Read the news articles below to learn more about what our students are up to in the world of undergraduate research, fellowships, and scholars programs! This is a great way to learn more about the types of research and fellowships students are participating in.
The Most Fulfilling Work I've Ever Done
11/13/2023
Timethius Terrell ('24), a Psychology major, conducted research on the social lives of LGBTQ+ students at Mahidol University International College in Thailand. This research was supported through the Gelfman International Summer Fund.
How Reimagining Cinema Studies Education Allowed Me to Reimagine Myself
11/06/2023
Crystal Marshall ('24), a Communication major, conducted an independent study on the inclusion of BIPOC and female filmmakers in the film canon and how to better educate young filmmakers. This research was supported through a College Alumni…
How Research Helped Me Navigate Academic and Future Career Paths
10/30/2023
Tommy Zeng ('25), an International Relations major, researched China's legal system, reforms, and engagement with international law during the post-1978 Reform Era through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program (PURM).
Conducting Research at the Intersection of Equity, Medicine, and Education
10/17/2023
Xandro Xu ('25) conducted research at the on equity in medical education through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring (PURM) Program.
Researching and Reflecting on Low-Income Women's Mental Healthcare Access
10/16/2023
Miette Gourlay ('25) conducted research on mental healthcare access for low-income women through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program.
WXPN/World Cafe Internship: The Continued Importance of Radio
10/13/2023
Zachary Levin ('26) is an intended Philosophy, Politics and Economics major who interned for NPR/WXPN's World Cafe radio show through the Summer Humanities Internship Program (SHIP).
Fulbright 2023 U.S. Student Program grants awarded to 29 Penn affiliates
06/06/2023
Currently 29 University of Pennsylvania students, recent graduates, and alumni have been offered Fulbright grants for the 2023-24 academic year to conduct research, pursue graduate degrees, or teach English in more than 20 nations.
Penn alumna awarded a 2023 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
04/26/2023
From Mexico, Silvia Huerta Lopez is a 2016 graduate now pursuing an M.D./Ph.D. at Harvard University.
Penn third-year Sarah Asfari named 2023 Beinecke Scholar
04/03/2023
Asfari is one of 20 undergraduates in the nation to be awarded a 2023 Beinecke Scholarship to pursue a graduate degree in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Four Penn students are 2023 Goldwater Scholars
03/31/2023
Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to students planning research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
Penn’s eight 2023 Thouron Scholars named
03/10/2023
Each Thouron Scholar receives tuition for as long as two years, as well as travel and living stipends.
Two Penn fourth-years awarded 2023 Churchill Scholarships
01/10/2023
Ryan Jeong and Arnav Lal are in the College of Arts and Sciences.