Fall Inspiration at Penn

As the leaves change color across Penn’s campus, we are reminded that change is a natural and important part of growth. Fall is not only a time to enjoy the crisp air and golden views, but also an opportunity to …

By Jialin Huang
Jialin Huang Coordinator, Graduate School Advising
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CS Radio – Episode 240: Randi Michel, COL ’91

This week, we’re honored to interview College of Arts & Sciences alumna Randi Michel about her career journey. From Penn undergrad to the mail room to becoming a top manager-producer and then back to Penn again as a lecturer, Randi …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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A Summer in Equity Capital Markets

Claire Moraña, COL ’27, Bicol, Philippines

This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to intern with the Equity Capital Markets (ECM) team at the investment banking arm of one of the Philippines’ largest banks. Over the course of the internship, …

By Career Services
Career Services
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First-Gen Week celebrates the brilliance and resilience of a growing population

Did you know? The number of first-generation and limited-income (FGLI) students at Penn has increased by 45% since 2018! Today, nearly 1 in 4 Penn students identifies as FGLI. They’re involved in every facet of campus life, represent every school …

By Alison Howard
Alison Howard Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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5 Tips for Making Strategic Career Moves in a Saturated Industry

Making career moves in a crowded industry can feel overwhelming. It may seem like everyone is competing for the same jobs, promotions, or projects.

However, if you understand your strengths and plan carefully, you’ll be able to stand out from …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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CS Radio – Episode 239: Report from the Austin Film Festival Writer’s Conference (2025)

Michael returns from his annual visit to the Austin Film Festival Writer’s Conference to report on the state of the entertainment industry and share stories about how people get their first jobs as writers.

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Our theme …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Winding Paths: Helping Penn Master’s Students Map Their Course

Hi everyone! I’m Talley Snow, one of the newest Graduate Assistants in Career Services working on the team serving graduate students. I’m a second-year MBA in Wharton’s Healthcare Management Program and a first-year MPA at Harvard Kennedy School. On paper …

By Dianne Hull
Dianne Hull Senior Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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Evaluating a Key Brain Circuit’s Effect on Episodic Memory

Petros Karamanides, COL ’26, Radnor, PA

For ten weeks this summer I conducted research as a member of the Eisch Lab at CHOP. Our translationally-relevant neuroscience research centers around the role of a critical brain region, the dentate gyrus, and …

By Career Services
Career Services
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CS Radio – Episode 238: “Offer Negotiation”

Dustin Miller guest hosts and helps Natty dissect the many moving pieces that go into offer negotiation. He and Natty then relay the advice they give to students who come to them with questions about how to get the most …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Who’s Hiring? Explore New Nonprofit Jobs

Clicked one of these organizations only to find that they’re no longer hiring? To keep you apprised of the latest in social-impact opportunities, all listings on idealist.org have a predetermined expiration date.

If you’ve missed the boat on any of …

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