Student Life
United Minorities Council and Class Board host multicultural celebration in Houston Hall
This was the first time the event has occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seven Penn students and one graduate named 2023 Thouron Scholars
The award will cover complete tuition for two years of study at any university in the United Kingdom.
Penn student groups from across political spectrum take part in GPA debate
During the debate, panelists discussed political issues such as crime and criminal justice, affirmative action, environmental justice, and minimum wage policies.
Penn investigating vandalism at BioPond after pond water turns red
In addition to turning a reddish hue, the pond was encircled by caution tape wrapped around the surrounding trees.
PWH Global Shifts Colloquium to focus on rising temperatures around the world
The events will focus on the global threat of extreme heat, its impact on our lives, and policy solutions to heat waves.
Penn Table Tennis wins regional competition, prepares for national championship
The team is ranked tenth nationally and travels to Round Rock, Texas for nationals in mid-April.
Penn graduate reflects on building Cocoa Press, a 3D printing chocolate business
Cocoa Press reimagines 3D printing by allowing people and companies to use the technology for producing chocolate treats.
Penn Student Agencies introduces new strategic plan, aiming to revive engagement
Penn Student Agencies is a student-run organization that manages multiple business ventures serving the student population.
Wharton Global Forum draws international crowd of leaders, alumni, and faculty to Singapore
Attendees expressed enthusiasm about the forum and the opportunity to reengage with their connection to Penn.
'Undervalued and unpaid': Supermajority of Penn RAs and GAs file to form union
A letter from OPEIU Local 153 was also sent to Penn President Liz Magill to announce their formation as a union and request voluntary recognition from the University.
Whole Foods founder visits Penn for Authors@Wharton speaker series
Mackey said that his commitment to serving a specific target customer base differentiated Whole Foods from its competitors.
Penn announces Idina Menzel as 2023 Commencement speaker
Penn will award Menzel, a Tony award-winning actress, an honorary Doctor of Arts at the ceremony, according to an announcement from Vice President and University Secretary Medha Narvekar.
Penn Reproductive Justice to increase activity through new educational, political initiatives
Penn Reproductive Justice officially launched on June 24, 2022, immediately following the Supreme Court’s overhaul of abortion rights protections.
Gutmann College House residents report lack of hot water despite recent shutdown
The DP spoke to some Gutmann residents who have not noticed an improvement even after the hot water shutdown on Feb. 22 and 23.
Wharton MBA students purchase professional basketball team in Italy
Second-year students in the Wharton MBA Program for Executives founded CSG in 2022 to invest in sports franchises.
Penn begins installing new furniture in Rodin suites, with other high rises to follow
The first phase of deliveries occurred from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 for floors 13 through 24. The second phase of deliveries is scheduled for the rest of the building, and will occur in early March. Harnwell and Harrison will follow in the summer.
Open expression at Penn, explained: Guidelines, consequences, and complaints
The DP spoke with University administrators and student activists to better understand Penn’s open expression guidelines and the role of the University's Committee on Open Expression in evaluating students' rights to protest on campus.
Penn Fashion Week, Baker Retailing Center host Chief Brand Officer of Revolve
After joining the Revolve Group in 2014, Gerona sought to harness the power of bloggers and social media influencers.
Penn community members react to Temple graduate students on strike
The TUGSA strike, which began on Jan. 31, follows a year of bargaining with the university for increased pay, expanded leave, and healthcare.