Family Webcast
The Family Webcast is held in late June/early July. It is a live stream event where the Dean, staff, and faculty from the College will answer questions about transitioning to Penn and academic opportunities in the College.
The Family Webcast for the incoming Class of 2030 was held on June 25, 2026 from 2:00pm-3:30pm via Zoom.
View a Replay of the Incoming Class of 2030 Family Webcast that occurred June 25, 2026
This year's panelists included:
- Dr. William Sturkey (wsturkey@sas.upenn.edu): Roy F. and Jeannette P. Nichols Associate Professor of American History
- Dr. Peter Struck (struck@sas.upenn.edu): Stephen A. Levin Family Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
- Dr. Carolyn Ureña (curena@sas.upenn.edu): Associate Dean and Director of Academic Advising
- Dr. Jason Breyan (Moderator) (jbreyan@sas.upenn.edu): Assistant Dean for Advising
2025
Webcast panelists included:
Dr. Peter Struck, Stephen A. Levin Family Dean of the College and Professor of Classical Studies
Dr. Carolyn Ureña, Associate Dean and Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Wally Pansing, Associate Director of Academic Advising and Assistant Dean for Advising
Dr. Alain Plante, Professor in Department of Earth & Environmental Science
2024
Webcast panelists included:
Dr. Paul D. Sniegowski, Stephen A. Levin Family Dean of the College & Professor of Biology
Dr. Carolyn Ureña, Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Ayelet Ruscio, Professor of Psychology & Director of Clinical Psychology Training Program
Dr. Ricardo Howell, Associate Director and Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
2023
Webcast panelists included:
Dr. Paul Sniegowski, Dean of the College, Professor of Biology
Dr. Carolyn Ureña, Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Tanya Jung, Associate Director of Academic Advising and Assistant Dean for Advising
Dr. Coren Apicella, Associate Professor, Psychology
2022
Webcast panelists included:
Dr. Paul Sniegowski, Dean of the College, Professor of Biology
Dr. Carolyn Ureña, Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Tanya Jung, Associate Director of Academic Advising and Assistant Dean for Advising
Dr. Sarah L. H. Gronningsater, Assistant Professor of History
Dr. Marcus Wright, Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, Sociology
2019
Webcast panelists included:
Dr. Paul Sniegowski, Dean of the College, Professor of Biology
Dr. Janet Tighe, Dean of First-Year Students and Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Rebecca Poyourow, Assistant Dean for Advising
Dr. Peter Holquist, Associate Chair, Ronald S. Lauder Endowed Term Associate Professor of History
2018
Webcast panelists included:
Dr. Paul Sniegowski, Dean of the College, Professor of Biology
Dr. Janet Tighe, Dean of First-Year Students and Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Rebecca Poyourow, Assistant Dean for Advising
Dr. Nadine Gabbadon, Assistant Dean for Advising
2016
Webcast panelists included:
Dr. Dennis DeTurck, Dean, College of Arts and Science and Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Janet Tighe, Dean of Freshmen and Director for Advising
Dr. Rebecca Poyourow, Assistant Dean of Advising
Dr. Massao Sako, Professor of Physics