A jubilant Class of 2022 filed into Irvine Auditorium on Saturday, May 14, to mark the Weitzman School’s first in-person commencement ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The 296 graduates in 20 degree programs were poised to enter the professions at a moment when the world looks dramatically different than it did when they began their studies.
Weitzman School in the Media
“Z is for zero: Philly to teach Vision Zero traffic safety curriculum in city schools”
Erick Guerra, associate professor of city and regional planning, says Philly's roads had a particularly dangerous year.
“Architect of Race Street Pier chosen as lead planner for next phase of Navy Yard development”
James Corner Field Operations, the firm led by Professor Emeritus James Corner (MLA'86), will now reimagine the next phase of the Navy Yard.
“Ken Steif: Data and Decision-Making in the Public Sector”
Associate Professor of Practice Ken Steif, who directs the MUSA Program, explains how the public sector can catch up to private industry in adopting data science to make wiser, more efficient decisions.
“Reassessing Iconography on Campus”
Dean Steiner talks about the work of the Campus Iconography Group to ensure that statues and other prominent iconography on campus better reflect the University’s “achievements and aspirations to increase the diversity of the Penn community.”
“Landlords are waiting for rent payments—and some can’t hold on much longer”
A survey conducted by Assistant Professor of City and Regional Planning Vincent Reina found that property owners are dealing with late rent payments and trouble filling vacancies amid the pandemic.
“Testing how navigable SEPTA is, with glasses that see what riders see”
Megan Ryerson, associate professor of city and regional planning and electrical and systems engineering and associate dean for research, is helping the agency improve riders' experience.