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Penn Class of 2028 Early Decision Acceptance Reactions

By Derek Wong · Dec. 18, 2023

Congratulations to the Penn Class of 2028 Early Decision admitted students! Over 8,500 students applied to Penn through the Early Decision program this year, according to the University — an increase over last year’s total of over 8,000 applicants. Check out how these new Quakers reacted to their acceptances. Read more here.

Breaking Bread: Episode 5

Nov. 19, 2025

On Breaking Bread, host Chinelo Osakwe sat down with College senior Pilar Wingle to discuss how her Puerto Rican heritage has influenced her education and career. Footage by Skylar Fraser Editing by Sarah Gebremeskel Audio by Chinelo Osakwe


Why Did Penn Vote in the 2025 Pennsylvania Elections?

Nov. 9, 2025

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn students and staff members why they voted during the local elections on Nov. 4. Footage by Uma Mukhopadhyay, Chenyao Liu, Justin Abenoja, and Ariel Zhang Photos by Chenyao Liu, Jean Park, Nathaniel Sirlin, and Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons | CC-BY-4.0 Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay


Penn’s Sheerr Pool Reopens After Yearlong Renovation

Nov. 9, 2025

On Nov. 8, Sheerr Pool hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the pool’s reopening after a yearlong renovation. Notable speakers included Penn President Larry Jameson, Athletics Director Alanna Wren, and swimming coach Mike Schnur. Footage by Valeri Guevarra Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay


Breaking Bread: Episode 4

Nov. 6, 2025

On Breaking Bread, host Chinelo Osakwe sat down with College junior Athena Krikorian to discuss her upbringing as an Armenian American in Los Angeles and how identity has shaped her Penn experience. Footage by Weining Ding Editing by Layla Jamo-Cohen Audio by Chinelo Osakwe


Penn(y) for Your Thoughts – Episode 10

Nov. 6, 2025

With admissions right around the corner, Penn(y) for Your Thoughts discusses experiences applying Early Decision. Watch the full episode on YouTube @dailypenn. Video: Ben Sheffield Audio: Carolina Borges


Quaker Nation: Phillip Falcon

Oct. 26, 2025

On Quaker Nation, Penn men’s soccer junior goalkeeper Phillip Falcon III sat down with Sports Editor Valeri Guevarra to discuss his journey to the team and the final games ahead. Footage by Archana Ponnada, Jessica Huang, and Uma Mukhopadhyay Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay


Quaker Kitchen - Behind The Scenes

Oct. 23, 2025

Watch as Lucio Palazzo, a head chef at Quaker Kitchen, gives a behind-the-scenes look at Penn Dining’s nationally acclaimed dining hall. Footage: Ashley Cueva, Sophia Luo, Songeun Lee Editing: Uma Mukhopadhyay


Wellness at Penn Hosts its 2025 Flu Clinic

Oct. 17, 2025

Wellness at Penn’s Executive Director Ashlee Halbritter discussed the annual Flu Clinic, held at the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center from Oct. 15-17, which she expects to serve around 10,000 members of the Penn community. Watch the full video of the event on YouTube @dailypenn. Footage: Ben Sheffield and Uma Mukhopadhyay Editing: Ben Sheffield



Penn(y) For Your Thoughts - Episode 8

Oct. 1, 2025

Opinion columnist Lindsay Muneton discusses Penn’s culture of leaving behind passions for lucrative careers. Footage by Ben Sheffield Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay Audio by Carolina Borges


Quaker Nation - Ethan Roberts

Sept. 30, 2025

On Quaker Nation, deputy sports editor Conor Smith sat down with senior guard/forward Ethan Roberts of Penn men’s basketball to discuss his development and the future of the team under coach Fran McCaffery. Video by Uma Mukhopadhyay Audio by Chinelo Osakwe


Penn(y) For Your Thoughts - Episode 7

Sept. 24, 2025

Penn(y) For Your Thoughts is back with columnists Mia Vesely and Mritika Senthil to discuss political violence and the Charlie Kirk assassination Check out the full episode on YouTube @dailypenn. Footage and Editing: Weining Ding Audio: Carolina Borges



Former President Joe Biden visits Penn’s campus

Sept. 23, 2025

Former President and Benjamin Franklin Professor of Presidential Practice Joe Biden visited Penn’s campus on Friday evening. After exiting White Dog Cafe, he greeted a crowd gathered on Samsom Street before departing the area. Footage by Caitlin Tai and Alex Dash Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay #joebiden #biden #upenn #penn




Cooking with Carter “Woodie” Janki, a Penn football defensive lineman

May 5, 2025

Watch as junior defensive lineman Carter Janki, a 2024 second-team All-Ivy honors recipient, cooks a meal at his home and answers questions about nutrition, his journey with Penn football, and more — with help from his roommates. Footage by Uma Mukhopadhyay, Weining Ding Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay Photos Courtesy of Bisi Owens, Carter Janki, and Penn Athletics


Breaking Bread - Episode 3

April 30, 2025

Breaking Bread host Chinelo Osakwe sits down with leaders of the Health of African Immigrants Program to explore how their diverse upbringings—from Germany and Morocco to Oklahoma—have shaped their core values and academic journeys. Watch the full episode on YouTube @dailypenn. Footage: Carolina Borges Audio: Chinelo Osakwe Editing: Jean Park


Penn Class of 2029 Regular Decision Acceptance Reactions

April 30, 2025

May 1 is the deadline for admitted students to commit to the Penn. Ahead of National College Decision Day, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled some prospective Quakers’ regular-decision acceptance reactions. Footage: Courtesy of Penn Class of 2029 Editing: Ben Sheffield #upenn #acceptance #classof2029