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Class of 2025 celebrated at Commencement ceremony urging growth, strength in time of uncertainty
Approximately 6,000 graduate and undergraduate students arrived at Franklin Field around 10:15 a.m. after taking part in a procession from Penn Park.
The Graduation Issue 2025: Five things to know about Commencement speaker Elizabeth Banks
Penn announced Banks, a 1996 College graduate, as this year’s Commencement speaker on March 24.
The Graduation Issue 2025: How Penn’s cultural centers are celebrating the Class of 2025
Penn’s cultural centers will host a variety of programs and events in honor of the graduating class.
The Graduation Issue 2025: Relive the Class of 2025’s four years at Penn
Read here to look back at the Class of 2025u2019s time at Penn.
‘Huge oversight’: Class Board 2026 faces backlash over P-Sweater brand swap
The controversy began earlier this semester when students discovered that the P-Sweaters were manufactured by Gildan, rather than Champion, the brand originally advertised by Class Board 2026 and offered on the order form.
‘Too systematic’: Penn undergraduate students criticize writing seminars
A survey by The Daily Pennsylvanian of around 300 students found that only 16% found the course useful for outside work.
SPEC Film hosts Oscar-winning ‘Anora’ director Sean Baker
Drawing an audience of over 500 students and members of the Philadelphia community, the April 22 event was hosted in the Harrison Auditorium of Penn Museum.
Penn hosts dozens of Earth Week 2025 events, encouraging student action
Earth Week — running from April 21-27 — aims to get students and the broader Penn community actively involved in cross-disciplinary events that educate and encourage action.
Penn Violence Prevention stages Clothesline Project, drawing awareness to interpersonal violence
Associate Director of Prevention Education and Programming at Penn Violence Prevention Julie Hastings said that the project — which was hosted on April 22 — helped show “survival stories in an anonymous way that was difficult to ignore.”
Penn Hillel hosts Holocaust survivor in Remembrance Day event
The conversation — with 1949 College graduate and Holocaust survivor Michael Katz — concluded with a memorial candle-lighting ceremony and a group prayer.
Class Board 2027 President Steven Li reflects on ‘fulfilling’ two-year term
Li has been class board president since his first year at Penn, focusing his term on student engagement, large-scale event planning, and building partnerships across campus.
Wellness Week draws attention to mental health, student dialogue
“Wellness Week” — which took place from April 14 to 18 — included events such as a movie screening, resource fair, keynote speakers, and more.
Penn United Minorities Council hosts annual intercultural fair featuring food, student performances
This year's cultural fair — themed "Pokémon" — featured international foods, drinks, and eight different performances from acapella groups and lion dancing to Argentinian tango.
Nia Matthews, Musab Chummun elected as UA president, vice president
This spring’s election also decided leaders for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 Class Boards.
ISSS 'monitoring' impact of sweeping South Sudanese visa revocations on Penn community
The April 11 announcement came five days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. State Department would immediately revoke visas issued to all South Sudanese passport holders.
Penn administrators, community gather to celebrate restoration of Dinan Hall
The recent renovations included updates to the building’s layouts, lighting, flooring, workspaces, and student lounges.
Penn Faculty Senate event addresses future of higher education amid federal policy changes
The April 9 event titled “Higher Education Under Siege: The Future of the Four-Year Degree" and moderated by Provost John Jackson, invited panelists to discuss the future of higher education.
Quaker Days draws thousands of prospective Class of 2029 students to Penn's campus
Quaker Days ran from April 10 to April 13 this year, with various campus buildings, centers, and programs hosting events.
100 years ago, Penn's Mask and Wig broke electrical recording history
100 years ago this month, Penn’s Mask and Wig Club was the first organization to release an electrical recording that used the then-brand-new Western Electric system.