Student Life
Penn community members rally for Palestine, challenge Magill's statement at day-long walk out event
Speakers at the rally criticized Liz Magill’s most recent statement for not including any mention of the ongoing violence against Palestinians in the region or the toll of the conflict on Palestinian students on campus.
Perry World House event speakers offer context surrounding conflict between Israel, Hamas
The event, called “Israel and Hamas at War,” took place at 12 p.m. at Perry World House and brought together three experts on the region.
Kelly Writers House to offer 24th year of Fellows program
Initiated in 1999 by KWH Faculty Director Al Filreis and Board of Trustees Emeritus Paul Kelly, the program annually invites three distinguished writers to the KWH every spring.
Actor Rainn Wilson visits Penn for Authors@Wharton Speaker Series
Wilson joined Wharton Management Professor Adam Grant to discuss his career and spiritual revolution in Irvine Auditorium.
Magill condemns Hamas, distances Penn from Palestine Writes speakers amid backlash from donors
In her second statement since the Hamas attack on Israel, Magill referred to the Hamas violence as a terrorist assault, a change from her initial statement.
Hundreds of Penn community members stand in solidarity with Israel at on-campus vigil
A crowd of nearly 200 people joined together at the LOVE Statue on Tuesday at noon.
Fourth annual Penn Climate Week features wider student engagement in climate action
The 2023 Penn Climate Week, which ran from Sept. 18 to 22, consisted of nearly 40 events spanning topics from agricultural sustainability to public health.
New student magazine explores unconventional forms of journalism
The Woodlands, now in its second issue, aims to amplify writers’ voices and publish unconventional journalism pieces.
Penn defers University-affiliated travel to Israel, Palestine amid war in region
Penn Global has deferred all University-affiliated travel to Israel and Palestine "until further notice" and plans to remain in contact with all Penn students who are currently studying or visiting the region.
Penn trustees reject student voting rights proposal, citing 'existing avenues' for representation
Multiple student liaisons to the trustees said there remain flaws in how University decision-making engages with student perspectives.
Natives at Penn hosts march on campus to celebrate Indigenous People's Day
Carrying their tribal nation's flags, posters, and a Natives at Penn banner, students marched from Gutmann College House to the Starbucks at 34th and Walnut Street beginning at 10 a.m.
New club encourages students to explore hip-hop’s legacy, music industry
The Students of Hip Hop Legacy club allows students to explore their passion for hip-hop.
RA union, Penn to enter negotiations after National Labor Relations Board certifies election
Previously, RAs and GRAs overwhelmingly chose to unionize in a 142-22 vote, representing an approximate 75% turnout from the University’s nearly 220 RA.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court candidate speaks to Penn Dems about importance of election
McCaffery spoke about the unique power of the state Supreme Court to make decisions that affect Pennsylvanians.
Penn graduate student workers file for election, possibly creating another historic union in Phila.
Last week, organizers entered College Hall and delivered a letter with nearly 500 signatures directed to President Liz Magill and Provost John Jackson.
Penn graduate Elon Musk retains his top spot on the 2023 Forbes 400 List of Wealthiest Americans
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump did not make the Forbes 400 List this year.
SNF Paideia Program receives $13 million grant to support growth
Since the program’s establishment in 2019, SNF has provided Penn with over $20 million across three grants.
Penn ‘exaggerated’ student-faculty ratio metrics used by U.S. News rankings, experts say
In 2022, after 15 years of reporting the same ratio, Penn submitted a revised Common Data Set — and the ratio has increased twice since then.
CNN personality Michael Smerconish talks role of media in politics at SNF Paideia event
Smerconish is the host of Smerconish on CNN and the host of his daily radio show on SiriusXM.