faculty: bit.ly/3gKE37h @upenn.edu @pennchemistry.bsky.social

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 29/09/2026

Join the Filipino Language Program at Penn in celebrating 30 years on October 6th and honoring Filipino American History Month! Learn more: bit.ly/4dHrSoc RSVP here: bit.ly/3TgpgqB

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 28/09/2026

Did you catch SNL this weekend? So excited to see new cast member Saidah Belo-Osagie, C'18, who made her debut on Saturday night. 🍿 👏 👏 Read more in Variety: bit.ly/4dJtTAj

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 21/09/2026

Congratulations to Prof. @fiona-cunningham.bsky.social who has been selected to receive the Edgar S. Furniss Book Award for her 2025 book, Under the Nuclear Shadow: China’s Information-Age Weapons in International Security. bit.ly/4rpolkc @pennpolitics.bsky.social

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 09/09/2026

Melissa J. Wilde, Davidson Kennedy Professor in the College, presents "Political Neutrality and Sociology," at today's first 60-Second Lecture of the fall series. See the full schedule for this September's talks: bit.ly/3UhqEFa @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 31/08/2026

Sarah Gronningsater, Associate Professor of History, has been appointed to the Evan C Thompson Chair for Excellence in Teaching. The honor, which took effect July 1, recognizes teaching excellence in the four undergraduate schools at Penn. bit.ly/4i51WGg @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 21/08/2026

We're excited to welcome the College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2030! The future of Penn is looking bright from above ❤️ 💙 @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 14/08/2026

PhD student Konstantinos Raptis studies trade and economy in the Mediterranean Sea during Late Antiquity, from roughly 250 to 750 CE, and dives into the ocean to excavate shipwrecks—like those in the Fourni archipelago, a string of small Greek islands. bit.ly/4e5mDiV @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 07/08/2026

Prof. Alain Plante studies how soil stores and cycles carbon. The results could answer questions around everything from sustainable agriculture to climate mitigation. Read more in our feature, "What Lies Beneath," from the new Spring/Summer issue of Omnia Magazine: buff.ly/jDkwLcb

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 29/07/2026

Dean Mark Trodden shares his summer reading list. The answers might surprise you. British crime fiction anyone? @upenn.edu @pennsasdean.bsky.social

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 23/07/2026

Using radar imaging, Prof. @leighstearns.bsky.social can reach bedrock more than 3,000 feet down, unlocking clues about how warming is changing Eastern Greenland’s Helheim Glacier. Check out scenes from Prof. Stearns' research group here. More in Omnia Magazine: bit.ly/4b8HbFm @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 22/07/2026

Penn Arts & Sciences has launched the Chief AI Officer initiative, which aims to build community at the state and local level, foster crucial policy conversations, and provide students with experiential learning opportunities. buff.ly/TZQchD5 (Illustration: Grace Jung)

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 12/07/2026

For four Penn Arts & Sciences alums, working in local government has proved a rewarding vocation. Learn more in our Omnia Magazine feature, "A Public Calling" bit.ly/445BSCx @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th of July from Penn Arts & Sciences!

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 26/06/2026

Jasmine Fournier, C’08, Executive Director of the Ocean Sewage Alliance in New Orleans, reflects on how her experience at Penn shaped a mindset that continues to guide her work today: meaningful progress begins with action. Read more in Penn Arts & Sciences at Work: bit.ly/4vggHJn

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 15/06/2026

Research led by Prof. Sara Jaffee of Psychology and Prof. Vincent Reina of the Weitzman School of Design is featured in Penn Today's roundup of stories focusing on the housing market: bit.ly/4osKw7B @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 06/06/2026

Penn Museum will host Penn & Philly 250: A Celebration of Community, Culture, and Freedom on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The summer event honors Philadelphia’s rich history while centering vibrant communities whose voices keep its stories and heritage alive. Admission is free. bit.ly/4a25Xqf

