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News & Announcements

CHAS Faculty in the News
Stouffer Fellow named William T. Grant Scholar

Prof. Ericka Weathers, a Stouffer College House Fellow, was named one of this year's William T. Grant Scholars.

Prof. Ericka Weathers, Stouffer College House Fellow
Program Communities
Finding Common Ground in KCECH

Kings Court English College House is host to the SNF Paideia "Finding Common Ground" Program Community. This new program creates spaces in which first-year students are committed to discussing controversial topics in a respectful, engaging way.

SNF Paideia "Common Ground" Program Community members
Penn News
Benjamin Franklin Scholars receives $8M endowment

The Benjamin Franklin Scholars program has been gifted with $8 million by the Robert K. Johnson Foundation.

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Program Communities at Harnwell

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Ancient Studies

Bridging the gap between antiquity and modernity through an interdisciplinary approach set in an intimate community.

Ancient Studies
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Asian/Asian American Program Community

Bringing together students that identify as part of the Asian and/or Asian American community and those who have an interest in learning more about the needs and concerns of this community.

Asian/Asian American Program Community
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Muslim Life Residential Program

An experiential living and learning space focused on the appreciation of Islamic culture, food, history, and practice.

Muslim Life Residential Program
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Arts House

Exploring how art can serve as a form of cultural and social expression of various lived identities.

Arts House
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Latin American Residential Program

Providing a welcoming and engaged residential community to expand our understanding and foster an appreciation for Latinx and Latin American cultures and languages in the College Houses.

Latin American Residential Program
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International Program

Creating a dynamic space where residents can learn about the multitude of other cultures and ways of living around the globe.

International Program
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