Penn Arts & Sciences

Sociology Professor Emilio Parrado’s long-running work with a Norristown Latinx center highlights just how vital partnerships between Penn and local organizations have become. https://buff.ly/WdFpL4N

Grounded in Community Sociology Professor Emilio Parrado’s long-running work with a Norristown Latinx center highlights just how vital partnerships between Penn and local organizations have become.

Dean Trodden reflects on his first year on the job, how the School of Arts & Sciences is supporting students' futures through curriculum innovation, the new Physical Sciences Complex, and other initiatives.

Dean Mark Trodden on what’s next for Penn Arts & Sciences | Penn Today Dean Trodden reflects on his first year on the job, how the School of Arts & Sciences is supporting students’ futures through curriculum innovation, the new Physical Sciences Complex, and other initiatives.

Sociologist Steve Viscelli discusses the pain points many American truckers face as they contend with rising fuel costs and the shifting transportation landscape.

"In the United States, trucks carry more than 70% of all freight,” says Viscelli. “So, when diesel spikes, transportation costs rise, supply chains tighten, and everyday goods—from fresh produce to consumer electronics—become more expensive. But fuel is only part of the story.”

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Q&A: How big, loud trucks quietly shape people’s lives | Penn Today Sociologist Steve Viscelli discusses the pain points many American truckers face as they contend with rising fuel costs and the shifting transportation landscape.

For four Penn Arts & Sciences alums, working in local government has proved a rewarding vocation. "Everything we work on makes a tangible impact on day-to-day lives," says Andrew Simpson, C’17, G’18, Complete Streets District Manager in Philadelphia.

Read more from the new Spring/Summer issue of Omnia Magazine: https://omnia.sas.upenn.edu/issue/spring-summer-2026

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A Public Calling For four Penn Arts & Sciences alums, working in local government has proved a rewarding vocation.

From uncovering ancient ways of life to addressing the pressing threat of climate change, scholars at Penn Arts & Sciences are finding an upside to looking down. Learn more in our new feature from the Spring/Summer edition of Omnia Magazine.

Check out more stories from the latest issue: https://omnia.sas.upenn.edu/issue/spring-summer-2026

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What Lies Beneath From uncovering ancient ways of life to addressing the pressing threat of climate change, scholars at Penn Arts & Sciences are finding an upside to looking down.

On June 13th, the Penn Museum’s “Penn & Philly 250: Celebration of Community, Culture, and Freedom” Juneteenth event brought together the Penn and Philadelphia communities for a day honoring culture, history, and freedom. Alongside participation from across the University, faculty from the Center for Africana Studies led educational workshops alongside performances, storytelling, and community programming that highlighted the rich heritage and traditions of Philadelphia.

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Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of emancipation finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. Penn Today spoke to Marcia Chatelain, the Presidential Penn Compact Professor of Africana Studies and Kermit Roosevelt of Penn Carey Law about the history of the Emancipation Proclamation and Juneteenth’s lasting impact on the American story.

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"Everyone, at a certain age, is trying to think about how they want to move through the rest of their life," says Vaughn Booker, Associate Professor of Africana Studies. Read how Booker introduces the stories of "spiritual seekers" to show his students the questions of prior generations. "Life is about journeying and taking certain things seriously and thinking about, ideally, how you want to transform the world," he says.

The Nearly Reverend Doctor Booker Vaughn A. Booker, Associate Professor of Africana Studies, investigates the history and diversity of 20th-century African American religions.

In February, Penn Arts & Sciences released “SAS Horizons: Pathways for a Changing World.” Through 11 objects, we highlight how this strategic vision will help the School navigate today’s challenging waters. https://buff.ly/UxfeMrq

Charting a Course In February, Penn Arts & Sciences released “SAS Horizons: Pathways for a Changing World.” Through 11 objects, we highlight how this strategic vision will help the School navigate today’s challenging waters.

This Omnia, we dive into SAS Horizons: Pathways for a Changing World, showcasing the School’s recently launched strategic vision through 11 objects. There’s also a feature about alums working in local government, another about a long-time community partnership, and so much more:

Spring/Summer 2026 In this Omnia, we dive into SAS Horizons: Pathways for a Changing World, showcasing the School’s recently launched strategic vision through 11 objects. There’s also a feature about alums working in local government and another about a long-time community partnership. We profile an associate prof...