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 05/06/2026

Leslie Posnock, C’81, and Hannah Schwartz, C’17, a mother-daughter duo, reflect on their journey at Penn as history repeats itself. Both history majors, they followed the same academic path decades apart, discovering how a shared passion for the past shaped their Penn experience. buff.ly/eJMohLn

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 29/05/2026

Nakeeya Garland, C’21, and Khristina Spence, C’21, reflected on the friendship they built through the Center for Africana Studies Summer Institute before arriving on campus—a bond that continued throughout their Penn journey and beyond. buff.ly/eJMohLn

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 28/05/2026

What was your journey through Penn Arts & Sciences? An interactive thread map as part of our new Ampersand project, gave alums the chance to map their journeys through the College of Arts & Sciences, from majors, minors, and graduation years, to their career fields. bit.ly/4dBJySD

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 18/05/2026

Congratulations to the College of Arts & Sciences graduating class of 2026! ❤️ 💙 Celebrating your incredible accomplishments at Penn wishing you all much success on your journeys ahead! 👏 👏 View more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCU8Hp @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 06/05/2026

At the PennFERBS (First Exposure to Research in the Biological Sciences) Research Symposium on May 1, students presented their work and heard from former Merck CEO Ken Frazier and Chair of Penn Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Kristen Lynch. Learn more: bit.ly/42hryXq @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 29/04/2026

Penn Arts & Sciences announces the launch of the AI & Data Collaborative, articulating its vision for integrating the use and study of artificial intelligence into research, teaching, and engagement. Learn more about the new SAS AI Advisory Group: bit.ly/4t5I5Zq @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 22/04/2026

Howard Neukrug, Executive Director of The Water Center at Penn, presents "AI Doesn't Live in the Cloud, It Lives in Our Watersheds," at special Earth Day edition of our 60-Second Lecture series. Watch more #60SEC Lectures: bit.ly/3gKE37h @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 22/04/2026

Penn MEDIATED (@penn-mediated.bsky.social) has appointed @upenn.edu President Emerita Amy Gutmann as a Faculty Advisor. A pioneering scholar of deliberative democracy and Penn's longest-serving president—she brings extraordinary expertise to the Center's leadership. bit.ly/4u8crvj

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 17/04/2026

Amy Stelly, C’80, reflects on how her time at Penn inspired her advocacy-driven work as an architectural and urban designer in New Orleans in the latest Penn Arts & Sciences at Work, a photoblog chronicling the diverse career paths of our alumni. bit.ly/4vTKIAf @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 15/04/2026

Prof. Bhuvnesh Jain of Physics & Astronomy presents his 60-Second Lecture, "Digital Twins in Cosmology: What the Universe Has in Common with Golden Retrievers." Watch more of this spring's 60-Second Lectures focusing on AI: bit.ly/3gKE37h @upenn.edu #AI #cosmology

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 14/04/2026

This semester, 60-Second Lectures dives into AI—delivering bold ideas in just one minute each. Up next: Bhuvnesh Jain, who will deliver his lecture Digital Twins in Cosmology: What the Universe Has in Common with Golden Retrievers. buff.ly/gOBJh2X

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 08/04/2026

Ezekiel Vergara, AI Fellow and Philosophy Doctoral Student, presents "Economic Sanctions and AI: New Solutions and New Problems," at today's 60-Second Lectures. See the full schedule of this spring's talks: bit.ly/3UhqEFa @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 01/04/2026

Prof. Carlos Gray Santana of Philosophy presents his 60-Second Lecture, "Robot Reproduction: Are Cloud Labs the Answer to the ‘Replication Crisis’," at today's first talk of the spring semester. See the full schedule here: bit.ly/3UhqEFa @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 29/03/2026

Marci Hamilton, Professor of Practice in Political Science, is profiled in River Towns Magazine on her legal career -- much of it in defense of children, including victims of clergy sexual abuse. bit.ly/40YBdBy @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 26/03/2026

