Student Life
Penn RAs head to polls today to vote on whether to unionize
A simple majority of votes in favor of unionizing will allow the vote to pass and continue a trend among peer universities.
'Power in numbers': Coalition of Workers at Penn unites campus labor organizations
The Coalition of Workers at Penn was created in collaboration with The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.
Wharton first year Steven Li elected president of Class Board 2027 by 22 votes
Wharton first year Steven Li won the Class President seat with 269 votes — 22 more than runner-up College first year Musab Chummun.
Student political groups discuss free speech on campus after Penn receives low ranking
Penn placed second to last for the second year in a row.
Fueled in part by ChatGPT, academic integrity violations for 'unfair advantage' surge at Penn
According to the DP's analysis, the overall number of academic integrity and student conduct violations both decreased compared to previous school years.
Palestine Writes festival speakers celebrate art and culture, push back against criticism
Irvine Auditorium's stage was filled with demonstrations of Palestinian culture — from speeches, to dance numbers, to spoken word poetry — from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24.
Penn Hillel emphasizes Jewish unity after antisemitic acts with 'Shabbat Together' event
The event was originally organized in response to the Palestine Writes Literature Festival.
Penn condemns antisemitism following vandalism of Penn Hillel, swastika at Meyerson Hall
The statement comes the day after an unknown individual vandalized the Penn Hillel building Thursday ahead of a morning prayer service.
Penn to review policies for future event reservations amid Palestine Writes uproar, Magill tells ADL
Magill's letter details several actions that Penn is taking, which include initiating a review of the process that external groups use to reserve Penn's space and host events on campus.
Palestine Writes festival sparks diverging responses among local, national Jewish community
The disparate responses — combined with the impact of external Jewish activist groups across the country — represent only some of the Jewish communities who have weighed in on the controversy.
Penn students in some Arabic courses no longer required to attend Palestine Writes festival
Several Arabic courses, including ARAB 0100: "Elementary Arabic I" and ARAB 0300: "Intermediate Arabic III," had previously required that students attend.
Kristyn Palmiotto to serve as executive director of Penn Abroad
Palmiotto, who previously served as associate and deputy director for Penn Abroad, has worked with the department for seven years.
Multiple Penn trustees sign letter to Magill demanding stronger response to Palestine Writes uproar
Signatories including current trustees Robert Stavis, Andrew Heyer, and Marc Rowan; who is also chair of the Wharton Board of Advisors.
Penn Hillel vandalized by individual who shouted 'antisemitic obscenities,' knocked over furniture
"When I walked into Hillel, I noticed that the lobby was completely trashed — one of the podiums was smashed, one of the tables was smashed. There was stuff everywhere," a witness said.
New vice provost for University Life talks student support, engagement in DP sit-down
Kozuma — who was announced as Penn's next VPUL in February — began his position on May 1.
Penn student groups encourage civic engagement on National Voter Registration Day
On Nov. 7, registered voters will elect various state judicial candidates as well as a new mayor of Philadelphia and City Council members.
GAPSA's pilot meal voucher program aims to address student food insecurity
In partnership with Penn Dining and Penn Retail Dining and with the help of the Graduate Student Center, GAPSA distributed free meal swipes and vouchers to graduate students who signed up for the program.
Fourth annual Penn Climate Week begins, with 30 events planned across campus
The week’s schedule features panel discussions, research presentations, and film screenings on topics related to public health, social policy, and biodiversity, among others.
Penn's political groups set sights on greater community engagement this semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with various political clubs at Penn to talk about their plans and objectives for the fall 2023 semester.