Student Life
February mental health conference to bring Ivies together for discussion and collaboration
"Unmasking the Ivy League: A Conference on Mental Health" will be hosted at Penn from Feb. 12-14.
Restaurant week begins after being postponed in the Fall
While students were not able to participate last semester because of Pope Francis' visit, there is all the more excitement for this semester's event.
Skating through Penn with his eye on the Olympics
After only six seasons, College sophomore Benjamin Oh has already been national champion in his age group and is going to his second international competition representing the United States.
Spring OCR withers as companies begin to recruit in the fall
For some, spring semester is a hurricane of nerve-wracking interviews and sweaty handshakes. For others, it is the calm waters of relaxation that follow the acceptance of an internship.
Penn commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in week of events
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy lives on as Penn students participate in events honoring his memory this week.
Penn Masala's ninth album snags No. 1 spot on worldwide charts
Its eighth studio album, "Kaavish," which was released in 2013, also hit No. 1 on iTunes World Charts.
President's Engagement Prize winner brings education and healthcare to his home village in Ghana
Growing up in Tarkwa Breman, a region in western Ghana, 2015 College graduate Shadrack Frimpong noticed that many of his female peers failed to complete an education.
Revisiting the pope’s visit: A rippling effect on Christian, Hindu, Jewish Penn communities
For some students of non-Catholic faith, their own background with spirituality influenced their decision to see the pope.
Pre-Professional fraternities offer alternative to traditional Greek life
In addition to the over 30 traditional Greek organizations overseen by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Penn is home to several pre-professional fraternities
OAX raises $20,400 for domestic violence shelter
OAX donated to Women Against Abuse, a center that helps victims of domestic abuse.
New Amazon store under Commons will bring you books faster
Amazon is coming to Penn creating a new way to order everything from instant macaroni and cheese to graph paper.
Penn halts ebola preparation after end of worldwide threat
In accordance with new guidelines, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will no longer monitor travelers from countries where Ebola was known to be a threat.
BREAKING: Engineering graduate student's death ruled a suicide
Kyle Wilshusen's death was pronounced on Dec. 31 and ruled a suicide.
Penn politicos respond to DNC data breach
The controversy impacted student organizations like Penn for Hillary and Penn for Bernie.
Joining a Wharton club as a College student? Not a problem
For some College students, entering Huntsman Hall for a study session just isn’t enough to satisfy their craving for business.
Exchange students find home at Penn
Over the course of the 2014-15 academic year, Penn hosted 192 international students spending a semester or year abroad, according to a Penn News article.
After a semester, anti-sexual violence program looks to further its reach
Peer Anti-Violence Educators, brings paid student leaders to campus organizations to teach members of the organizations how to be “active bystanders.”
Q&A with MERT's new leader
College junior, Hannah Peifer, was recently named Chief of MERT. The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with her to learn about her new positino, her interests, and her hopes for the future.
Q & A with Penn's new IFC President
Newly-elected Interfraternity Council President and Wharton junior David Moore aims to bolster the positive image of Penn’s 28 fraternities.