The Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held their annual “Penn Gent” competition.The event highlighted the contribution of Penn’s premier black men to the Penn and Philadelphia communities. Nine Quakers identified as campus leaders competed to see who best embodies the qualities of a Penn Gent: Intelligence, Refinement, and Culture. The hosts were College Senior Aleisha Forde & College Junior Azani Pinkney. The judges were Penn alum Phylicia McCalla, College Senior Justyn Williams, & Coach Jerome Allen. Ernest Owens was crowned the winner of Penn Gent 2012.
The Daily Pennsylvanian is an independent, student-run newspaper. Please consider making a donation to support the coverage that shapes the University. Your generosity ensures a future of strong journalism at Penn.
DonateMost Read
-
1
Penn endowment sees over $6 billion jump in largest single-year return on record By Ryan Rucker · Sept. 24, 2026 -
2
Behind closed doors, Penn’s lawyers shape its biggest decisions -
3
A ‘history in bricks and mortar’: How Penn designs campus architecture By Aadit Garg · Sept. 24, 2026 -
4
Penn’s friendship industrial complex By Lindsay Muneton · Sept. 24, 2026 -
5
Studying business still matters in an AI-era, Wharton dean says By Ananya Karthik · Sept. 24, 2026 -
6
Penn falls to Lehigh in blowout 20-7 home opener loss -
7
Penn’s undergraduate cost has outpaced inflation since 2016 By Moukthikadevi Kanakala · Sept. 24, 2026 -
8
The picks are in for Penn football’s home opener against Lehigh By The Daily Pennsylvanian Sports Department · Sept. 24, 2026 -
9
Editorial | Why we’re losing trust in higher education By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Sept. 24, 2026 -
10
Penn community discusses lingering impacts of federal antisemitism lawsuit By Lavanya Mani · Sept. 24, 2026
Penn Connects
