Penn LPS Online

09/02/2026

Joanne Sheppard helps tech companies navigate change—and the Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology gave her a framework to help employees flourish with new technology.

Read more about Joanne's story here:

Joanne Sheppard (Certificate of Applied Positive Psychology ’26) started reading about positive psychology during the pandemic; books like Flourish by Martin Seligman and Grit by Angela Duckworth helped her navigate that period of change. “That was an incredibly difficult time for my family,” ...

08/27/2026

Learn from Penn LPS Online alumna and NYU School of Law student Fernanda Oliveira about networking, recommendations, and financing law school: https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/features/baas-law-school-insights-and-inspiration

08/26/2026

A new semester is full of possibilities. ✨

As our Penn LPS Online students settle into classes, Student Success Advisor Lizzy shares a few words of encouragement to help kick off the semester.

Whatever your goals may be, remember that you have a community behind you every step of the way.

08/25/2026

You don’t have to navigate your academic journey alone.

As classes get underway, Student Success Advisor Chamoya shares a message for our Penn LPS Online students and a reminder that our team is here to support you along the way.

Here’s to a great semester 📚

08/24/2026

A little sunshine, a little encouragement, and a new semester ahead ☀️📚

Kristin, our Associate Director of Career Advising and Programming, is here with a message to kick things off. From the classroom to your career, we’re here to help you make the most of your Penn experience.

Here’s to a great semester!

08/24/2026

Welcome to a new semester ✨

As classes get underway, our Vice Dean Nora Lewis has a special message for our Penn LPS Online students. We’re excited to welcome you back and look forward to all that you’ll accomplish this semester.

Here’s to a great start!

08/20/2026

As a full-time caregiver, Joe pursued his academic goals through Penn LPS Online, building the necessary skills that earned him a full-time position in neurobiological research.

With additional Penn LPS Online certificates and leadership experience behind him, Joe has his sights on accomplishing his next goal: a PhD in neuroscience.

Read more about his story:

Joe Barreto (BAAS ’23) was ready for a traditional college experience when he graduated high school: he had a full scholarship to study biomedical engineering at Drexel University and a long-term vision for his science career. “I definitely wanted to work in a lab space, a hospital space, or som...

08/18/2026

Where could a bachelor's degree take you a year from now?

Take the first step by applying to the Penn LPS Online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences by September 1.

With an October start, you can begin working toward your goals sooner than you think, all with the flexibility of online learning.

https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/admissions/baas-admissions

08/14/2026

How has the digital world changed the way we live, communicate, and understand ourselves?

In DIGC 1600: History of Digital Culture, you'll explore the evolution of the internet, social media, digital communities, and the technologies that continue to shape our everyday lives.

Discover how the past informs today's digital world, and what's next.

https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/academics/courses/digc-1600-history-digital-culture

08/11/2026

The future you're working toward starts with the choices you make today.

Join our virtual information session on Tuesday, August 25 at 12 pm to explore a flexible, online bachelor's degree from an Ivy League institution, designed for busy, working adults.

Reserve your spot and take the next step with confidence:

We invite you to join us for a virtual information session about the Penn LPS Online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree. Members of our BAAS program team will present an overview of the BAAS degree, including foundational requirements and degree concentrations.