Studentlife
The essential Penn traditions to know, from toast throwing to Spring Fling
Here is a guide to the celebrations and events that every Penn student should know.
United RAs at Penn accuses University of violating union contract
URAP filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge with the National Labor Relations Board on Aug. 12.
A capella group Penn Masala performs at Team India house at 2024 Paris Olympics
Penn Masala performed two shows at the Indian Olympic House, Team India’s base for the 2024 Paris Olympics, on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 to crowds of hundreds.
Engineering School graduate student Matthew Hoyt died June 24
Vice Provost for University Life Karu Kozuma and Engineering School Dean Vijay Kumar notified members of the master of computer and information technology program of Hoyt’s passing in an email sent on July 19.
Schmear It purchases Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia storefront, set to sell bagels and popsicles
While Lil Pop Shop popsicles are currently being sold at the storefront, Schmear It hopes to begin selling their full offering of bagels, popsicles and more out of the store this fall.
Recovery room and recreation lounge opens at Pottruck Health and Fitness Center
The new additions are meant to show that Pottruck isn’t just a gym, but also a recreation center for students to enhance their social wellness.
Penn Rocketry Team successfully launches rocket at Spaceport America Cup
The Spaceport America Cup is the largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition for student engineers, with 152 teams participating this year.
‘Largest addiction rehabilitation center in the Northeast’ to come to University City
The 40-story building will have both inpatient and outpatient services. CSC, a real estate investment group, announced that the building will cost $300 million.
Penn resident advisor union unanimously ratifies first contract
The new two-year contract will provide RAs with a $3,000 stipend, 150 meals, and a $750 contract ratification payment for RAs who worked during the most recent spring semester.
National Research Conference at Penn to host inaugural event this fall
Project Lucid National Research Conference at Penn will host its inaugural National Research Conference at Penn on Oct. 4-5, during fall break.
Ginger Arts Center, hub for youth-led art and activism, opens in Philadelphia’s Chinatown
The center features youth-led programming, teach-ins, and workshops, providing youth with the opportunity to engage with art through professional-grade equipment.
Penn Libraries partner with Wiley Publishing to expand open access publishing and research
Effective from 2024 to 2026, the three-year agreement provides Penn students, professors, and researchers with the ability to publish their work to Wiley’s global academic and extensive library.
Jameson shares final reports from Penn antisemitism task force, Commission on Countering Hate
Jameson wrote that the task force and commission held listening sessions, reviewed emails, called in subject experts, and conducted surveys to produce the final reports.
Investigation finds sexual assault allegations against former Penn rowing coach credible
Fox, an award-winning filmmaker, alleged that she was sexually abused by Nash when she was 13 years old. A 16-month investigation “corroborated many of her allegations.”
The Graduation Issue 2024: Relive the Class of 2024's four years at Penn
Eight semesters of final exams, four Spring Flings, three College protest encampments, and one presidential resignation later.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Meet the six individuals receiving honorary degrees at 2024 Commencement
The 268th Commencement ceremony on May 20 will feature six honorary degree recipients, recognizing their contributions in fields ranging from medicine to music.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment, from beginning to end
The Daily Pennsylvanian looks back at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and its disbandment, which took place in the weeks prior to Commencement.
Penn Sustainability launches new initiative to support 'cleaner and greener' off-campus move-out
The initiative breaks down into three parts: a donation center for unwanted items, a curbside furniture drive, and curbside bulk trash removal.
Panera discontinues Charged Lemonade amid ongoing lawsuit alleging it caused Penn student's death
In October, the FDA said that it was “gathering information” about Katz’s death, and a Panera spokesperson also said that the company had enhanced its caffeine disclosures.