Penn Arts & Sciences and the University annually recognize faculty, lecturers, and graduate students for their exemplary teaching. This year’s honorees from the School include 21 people from 12 departments and programs. See the full announcement: bit.ly/4bMD3dH @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 19/03/2026

Economist Fernando Arteaga shares insights into the factors that led to the American Revolution and the later institutions that created the strong U.S. national economy. buff.ly/qNF7YKv

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 10/03/2026

We’re excited to announce the graduate student finalists for the 10th Annual Penn Grad Talks. These Penn Arts & Sciences scholars will take the stage to share their research and ideas in a dynamic TED Talk–style event, highlighting innovative work across the disciplines. buff.ly/WjxJzrW

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 05/03/2026

Great to see everyone at this year's Stephen A. Levin Family Dean’s Forum! Thanks to our guest speaker, Tom Nichols, bestselling author and staff writer at @theatlantic.com, for his engaging conversation with Prof. Brendan O’Leary of Political Science. @upenn.edu @radiofreetom.bsky.social

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 03/03/2026

The first episode of our new podcast series, Horizons, features Dean Mark Trodden and political scientist Guy Grossman discussing why global collaborations and perspectives are important for the School of Arts & Sciences and its students. bit.ly/4l56j3r @guygrossman.bsky.social @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 02/03/2026

Dean Mark Trodden talks about Penn Arts & Sciences’ commitment to building and applying knowledge in a moment of sweeping change for society and higher education. Learn more about Horizons, a vision that will help the School navigate a changing world: bit.ly/4rHuwzt @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 26/02/2026

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 25/02/2026

Today, Penn Arts & Sciences released “SAS Horizons: Pathways for a Changing World.” The blueprint articulates the School’s purpose and approach, and offers a focused set of priorities and actions to navigate a changing world with clarity and intention. buff.ly/eA7nPDg

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 20/02/2026

Prof. Randall Kamien of Physics and Astronomy discusses new research that ascribes a mathematical language to the process of knitting. Watch the full Penn Science Cafe event: "Even a Physicist Can Learn to Knit: Unraveling the Science Behind Sweaters" bit.ly/4tNazII @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Penn Arts & Sciences! 🥳 🎉 ❤️ 💙

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 10/12/2025

Norah Rami, C’26, who is studying English and political science, with a minor in history, will receive funding for up to three years of graduate study in the UK. She joins School of Social Policy & Practice graduate student Adelaide Lyall in the honor. buff.ly/mqo5dxL

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 09/12/2025

Gareth Nellis has been named the new director of @casipenn.bsky.social (CASI), effective July 1, 2026, and Associate Professor of Political Science. As CASI Director, he will also hold the Madan Lal Sobti Chair for the Study of Contemporary India. bit.ly/4oTOiFO @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Penn Arts & Sciences! 🍂 ❤️ 💙

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 26/11/2025

Our Fall/Winter 2025 issue is live! Read about the perceptions that shape our experiences, exhibits influenced by Penn Arts & Sciences faculty, tariffs, plants, scaffolding, thoughts from many alums—and so much more. Join us as we look ahead, back, all around. buff.ly/eWLOqiU

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 21/11/2025

As the buzz around renewable energy grows louder, a research endeavor led by The Water Center at Penn exemplifies of how addressing energy demands goes hand-in-hand with tackling water challenges. bit.ly/3XbOzbD @upenn.edu

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 19/11/2025

Have you seen the new SAS website devoted to all things democracy? Find faculty, research, educational programs, news, events, and more at: buff.ly/dgwTfW8

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 18/11/2025

Our latest special edition of the Ampersand Podcast features Dean Mark Trodden in conversation with cosmologist Bhuvnesh Jain. The two discuss how advances in data science and artificial intelligence are transforming physics, teaching, and interdisciplinary research at Penn: bit.ly/4r8Dvtk

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