Penn Urban Studies

09/18/2026

As part of a new pilot program, our Alumni Engagement Fellows are connecting alums with faculty/courses to bring the course content into the practice realm. Sara Doelger, principal at Argosy Capital will be joining Professor Kromer's class next week in Meyerson B4 at 3pm to discuss her work in relation to the politics of housing. All members of the URBS community are invited to join!

09/18/2026

For those that have declared, you got this email, but for those that haven't or missed it, please check out our information sessions for MCP submat and URBS3000 coming up in mid-October!

RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZaCIUNkXGdpA680WJKwRe6qVwfFGqpyThy9bH3BlPyE/edit

09/14/2026

New Mentorship Program for URBIES -

The URBS Alumni Engagement Mentorship Program connects current Urban Studies majors with alumni across industries, geographies, and career paths. Our goal is to build a student-driven network that supports professional growth, fosters community, and highlights the diverse trajectories available to U...

09/10/2026

Please come to Julie's Friday, September 25th to hang with fellow URBIES! Bring a dish and see Julie in the office if you need a SEPTA pass. Her house is half a block from the Tasker-Morris BSL Stop.

09/10/2026

Join the Dept. of City and Regional Planning for a fireside chat with former Mayor of Philadelphia Michael Nutter and former PennDOT Secretary & SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards!

Expect a wide-ranging discussion on Philly’s past, present, and future, and conversation about the role urban planning and leadership plays in shaping infrastructure and everyday life.

MONDAY, 9/14, 6:00 PM in the Kleinman Energy Forum

09/06/2026

Research opportunity: Lead a pilot study with the Philadelphia Office of Sustainability!

The Composto Group (Materials Science & Engineering) and the City of Philadelphia are recruiting undergraduates to study CoolSeal, a reflective asphalt sealant, as an urban heat mitigation tool. You’ll take field measurements at a Philadelphia pilot site, analyze the public health and policy implications, and present next steps to city leaders.

Open to all four undergraduate schools. No experience necessary. ~3 hours/week.

APPLICATIONS due Sep. 13, 11:59 PM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7yoqhTvZ40-Aehq2gJyWl8J-ztgzyuDNk9iVMAdGj_sEr-w/viewform

Questions: [email protected]

09/06/2026

Info session alert!

Open to first-, second-, and third-year undergraduate students with a strong interest in public service who are considering grad or professional school. Come learn more about how the Truman Scholarship can support your path!

08/31/2026

Penn Urban Studies is delighted to welcome Dr. Kian Goh as the 43rd Annual Public Lecturer in Urban Studies. The event is free and open to the public with a light lunch to follow. This should be a terrific day to celebrate Kian's wonderful work and the program writ large.

Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4gsAfWH

08/28/2026

Y’all ate all the 🥯! Thanks for coming by and hanging! So happy everyone is back!

08/27/2026

Great opportunity to see peer research in action!