Penn Psychologists Find Self-Distancing Helps Adolescents Handle Negative Emotions

In a new study published in the journal Child Development, Associate Professor of Psychology Angela Duckworth and doctoral candidate Rachel White show that adolescents who step back from their own point of view when experiencing negative emotions become less upset by their feelings. When students used self-distancing strategies, they were able to reconsider what happened in more meaningful and insightful ways.

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Arts & Sciences News

2024 Graduation Ceremonies Schedule for Penn Arts & Sciences

Information for the College, the Graduate Division, the College of Liberal & Professional Studies, and Fels Institute of Government.

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Michael Mann Elected Fellow of the Royal Society

The climate scientist joins more than 90 researchers worldwide, recognized for their invaluable contributions to science.

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Tyshawn Sorey Wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Music

He earned the acclaim for “Adagio (For Wadada Leo Smith),” a saxophone concerto that premiered on March 16, 2023, at Atlanta Symphony Hall.

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Penn Arts & Sciences Students Receive 2024 Penn Prize for Excellence in Graduate Teaching

Nominations for the honor come from undergraduates and recognize master’s students and Ph.D. candidates.

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Four Undergrads Receive Soros, Udall, and Truman Recognition

The honorees include Zijian (William) Niu, C’24, Joey Wu, C’25, ENG’25, Aravind Krishnan, C’25, W’25, and Tej Patel, C’25, W’25.

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Penn Arts & Sciences Faculty Honored by University for Distinguished Teaching

The faculty represent the Departments of Physics and Astronomy, English, History of Art, and Chemistry.

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