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Here are the candidates who came out on top during Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary election
Over 100 Pennsylvanians voted at Penn polling locations during this year's primary election on May 17.
Class of 2022 Commencement invites family and guests in person for the first time since 2019
The ceremony marked the first Commencement to permit in-person family and guest attendance since 2019.
Penn Netter Center's collaboration with local high school featured in documentary
The short film documents the ways Academically Based Community Service courses facilitate connections between Penn and Robeson students.
Hundreds of Muslim students at Penn celebrate Ramadan on campus
Through forgoing bad habits, devoting time to prayer, giving to charity, reading the Quran, and reflecting, Muslim students explained Ramadan is a time to strengthen their relationship with Islam and God.
The Graduation Issue 2022: A look back at the Class of 2022's four years at Penn
While the COVID-19 pandemic served as a major interruption to their four years at the University, the Class of 2022's Penn experience was bookended by major on-campus, in-person community events and celebrations.
Revamped Triple ‘S’ Show returns for first time since 2019
The Triple ‘S’ Show is a "step, stroll, and/or salute" competition among 12 IGC fraternity and sorority chapters during the 126th Penn Relays.
The Graduation Issue 2022: 2021-2022 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2022's senior year, in which the University transitioned back to in-person life and Penn's administration underwent major shakeups.
The Graduation Issue 2022: 2020-2021 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2022's junior year at Penn, which featured two fully virtual semesters as well as celebrations following Joe Biden's the election as president.
The Graduation Issue 2022: 2019-2020 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2022's sophomore year at Penn, which was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic turning the world upside down.
The Graduation Issue 2022: 2018-2019 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2022's first year at Penn, which was found the University near the center of the nation-wide admissions scandal as well as brought major changes to housing policies.
Smokes' celebrates ‘30 years of pandemonium’ with Kenn Kweder
On May 10, Kweder and his long-time guitarist Mark Teague will perform at Smokes' for the 1,500th consecutive Tuesday night, a streak that survived the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet Penn’s 2022 honorary degree recipients
Penn will honor eight individuals this year with honorary degrees, celebrating their accomplishments in fields ranging from the arts to medicine.
This year's Baccalaureate Ceremony moves to beginning of Senior Week
This year's ceremony will feature speeches from Interim President Wendell Pritchett, University Chaplain Chaz Howard, and guest speaker and Penn professor Dorothy Roberts.
After a 39-year intermission, Stephen Dansiger will graduate from Penn this May
Dansiger will return to Penn on May 15 to graduate in the third cohort of students in Penn’s online Master of Health Care Innovation program.
Five facts about Penn’s 2022 commencement speaker, Ken Burns
The award-winning documentary filmmaker will deliver Penn’s 2022 commencement speech on May 16.
Hundreds protest at Penn, City Hall after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in leaked draft
Students and other members of the Penn community marched down Locust Walk chanting "Not the church, not the state, women must decide their fate!" and "They say no-choice; we say pro-choice!"
Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine requirement for city workers to begin May 31
Several delays have occurred in mandating vaccination for these union employees.
Harvard announces creation of fund to study and redress ties to slavery
The report found that slavery “powerfully shaped” Harvard, as many key donors built their wealth from slavery.
Body Empowerment Project celebrates first year of programming
2021 College graduates Christina Miranda and Amanda Moreno co-founded Body Empowerment Project after being named recipients of the 2021 President’s Engagement Prize