The Department of Public Safety sent a Sept. 25 message to the Penn community noting “multiple recent reports” of “groups of young people slapping or striking individuals in the head.”
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Penn first years, Residential Services discuss Quad renovations in DP interviews
The Quad renovation project began in 2023 and is currently in its third and final phase, with renovations to Fisher Hassenfeld College House slated for completion in August 2026.
To offer a closer look at the housing situation beyond the myths and mysteries, The Daily Pennsylvanian interviewed first year students to learn more about their experiences in the college house system.
The workshop sought to engage the Penn community in the art form and supplement to Japanese culture classes at Penn.
Penn first years, Residential Services discuss Quad renovations in DP interviews
The Quad renovation project began in 2023 and is currently in its third and final phase, with renovations to Fisher Hassenfeld College House slated for completion in August 2026.
To offer a closer look at the housing situation beyond the myths and mysteries, The Daily Pennsylvanian interviewed first year students to learn more about their experiences in the college house system.
Penn receives $5 million donation towards new theater in Student Performing Arts Center
The donation, made by 1971 College graduate Edward W. Kane and his wife Marty Wallace, will go towards a facility named the “Edward W. Kane Theatre.”
Penn Provost John Jackson Jr. discusses reshaping his office, academic priorities in DP interview
Jackson, who assumed the provost position in 2023, described his office as “the perfect perch from which to really make sense” of Penn as an institution.
Joseph Wharton Scholars hosts Wharton alum, Goldman Sachs CIO to talk AI and business
More than 200 people attended the event, which was held at Jon M. Huntsman Hall, including current students and 20 alumni.
Houston Hall hosts Fall Porch Party featuring Penn resource groups to welcome new season
Alongside the seasonal decorations both inside and outside of Houston Hall, Penn Violence Prevention and the Cultural Resource Centers held booths informing students of their programs.
Across its vast scale of operations, Penn Dining and Bon Appétit, the catering company that partners with Penn, are taking steps to adopt sustainable practices and embrace environmentally friendly policies.
Vice Provost for the Arts Timothy Rommen talks integrating the arts across Penn in DP interview
Rommen described his tenure as an opportunity to create a space where the arts are central to the University’s mission.
College first year Daniel Kim elected president of Class Board 2029 by 23-vote margin
In a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, Kim wrote that he “really appreciated the connections and friends” he made throughout the election process.
New documents show Shapiro’s Penn proxy pushed for faculty discipline, broad antisemitism definition
Many of the documents focus on the role of 1982 College graduate Robert Fox, who served as Shapiro’s representative to Penn during and after the University's fall 2023 leadership crisis.
Penn reinstates 'Skulls' fraternity 14 years after student death at party
The University is currently collaborating with the fraternity’s national chapter to recharter the group on campus, starting with recruiting founding fathers.
Wellness at Penn launches new ‘be aware’ program focused on mental health, student guidance
Wellness first introduced the initiative to increase student engagement with the division and create accessible resources for the Penn community.
Penn Leads the Vote holds voter registration drive on Locust Walk for National Voter Registration Day
The last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania is Oct. 20. Election day this year will take place on Nov. 4.
Sara Bachman reappointed to second term as SP2 dean
Bachman’s term extension, which pends approval by the Board of Trustees, comes amid divided student opinions on her performance.
Penn students say new club funding model has caused ‘immeasurable stress’ for campus organizations
The changes follow nearly two years of collaboration between student leaders and administrators in the Office of Student Affairs.
Over 350 Penn undergraduates present research projects at CURF Fall Research Expo
The projects — which were displayed from 5-7 p.m. at Houston Hall — ranged in topics from bone health among children to artificial intelligence literacy.



















