Student Life
Amid Hong Kong protests, Penn Abroad releases advisory for students to stay on campus
The current political and social unrest in Hong Kong began in June, when people took to the streets to oppose the introduction of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance amendment bill, which would allow local authorities to detain and extradite citizens of Hong Kong to mainland China.
New Career Services peer advisor program now available to undergrads
The new program allows walk-ins from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday at the Career Services office inside the McNeil Building.
Pottruck's basketball courts will reopen Oct. 14 after renovations to fix water damage
The new court will feature two parts, with a subfloor and a maple hardwood floor on the top, designed to reduce knee and joint injuries.
Fewer students are getting in-person OCR interviews, but Career Services says not to worry
A number of banks now prefer digital interviews through online interviewing services such as HireVue.
To cut wait times, Penn Eats app lets students skip lines at popular campus eateries
Students will be able to earn points from ordering on the app and completing “challenges" that include rating the application on the App Store and adding a profile picture. Students can then use the points to enter into different contests with prizes, like free Dining Dollars.
Penn Hillel's newest rabbis help students grapple with questions in Judaism and in life
The new rabbis met with students and staff during the summer and began their roles in late August.
Photo Gallery | New College House renamed Lauder College House
New College House was renamed Lauder College House Thursday afternoon, after a major donation from the Lauder family.
‘Restorative Practices at Penn’ offers conflict and mediation services for students
The goal of RP@Penn is in part to decide cases that are in violation of the code of student conduct and use restorative practices to help resolve disputes in student groups.
Penn’s political groups plan speaker events and tabling efforts for voter engagement
College Republicans, Government and Politics Association, and Penn Democrats are preparing for the buildup to the 2020 elections.
Penn Labs and UA launch new website to combat competitive club culture
The app was initially envisioned by Wharton junior and UA Wharton representative John Casey, who was motivated by his own experiences to improve the club recruitment process.
A look at the academic, religious, and cultural centers on Penn's campus
Here are some of the main student centers to explore during your time on Penn's campus.
Penn Book Center set to stay open this summer after agreement with University
Penn Book Center owners sent out an email on May 24 notifying community members that they reached an agreement with the University to stay open through the summer.
From racial inequality to Game of Thrones, here's a recap of Penn's 263rd commencement
Penn President Amy Gutmann gave the opening speech for the ceremony after 2019 College graduate Shiv Nadkarni performed the national anthem.
NCHW construction pushes Hey Day from traditional beginning at high rise field
Although the high rise field is now closed off for the construction of New College House West, Penn's record-breaking $163 million new dorm, Class Board leaders said it will not affect the long standing tradition.
Reciting poems and chanting in protest, dozens look to University to save Penn Book Center
At noon, people gathered in front of the Button for the first day of the week-long protest, which calls on Penn to help save the bookstore.
'Asking for help doesn’t make you weak': seniors share stories of failure at Penn
At the event, nine graduating seniors talked about failures, insecurities, and adversities they have faced at Penn. The event was hosted by student group The Signal.
Student activists say Penn 'prioritizes profits' over community at teach-in for baby Quakers
The Penn activist groups distributed flyers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. around locations near Irvine Auditorium, Houston Hall and on Locust Walk. Meanwhile, a teach-in occurred at noon at the Perelman Quadrangle steps.
A petition to save the Penn Book Center has garnered more than 3,000 signatures
On April 8, store owners Ashley Montague and Michael Row announced that Penn Book Center will shut its doors after nearly 60 years of business.
UA passes record $2.6 million budget for next academic year
An all-time high of $2,647,878.64 will be allocated to UA funded groups — which include the other five branches of student government, Medical Emergency Response Team, and Penn Labs — for the upcoming academic year.