Philip Roth Gave Me an A Minus
Studying literature with the writer—and brilliant teacher—in the shadow of Vietnam.
Philip Roth and Me
A different side of Philip Roth.
Events
Sept|Oct 2018
Alumni Notes
Sept|Oct 2018
Obituaries
Sept|Oct 2018
A Death in South Sudan
Trying to understand the loss of a young journalist and family friend, who was killed last year while covering the civil war in South Sudan.
The Rigors of Success
New York’s Success Academy charter school network has been lionized for its sky-high test scores and robust curricular offerings—and decried for a rigidly disciplined school environment one opponent described as “abuse.” Opinions are just as divided on its combative and committed leader, Eva Moskowitz C’86. She’ll be happy to tell you who’s right.
Thirty Years of Screen Credits
From Wes Anderson movies to "Old Jews Telling Jokes"—and now his first feature film as a writer and director—Sam Hoffman C'88 reflects on the 30 years he's spent working in movies and TV.
Three Music Masters
Masters of music, 1977.
Legal Aid for Climatologists
Lauren Kurtz L’10 G’12 defends climate science and climate scientists.
Survival Skills
Jennifer Clair C’94’s cooking class is available for take-out (as a book).
Confronting Media Illiteracy
Erin McNeill C’88 champions “media literacy” legislation for schools.
Designing Doctor
Bon Ku C’95 is bringing a design mentality to improving healthcare.
Events
July|August 2018
Alumni Notes
July|August 2018
Obituaries
July|August 2018
Introduction to Shakespeare
The power of query, in class and in life.
The Power and the Glory
An architect explores Mexico’s early churches.
The Moments Pick You
Deferred dividends.
Our Love Affair with Movies
A movie producer and Class of ’68 alumnus recalls the cinematic passions of his senior year—and offers some advice on rekindling the romance for today’s audiences.
The Philosophical Composer
In the year of his centenary, a look back at the music and thought of American composer and Penn faculty member George Rochberg G’49, who first embraced 12-tone music and serialism and later rejected avant-garde styles as a form of “self-extinction.”
No Longer ‘Adrift’ in Hollywood
David Branson Smith C’06 on finding his footing in Hollywood—and rewriting the script for 'Adrift,' which came out June 1.
Time Will Tell
“Go home and enjoy your daughter.”
City of Provinces
Paris without pressure.