There was a 6 percent increase in the number of admitted international students, who are from 104 different countries, and one in every seven admitted students is the first in their families to attend college.
Amy Gutmann
Penn track's Sean Clarke vaults higher into the school record books
Still only a sophomore, Clarke owns the best indoor pole vault in Penn history (5.30 meters) and the second best outdoor pole vault in Penn history (5.35 m).
Penn men's, women's tennis squads split Ivy openers against Princeton
The men's team is red hot right now, winning its fifth straight match and ninth straight home match in a row. The Quakers soared to victory, crushing Ivy-League rival Princeton 6-1 at home. On the women's side, Penn struggled, falling to the Tigers on the road 2-5.
'It's hard to imagine Penn without Pat': a look at outgoing Career Services Director Pat Rose
Vice Provost of University Life Valarie Swain Cade-McCoullum announced Rose's retirement to VPUL directors on March 13, writing that 'Pat is a Penn pioneer in an iconic position.'
Penn track's Sean Clarke vaults higher into the school record books
Still only a sophomore, Clarke owns the best indoor pole vault in Penn history (5.30 meters) and the second best outdoor pole vault in Penn history (5.35 m).
Penn men's, women's tennis squads split Ivy openers against Princeton
The men's team is red hot right now, winning its fifth straight match and ninth straight home match in a row. The Quakers soared to victory, crushing Ivy-League rival Princeton 6-1 at home. On the women's side, Penn struggled, falling to the Tigers on the road 2-5.
Penn softball earns first Ivy series win of the season against Brown
Despite a tough 4-0 loss in the final of three games, the Quakers won their first Ivy series of the season on the road against the Bears.
Penn will raise financial aid by 5.3 percent. How does that compare to other Ivies?
Among the six Ivy League institutions that have released data on changes to financial aid, Penn's percentage increase is fourth, higher only than Cornell and Dartmouth.
Organizers say Penn Women's Week highlighted 'voices of women who might not always be heard'
PAGE and Penn Democrats hosted the “Know Your IX” panel discussion, which focused on Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments Act and its lasting effect on the ways that universities handle sexual assault.
Philadelphia has been ranked as the least healthy county in Pennsylvania
The rankings were compiled based on lifespan and quality of life, poverty, crime, access to health, and access to healthy foods.
Four Penn teams traveled across the world to compete for the $1 million Hult Prize
The teams that advanced beyond the regional round will travel to London for the final round this summer, but only six teams will have the chance to pitch to the UN for the $1,000,000 prize.
Revamped 'Take Your Professor to Lunch' program sees 152 percent increase in reservations
The program’s recent expansion was announced shortly after the first Campus Conversation as a part of the University’s Campaign for Wellness.
Five universities join hands to improve cyber security on college campuses
The announcement of the center comes after a recent security breach at Penn, where approximately 9,000 student had their information accessed through advance registration lists.
Howard University employees steal nearly $1 million in financial aid
Two days after the scandal was revealed, students began petitioning administrators for the university president's resignation letter and the disarmament of campus police.
Penn men's lacrosse comes up short in revenge match at No. 4 Yale
10 months after Yale ended the Quakers’ season in a four-overtime Ivy League semifinal match for the ages, the Red and Blue couldn’t get their payback in the teams’ first matchup since. Victimized by a 5-0 run spanning the first and second quarters, the Quakers could never claw back in a 12-6 loss in New Haven.
Here are the College courses that double-count for fall 2018
Are you a student in the College looking to get more bang for your buck in your fall 2018 course load? Here's a list of all the classes next semester that will let you "double-count."
CupcaKKe, Sage the Gemini, JoJo, and The All–American Rejects to Headline 2018 Spring Fling
Penn's Social Planning and Events Committee announced Friday night that the 2018 Spring Fling Concert will feature four artists. The main concert will take place in Penn Park at 3000 Walnut Street on Saturday, April 14th from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The day of the concert will also be filled with performances from student groups.
How using Penn's logo contributes to University financial aid
In order to sell items with the Penn logo, vendors must apply to the University for a license and, once received, must pay Penn a 10 percent royalty fee of the item’s wholesale cost.
How College Dean Paul Sniegowski is courting more students to attend his sessions
This semester, the College Dean’s Advisory Board have introduced weekly themes to provide more structure to the initiative, and alternating locations to engage a wider variety of students.
Penn study concludes a company's prestige can affect outcomes in discrimination lawsuits
“Prestige is harmful to organizations in that it draws attention to their potential hypocrisy,” the researchers concluded.



















