Penn LPS Online

09/18/2026

Data is everywhere, but knowing how to make sense of it is a skill that can set you apart. 📊

Join us for a mini-lesson and get a brief introduction to The Power of R, a free, open-source coding platform that can help you analyze data, uncover insights, and make more informed decisions.

Whether you work with data every day or are simply looking to build new skills, this session is a chance to see how learning R can strengthen your toolkit, no matter where you are in your career.

📅 September 23
⏰ 1:30 - 2 P.M. ET
🔗 https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/events/data-analytics-certificate-spotlight-power-learning-r/wed-09232026-1330

09/15/2026

📊 Math isn’t just for the classroom—it’s part of everyday life. From comparing prices and managing finances to interpreting data and making smarter decisions, mathematical thinking helps us navigate the world with confidence.

Discover practical ways to strengthen your quantitative skills at any stage of life: https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/features/mathematical-thinking-everyday-life

Mathematical thinking and quantitative reasoning support everyday decisions, workplace problem-solving, financial literacy, and personal growth. See some practical ways you can strengthen these skills through practice.

09/14/2026

Great digital experiences start with understanding the people you’re designing for. 💡

Learn how to identify problems in digital spaces, understand your audience, develop ideas, and turn those ideas into solutions through prototyping and testing.

Build practical skills you can apply to digital strategy and bring the value of an Ivy League education into your professional toolkit.

Start building better digital experiences: https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/academics/courses/digc-2200-design-thinking-digital-projects

09/10/2026

Climate change is complex.

The right communication skills can turn complex issues into meaningful action. 🌎

Develop the expertise to communicate climate issues clearly, engage diverse audiences, and make a greater impact in your work.

The Advanced Certificate in Strategic Climate Communication from Penn LPS Online combines specialized, career-relevant skills with the value of an Ivy League education.

Build the skills. Expand your impact. Explore the certificate:
https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/academics/certificates/advanced-certificate-strategic-climate-communication

09/08/2026

Considering your next step in your education? Let’s chat. 💬

Get to know Penn LPS Online’s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences at our upcoming virtual information session.

We’ll share what you can expect from the program, from concentrations and online learning to student support and the application process.

Join us online and get the info you need to take the next step: https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/events/bachelor-applied-arts-and-sciences-virtual-information-sessions

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.

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!