Student Life
Penn community members occupy part of Houston Hall in teach-in to promote pro-Palestinian voices
The group accused Penn of neglecting to support dissenting voices on the Israel-Hamas war and promised to hold programming in response to the University's failures.
Penn community members gather at LOVE statue for vigil mourning loss of Palestinian lives
Students told the DP that the vigil was organized to offer people a sense of community while mourning the deaths in Gaza.
Natives at Penn aims to build community, increase visibility during Native American Heritage Month
NAP kicked off their programming on Nov. 2 with an Indian Taco night.
Penn clarifies upperclassmen housing process ahead of 2024-2025 applications
The application period for rising juniors and seniors opened on Oct. 31 and is set to close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, for the 2024-25 academic year.
United Minorities Council brings back Unity Week to celebrate diverse art, culture at Penn
From Nov. 13 to 17, the UMC will be hosting a revival of Unity Week in honor of the group's 45th anniversary.
Penn to ‘vigorously pursue’ violations of conduct policies following acts of hate, Magill says
Magill said that Penn is working with local and federal authorities to investigate recent antisemitic acts and forms of hate on campus.
First-year Penn students reluctant to seek fall room changes amid challenges
Room change offers were sent out on Oct. 5 and Oct. 26, with the last round expected to be released on Nov. 16.
Penn community members call for ceasefire in Gaza at international pro-Palestinian walkout on campus
The walkout opened with calls for a ceasefire, restoration of water and electricity in Gaza, and an end to United States and University aid to Israel.
Penn hosts annual Family Weekend featuring remarks from Penn President Liz Magill
During the three-day event, attendees participated in events that highlighted the school’s offerings.
Wharton graduate and aspiring olympian to judge break-dancing competition
Choi, who was president of Freaks of the Beat during her undergraduate years, will compete for Team USA after recently leaving her job as a creative project manager.
Penn denounces projections of pro-Palestinian messages onto campus buildings as 'antisemitic'
"These reprehensible messages are an assault on our values and cause pain and fear for our Jewish community," Penn President Liz Magill wrote.
DPS launches intensified safety campaign to enforce existing regulations on bikes, scooters
DPS announced their decision to double down on these safety measures last year, although the policies were initially created in 2014.
Penn SPEC's keynote series features Nickelodeon actors Victoria Justice and Josh Peck
Justice and Peck spoke at Irvine Auditorium on Nov. 7 as part of Penn’s Social Planning and Events Committee Connaissance, an organization dedicated to bringing keynote speakers to Penn.
Penn athletes partner with Team IMPACT to aid children with health challenges
Team IMPACT pairs children who are a part of the organization with local college sports teams.
A voter's guide to the 2023 general election
Philadelphia will choose its 100th Mayor, either Republican David Oh or Democrat Cherelle Parker.
Penn political groups share plans, endorsements for election day in off-year municipal election
Penn Democrats, Penn College Republicans, and Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America shared their preparations, plans, and endorsements ahead of Election Day.
Drone Club at Penn gives students the chance to build drones and explore new technology
Drone Club at Penn is open to students of all backgrounds, regardless of their previous experiences with engineering, coding, and electronics.
Wharton MBA student launches 'Crushes' app to reinvent dating for Penn community
Initially launched on Valentine's Day last year, Crushes was first available exclusively to Wharton MBA students
Penn finds 'no credible threat' after staff receive antisemitic emails targeting Hillel, Lauder dorm
Penn's Division of Public Safety was notified of the threats and conducted safety sweeps of Penn Hillel and Lauder College House.