Studentlife
New club encourages students to explore hip-hop’s legacy, music industry
The Students of Hip Hop Legacy club allows students to explore their passion for hip-hop.
RA union, Penn to enter negotiations after National Labor Relations Board certifies election
Previously, RAs and GRAs overwhelmingly chose to unionize in a 142-22 vote, representing an approximate 75% turnout from the University’s nearly 220 RA.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court candidate speaks to Penn Dems about importance of election
McCaffery spoke about the unique power of the state Supreme Court to make decisions that affect Pennsylvanians.
Penn graduate student workers file for election, possibly creating another historic union in Phila.
Last week, organizers entered College Hall and delivered a letter with nearly 500 signatures directed to President Liz Magill and Provost John Jackson.
Penn graduate Elon Musk retains his top spot on the 2023 Forbes 400 List of Wealthiest Americans
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump did not make the Forbes 400 List this year.
SNF Paideia Program receives $13 million grant to support growth
Since the program’s establishment in 2019, SNF has provided Penn with over $20 million across three grants.
Penn ‘exaggerated’ student-faculty ratio metrics used by U.S. News rankings, experts say
In 2022, after 15 years of reporting the same ratio, Penn submitted a revised Common Data Set — and the ratio has increased twice since then.
CNN personality Michael Smerconish talks role of media in politics at SNF Paideia event
Smerconish is the host of Smerconish on CNN and the host of his daily radio show on SiriusXM.
Arthur Ross Gallery to display original Goya prints starting Oct. 7
The exhibit, "Goya: Prints from the Arthur Ross Collection," is in celebration of the Arthur Ross Gallery's 40th anniversary.
Penn to host 300th anniversary celebration for Benjamin Franklin’s arrival to Philadelphia
All members of the Penn community are invited to attend the celebration from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., which will include lunch and remarks from various speakers.
Penn Medicine, Omega Psi Phi fraternity host Men's Wellness Day event alongside campus groups
The event provided a variety of resources like free screening and tests, specifically geared toward promoting men’s health.
La Casa Latina celebrates 2023 Latinx Heritage Month at Penn
La Casa Latina, the main community space for Latinx students at Penn, has been organizing various cultural events to promote greater awareness of Latinx issues and culture on campus during the month.
Wharton hosts workshop for HBCU students to learn about alternative investing
The campus workshop, which ran from Sept. 29 to 30, marks the second year that the programming was held in-person.
A rundown of next year’s campus housing application deadlines
Here's a rundown of dates, deadlines, and housing options for first-years, sophomores, and juniors looking to live on campus next year.
Upperclassmen offer advice for Penn's on-campus housing process
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked upperclassmen for advice they would give to those going through Penn's housing process.
Students commend prime location, spacious dorms after Radian becomes college house
Last September, the Board of Trustees voted to lease The Radian as student housing to accommodate upperclassmen for on-campus housing during the Quad facilities renovations.
Here's the latest on the Quad renovations, and what's coming up next
To accommodate the closure of the lower Quad entrance in Riepe, a new Quad entrance was opened next to the Butcher building in Ware College House.
Stouffer Hall re-opens its doors following $35 million renovation
According to Residential Services, Stouffer Hall will once again be a first-year dorm for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Pencilbite Studio creates space for student animation at Penn
Established this summer, Pencilbite Studio is Penn’s first student-led 2D animation studio.