Student Life
KWH to host reading of Penn creative writing professor's experimental poetry book
The reading of “Translation of the Lilies Back into Lists” will be held in the KWH Arts Cafe on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a reception.
Students gather to celebrate Diwali at Penn Hindu & Jain Association event
The celebration started with a religious ceremony and an introduction by HJA's spirituality chair, followed by catered Indian food, while a DJ played a mix of Bollywood and English music.
Division of Public Safety to double down on enforcement of bike, scooter ban on campus walkways
Students told the DP that they feel mobility items, including electric scooters and bikes, make heavily trafficked routes like Locust Walk more dangerous.
Penn Film Society, Wharton UME to screen documentary on Malaysian gangster turned pro chess player
The screening of "Wanted: Shades of Life" will be held in Fisher-Bennett Hall at 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 followed by a live question and answer session with the filmmaker Sanadtkumar Ganesan.
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro talks role of Penn students in Pa. midterm election with the DP
Shapiro told the DP he believes people's rights "are on the line" in this gubernatorial election.
Several schools including Wharton to offer online executive MBA program options
The decision to create virtual, flexible education options comes in the wake of decreased enrollment in MBA programs, hesitations about the cost of education, and a competitive job market.
Penn Songwriters Collective returns, combining songwriting and spirituality
At the performance, 16 songwriters in the club will perform original songs from a variety of genres that club members have collaborated on during weekly meetings throughout the semester.
SPEC to host inaugural fall festival featuring free food, pumpkin patch on College Green
The inaugural SPEC Fest celebration will be held on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on College Green.
GAPSA collaborates with non-profit to host pop-up food drive to address food insecurity
The event took place outside in front of the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, and much of the food was provided by Sharing Excess, a non-profit dedicated to eliminating food waste.
Former classmates, girlfriend of Elon Musk reflect on his time at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several of Musk’s former classmates to learn more about his time at Penn, his budding entrepreneurial spirit, and his present successes.
FFP protestors face ‘membership review’ from student groups after Homecoming game demonstration
Other students said that they decided against joining the protest in fear of similar extracurricular suspensions.
Engineering sophomore wins UA special election, receiving one vote
Penn Student Government announced that two students have been elected to the Undergraduate Assembly and Class Board 2026 via special election on Tuesday night.
Second phase of ARCH renovations to include space for Natives at Penn, study lounges
Members of the ARCH steering committee have new updates to the structural and operational functions of the redesigned building, including carving out a physical space for Natives at Penn.
Penn theatre groups produce play featuring abortion scene amid reproductive health care debate
The play was written by Ruby Rae Spiegel and centers around two high schoolers in Florida attempting to find a way to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, foiled by regulations and a hostile environment and attitudes toward abortion.
Student-run Fiber Arts Circle provides resources and a space for Penn's knitters and crocheters
The Fiber Arts Circle, according to its leaders, aims to serve as a safe space where students can take a break from Penn's competitive culture.
Meet three students working on NBC News Decision Desk to project midterm election results
Several PORES faculty and affiliated students work on the NBC News Decision Desk each year, assisting the network in projecting the outcome of races.
Penn alum speaks on the importance of recognizing Black women’s roles in founding America
Annenberg School for Communication Dean John Jackson hosted the event in Irvine Auditorium.
'Still feels like an incredible place': Penn alumni, students reflect on Homecoming Weekend
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to alumni and current students participating in Homecoming who said that the atmosphere on campus was one of reunions and relaxation.
Leaders of three new disability-related student groups talk initiatives, missions, advocacy
The student leaders said that they formed the groups in order to create space and support neurodivergent and disabled students at Penn.