Student Life
Quaker Consortium provides access to Penn courses to Philadelphia-area students
Penn students take advantage of the program less frequently than students at Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore and Haverford
Yale protests raise familiar questions of free speech and cultural sensitivity
Penn's campus is no stranger to protests, and the demonstrations at Yale last week bring up the difficult balance between free speech and cultural sensitivity.
Million Student March advocates for academic reform across the nation to Penn
The group migrated to College Green to join the SOUL march in solidarity with students protesting at Yale and the University of Missouri
#WeArePhilly: Penn students stand in solidarity with Mizzou and Yale protests
This Thursday, some Penn students walked out of class at 2:30 p.m. as instructed by a Facebook event promoted by campus minority groups.
UA discusses conversation-based RA/GA sexual assault program
The UA said that RAs and GAs were selected as a focal point of the initiative because they could provide a “safe space for conversation."
Penn Duelists build community out of card games
Huddled around a table in the lobby of Harrison College House, the Penn Duelists’ interest in Yu-Gi-Oh! stems much deeper than cards.
Students get outside comfort zones with cultural groups
For some, joining a cultural club is a way to learn about an entirely different culture and immerse themselves in a new group of people.
Students hope to raise awareness for veterans this Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day today, student veterans will be tabling on Locust Walk from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to raise awareness of the holiday and of veterans on campus.
Women's Health has your sex life covered
Sexual health services have become more available to students in recent years.
Students struggle to befriend locals abroad
While study abroad is often seen as an "immersive" experience, many students studying abroad say that, while abroad, they tend to find more connections among other American or international students than local students.
Penn grads create new app that lets you 'Know Your Crew'
With its wide variety of quirky and comedic questions, Know Your Crew combines the insights of classic psychology and personality tests with the fun of group games
UVA fraternity files $25 million lawsuit against Rolling Stone for Penn alum's article
The lawsuit stems from the now discredited “A Rape on Campus” article published in 2014 and written by 1994 College graduate Sabrina Rubin Erdely.
The culture shock of transferring into Wharton
“What makes [Wharton] tough is the mentality ... not necessarily the course material,” Wharton and College sophomore Stephen Cho said.
White House rep. to open Week of Action for sexual violence prevention
Penn’s It’s On Us: Week of Action is a effort that is co-sponsored by Penn Dems, Lambda Alliance, Penn Association for Gender Equity, and Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault.
Penn Trustees approve $74.5 million to renovate Hill College House
Penn’s Board of Trustees met for their fall meetings last Thursday and Friday.
Penn's architecture major builds community
In the Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall, students spend four and a half hours in studio twice a week working on design projects and receiving feedback on their work.
In wake of violence threat, a new student group emerges
At 2 p.m. on Oct. 5, College freshman Natalie Breuel felt forced to choose between her education and her safety.
Homecoming events to focus on arts and culture
In past years, the Sweeten Alumni House has focused on expanding homecoming attractions beyond traditional events to encourage alumni to return to campus.
Homecoming: More than just a football game
This weekend marks the seventh year of new events, including more artistic and cultural offerings.