Penn has a new policy for announcing student deaths
(09/28/16 6:24am)
Penn has instituted a new policy for reporting student deaths to the student body.
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College seniors graduate, Trump and Biden in the audience
(05/17/16 1:46am)
The world was watching during Sunday's College of Arts and Sciences graduation because of two names: Trump and Biden.
Finding a path to Penn
(03/30/16 6:22am)
Close to home but a world away for many Philadelphia high school students, Penn’s high standards make it nearly impossible for many of them to apply to or to be accepted at the Ivy League University. Among the 3,697 high school students admitted to Penn last year, just 483 of them were from Pennsylvania. Only 170 of those students called Philadelphia home.
Penn Museum celebrates life and myth of King Midas
(02/16/16 5:58am)
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology has undertaken a project to dispel a myth.
From all corners of Penn: stress, its challenges and solutions
(02/03/16 8:11am)
Penn is home to a range of students, from 18-year-old freshmen who have never lived away from their parents to College of Liberal and Professional Studies students in their 30s, many of whom have jobs and families. While students may differ in age and background, they all struggle with academic stress and have found various solutions for managing it. The Daily Pennsylvanian discussed the challenges of Penn’s elite academic culture with four Penn students from various schools and departments.
Penn Masala's ninth album snags No. 1 spot on worldwide charts
(01/19/16 6:09am)
Last month, Penn Masala’s unique musical blend of Indian and American sounds became a worldwide hit — its ninth album, “Resonance,” reached No.1 on iTunes World charts on Dec. 11.
Homeless student defies the odds to earn a ticket to Penn
(01/13/16 3:04am)
For many, heading off to college means leaving home — but for one student, it means finding a home.
Black students share perspectives of racial diversity on campus
(11/30/15 4:00am)
Penn prides itself on being a diverse and welcoming campus, but some black students question how the campus’ racial diversity — or lack thereof — influences their college experience.
Penn scientists win $3 million award for decades of research on neutrinos
(11/19/15 7:39pm)
The sun bombards the earth with billions of neutrinos every second, and Penn scientists just gained more insight about the odd particles.
Mayoral candidate Jim Kenney speaks at Penn the day before Election Day
(11/03/15 6:34pm)
Penn Democrats invited Democratic mayoral candidate Jim Kenney to speak on Monday evening, the day before election.
Serena Williams to speak at Penn
(10/26/15 2:00am)
For the first time, Penn will welcome the six-time Wimbledon championship winner, Serena Williams, to speak at the University on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium. Williams was invited by the Social Planning and Events Committee to Represent Undergraduate Minorities, or SPEC-Trum, as well as SPEC Connaissance, which brings diverse speakers to the college.
SPEC-Trum and Jazz and Grooves release fall concert artists
(10/26/15 5:20am)
Three up-and-coming artists — Cousin Stizz, SPZRKTand Tory Lanez — will hit the Rotunda for a performance on Nov. 5.
Atlantic editor talks public health and journalism
(10/15/15 5:34am)
On Tuesday, about 120 Penn students got a taste of a doctor-turned-journalist.
Writers House course teaches students to be music critics
(09/24/15 4:10am)
This semester, students can learn what it means to like “real music.”