Penn Vice President for Finance and Treasurer MaryFrances McCourt announced at the Board of Trustees meeting last night Penn's undergraduate endowment topped $1 billion this year.
Fall 2013 Undergraduate Assembly Elections
Study finds Asian Americans are more likely to be made CEOs of struggling companies
Co-authored by a Wharton professor, the study also found that Asian American CEOs served terms that were half as long, on average, than those of their white counterparts.
Sophia DuRose | Penning in sophomores is not a show of support
New on-campus housing built with the intention of fostering a better sophomore community sounds like a great idea — if said sophomores are offered a choice about participation.
Film prof. Karen Redrobe wants to make the Wolf Humanities Center more inclusive
The film professor plans to extend the center’s outreach to include more academic disciplines and underrepresented student groups.
Study finds Asian Americans are more likely to be made CEOs of struggling companies
Co-authored by a Wharton professor, the study also found that Asian American CEOs served terms that were half as long, on average, than those of their white counterparts.
Sophia DuRose | Penning in sophomores is not a show of support
New on-campus housing built with the intention of fostering a better sophomore community sounds like a great idea — if said sophomores are offered a choice about participation.
Cornell becomes the latest Ivy to reclassify economics as a STEM program
International students who major in STEM-designated programs are eligible for an extension allowing them to work in the U.S. on their student visa for a longer time than graduates with other degrees.
Neighbors in Phila. rank among the most annoying in the country
Philadelphia was ranked the worst city in America for loud adult voices, parking issues, and ugly landscaping.
Sarah Khan | Penn's new wellness initiative
SARAH KHAN is a College sophomore from Lynn Haven, Fla. Her email address is skhan100@sas.upenn.edu.
For first-gen., low-income students, new housing plan raises complex questions around cost
UA President Michael Krone told the DP that the increased cost of living off campus was one of the two main concerns among student leaders briefed of the plan beforehand.
Greek leaders say Penn's new housing plan will drive up dues, forcing some groups off campus
In three years, all undergraduate sophomores will be required to live in college housing. Sophomores will not be permitted to live in on-campus Greek houses.
This is how Penn football (and other teams too!) got its sleek new look
It’s been a few years in the making, but last month, the Red and Blue formally unveiled the team’s new Nike-made outfits, featuring updated colors and an all-white alternate helmet.
Editorial | Don’t make housing choices for sophomores. Give them better options.
This approach of addressing campus issues by restricting the ability of students to choose for themselves is patronizing, especially when students were largely left out of the decision-making process.
Kavanaugh may have made it harder to become a judge, Penn Federalist Society speakers say
Kavanaugh, who has long been a member of the Federalist Society, has been accused of sexual assault, and new allegations continue to delay his confirmation vote.
Penn sprint football faces uphill battle in recruiting high schoolers
Over the last few years, Penn sprint football has been one of Penn's more successful varsity programs. It also has one of the more — if not the most — unique recruiting processes.
Penn field hockey is brimming with confidence ahead of crucial weekend doubleheader
No. 19 Penn will face an uphill battle against No. 8 Harvard, who crushed Yale, 6-0, in its Ivy opener this past weekend. The day after playing Harvard, the Quakers will look to get their fourth win in four years over Temple.
These Penn students want to motivate Quakers to eat and exercise through an app
The app is available via Facebook Messenger and features Tag, an online avatar designed to act as the user’s “healthy conscience.”
Penn football looks to avenge last year's heartbreaking loss to Dartmouth
Entering Saturday afternoon’s contest at Dartmouth, both teams are 2-0 again, both are opening Ivy League play, and both haven’t forgotten last year one bit.
Penn launches initiatives to eliminate financial barriers to success for 'highly-aided' students
These initiatives were announced to students deemed “highly-aided” via an email from Provost Wendell Pritchett and Vice President for Finance and Treasurer MaryFrances McCourt Tuesday.
IFC VP Brian Schmitt | Barring sophomores from chapter houses threatens campus safety and Greek life's future
By taking away the things that are good about Greek life, the school will create a truly broken and toxic system.


















