Student Life
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.
Penn buckles down on safety precautions to prevent mumps from spreading ahead of Fling
SHS will provide free booster vaccines to Penn's at-risk students.
Not all Penn students have to get vaccinated. Here's why.
Students can opt not to receive the vaccine if it threatens their health or if their religious or philosophical beliefs prohibit immunizations.
Aminé, Mitski, Lil Uzi Vert: a breakdown of Ivy League spring concert performers
Many universities chose performers who are traditionally underrepresented in the music industry, including female artists and artists of color.
Scared of mumps during Fling? SHS director gives tips on avoiding it.
As of April 9, three Penn students have been diagnosed with mumps. To avoid catching the contagious disease, Student Health Service Director Giang Nguyen urges students to avoid sharing vaping products, drinks, and food, as mumps spreads through saliva.
A new Pennsylvania bill could overturn Philadelphia's ban on electric scooters
If legalized, electric scooters could represent a fun and safe mode of transportation that alleviates Philadelphia's congestion problem, Engineering professor and transportation expert Megan Ryerson said.
Van Pelt basement will undergo a complete renovation this summer
Sal Caputo, director of Facilities Management for Van Pelt, said that the renovation will include new carpeting, paint, soft furniture, and a rewiring of the electrical system.
Students create 'anti-resumes' to normalize failure at Penn
The website features “anti-resumes” from recent alumni, which include categories such as “Failures that seemed like the end of the world back then but doesn't matter in hindsight.”
Flaming marshmallow lawsuit dropped against Castle, prompts Magic Gardens event to return
This semester, Magic Gardens will be hosted by LW Productions, a Penn student-run LLC composed of Castle members and non-affiliated students, on April 12 during the week of Spring Fling, Hammond said.
Houston Hall is the nation's oldest student union, but many students don't see it as one
Penn's student government and administrators are working to bring more student activity to Houston Hall.
Wharton China Business Society banned for two years following hazing investigation
Sanctions for the Wharton China Business Society included a two-year suspension, cancellation of upcoming trips and conferences, and a mandate for board members to write apology letters to new members.