News

• January 2, 2020

  The long history of David Rittenhouse Lab

  Penn alums who return to campus often marvel at its transformation. Of the 26 buildings that house the people, programs and departments that make up Penn Arts & Sciences, nine are either less than 15 years old or have undergone major renovations in that time. One place that has remained the same in the midst of all this change is the 65-year-old David Rittenhouse Laboratory (DRL).

• December 10, 2019

  An Inca Ceremonial Center Recreated in a Digital Landscape

  Students use computer graphic technologies to bring historic sites to life as part of a summer research program and fall semester course that unites anthropology and computer science. Computer scientist Norman Badler and archaeologist Clark Erickson collaborate on summer research projects and teach a cross-listed course called Visualizing the Past/Peopling the Past. By working across these two fields, students can see firsthand how technology can help bring historical tales to life while also understanding the importance of anthropological context in effective and accurate storytelling.

• December 5, 2019

  Gifts from Arnold and Deanne Kaplan, Include the World’s First Endowed Position in Judaica Digital Humanities.

  he University of Pennsylvania Libraries has received a series of gifts from Arnold and Deanne Kaplan, including the world’s first endowed position in Judaica digital humanities, totaling $12 million. The Kaplans’ contributions also comprise an in-kind gift of collections of Americana and Early American Judaica, research fellowships, and an endowment for continuing acquisitions.

• December 5, 2019

  Moelis Fellowships Brings African-American and Latinx Students to City Planning

  As part of ongoing efforts to support diversity within the Weitzman School of Design, the Department of City and Regional Planning is welcoming the first cohort of Moelis Scholars, a new program open to African American and Latinx students who are thinking about pursuing careers in housing and community and economic development.

• December 5, 2019

  Herman Beavers’ Balancing Act of Creativity and Educational Innovation

  A professor of English and Africana studies, Beavers’ scholarly interests and courses focus on 20th-century African American literature and culture, jazz and the blues, and poetry and poetics. A published poet, his love and study of music infuse his works. Beavers’ career is also defined by his commitment to community building, whether it be finding exciting new ways to connect students with local residents, or discussing literature with veterans.