30 must-knows for Penn’s Class of 2030
Incoming first-year students will spend the fall learning to navigate the ins and outs of life at Penn. New to Penn and have questions? Don’t worry! Here are some answers.
Incoming first-year students will spend the fall learning to navigate the ins and outs of life at Penn. New to Penn and have questions? Don’t worry! Here are some answers.
As candidates look to court voters, here’s what Penn students can expect when casting their ballots in Pennsylvania.
Altogether, the University’s ventures outside of the United States accounted for well over $10 billion in spending.
From construction projects reshaping Locust Walk to the end of a high-profile legal battle with the federal government, Penn had a busy summer.
Since its opening in 1927, the Palestra has become one of the most storied basketball venues in the country.
Just blocks from Penn, there are countless destinations to visit, and endless foods to try.
Many students find their home away from home at one of the cultural centers housed in the building.
In 2018, the sex trafficker told a friend he would leverage his Penn connections to help her son land a spot in the incoming class.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s July 2025 subpoena garnered widespread criticism on Penn’s campus.
The report brings the University’s yearly total lobbying expenditures to $570,000.
According to Raghavendran, the feedback will “inform the Consultative Committee convened by the Board of Trustees, whose work will help define the type of leader the University seeks.”
From construction projects reshaping Locust Walk to the end of a high-profile legal battle with the federal government, Penn had a busy summer.
Just blocks from Penn, there are countless destinations to visit, and endless foods to try.
Many students find their home away from home at one of the cultural centers housed in the building.
Mangione is still scheduled to be tried next month in the state of New York for several charges, including second-degree murder.
Mangione is charged with two federal counts of stalking resulting in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and was scheduled to go on trial in January of next year.
The consultative committee will be composed of 19 senior University administrators, trustees, faculty members, and student government leaders.
From world champions to national stars, here are 12 of the best student-athletes repping the Red and Blue.
Coaching turnovers and new rosters, rematches and new milestones bring exciting games for Penn fans.
Football, sprint football, and women’s rowing will have new head coaches at their helms this fall.
Since its opening in 1927, the Palestra has become one of the most storied basketball venues in the country.
For the rising senior, being looked over is an opportunity to shock the masses.
A defensive overhaul and a strong tight-end room highlight Santos’ strategy entering the 2026 football season.
Columnist Tracy Xie argues that incoming students often bring to Penn the optimization mindset that got them admitted, sacrificing the chance for spontaneity and unexpected opportunities that define the college experience.
Columnist Carina Thomas highlights diversity within affinity spaces and explores what it means to truly find belonging.
Columnist Saanvi Vinod argues that relying on an instruction manual for how we should experience each stage of life, from college to adulthood, prevents us from building one of our own.
Columnist Seojin Lee argues that Penn students should be more intentional about their social media usage and digital footprint.
Columnist Tracy Xie argues that social media has shifted the college experience to begin long before move-in day, replacing uncertainty with connection but also fueling comparison and pressure.
The convicted sex offender cultivated a relationship with a woman who would enroll at Penn Carey Law in 2013, telling her the steep tuition would be worth it if she found him girls on campus.
The DP spoke to unions and organizations across campus about GET-UP’s impact on their work at Penn.
Neurology professor and former DEI head Roy Hamilton emphasized “effectiveness and legitimacy” when approaching the role and leading Penn’s diverse standing faculty body.