Symposium to honor life, 'groundbreaking' work of folklore professor Dan Ben-Amos

The symposium on Nov. 19 will honor the life of Ben-Amos, professor of African, Jewish, and Middle Eastern Folklore, for his contributions to the field and his impact on students, colleagues, and family.

Penn professor writes New York Times opinion piece on 'moral deficiencies of a liberal education'

The piece, published Oct. 17, argues that university leaders and faculty have failed to provide students with the basic education necessary for navigating complex moral issues.