Student Life
Katz Center holds discussion on history of antisemitism in elite college admissions
Karabel, a professor emeritus in sociology at UC Berkeley and author of “The Chosen: A Hidden History of Admission and Exclusion at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton," led the discussion.
Pro-Palestinian activists demand Penn admin. drop disciplinary charges in petition
The petition calls on Penn to dismiss the ongoing disciplinary cases against five students who took part in a Feb. 19 study-in at Van Pelt Library.
Excerpts of depositions from Penn admin. offer new insight into Mackenzie Fierceton lawsuit
Though the lawsuit has been ongoing since 2021, excerpts of Penn administrators' deposition transcripts were only recently made public during the discovery stage of the lawsuit.
Two new plaintiffs join amended lawsuit against Penn over antisemitism on campus
The amended complaint includes two new plaintiffs — Wharton and Engineering junior Noah Rubin and Students Against Antisemitism, Inc.
Student Committee on Undergraduate Education commits to institutionalizing open expression protections
SCUE is the first branch of student government to issue a public statement on academic freedom since the University’s leadership crisis began last fall.
Penn's United Minorities Council, 2027 Class Board host intercultural fair at Houston Hall
Penn's United Minorities Council co-hosted their annual cultural fair event with the Class of 2027 board on Feb. 28 in Houston Hall.
Inside Du Bois: Residential community celebrates community, reflects on house’s challenges
Residents have celebrated the dorm’s strong sense of community while describing ongoing challenges with amenities and the dorm selection process.
Fellowship honoring Weitzman School of Design's first Black graduate, architect Julian Abele, receives $20,600
The fellowship, now in its fourth year, is awarded annually to a graduate architecture student in honor of Abele's legacy.
Penn Division of Finance, incoming students reflect on FAFSA changes for ongoing application cycle
The changes include shortening the list of questions by more than half, moving back the date the form becomes available, and no longer considering the number of the applicant's siblings attending other universities.
Greenfield Intercultural Center celebrates 40 year anniversary, reflects on history at Penn
GIC was established in 1984 to support the University's underrepresented communities and build intercultural awareness on campus.
Penn center holds screening of documentary about Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel
Supernova is a one hour film that uses video footage and eyewitness accounts from survivors and first responders to recount the attack on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants
Oct. 7 Hamas attacks survivor recounts escape, recovery at Penn Chabad House event
Around 25 students and faculty members gathered Wednesday evening to hear Ben Haim’s firsthand account of how she survived the attack and her subsequent process of recovery.
Radian College House residents plagued by repeated fire alarms, hot water issues
Students were forced to shower in other locations, including the Pottruck Gymnasium, due to the hot water outage.
Makuu’s Robeson Cooper Scholars Program nurtures community for Black Penn students
The program aims to support, uplift, and amplify Black students at Penn by providing an open space for fellowship and a nurturing environment.
Penn students voice concerns about free speech, admin. disciplinary responses at U. Council open forum
Topics discussed included Penn’s open expression guidelines, disciplinary actions against students, and the University’s responses to antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Penn's Cinema and Media Studies Department opens submissions for annual screenwriting contest
Students and recent alumni can submit their idea for a screenplay or TV pilot, competing for the opportunity to pitch directly to influential producers within the entertainment industry.
Arthur Ross Gallery opens "The Illuminated Body" exhibition featuring portraits, light installation
The exhibition, which marks Thomas' debut in Philadelphia, will be on view from Feb. 17 to May 21, 2024.
Faces of Black Penn releases second issue after relaunching as literary outlet for Black students
The publication operates as a literary outlet for Black students to share their thoughts and work.
New student initiative at Penn partners with startup specializing in AI healthcare applications
College first year Akash Verma established the Startup Initiative Foundation this year to provide Penn students with the opportunity to engage with start-ups in Philadelphia.