Student Life
Grand reopening of ARCH attracts students, staff, and administrators
The reopening event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from Penn President Liz Magill.
Liz Magill: Penn’s ‘clear consensus’ president
The DP spoke with 30 people who know Magill — and the president herself — to understand how she emerged as the “clear consensus” candidate to be Penn's ninth president.
Penn Middle East Center loses all federal funding, a 'devastating' blow to its future
The U.S. Department of Education denied the center's application for grant money, which it had consistently received every four years since its founding in 1966.
Made in America draws praise from Penn festivalgoers, mixed reviews from local residents
The two-day event, founded by rapper and music industry executive Jay-Z, has been a staple in Philadelphia since its inception in 2012.
Students disagree with recent survey ranking Philadelphia as the rudest U.S. city
Philadelphia beat out second- and third-rudest cities Memphis, Tennessee and New York as the rudest city in the United States.
Students face flooding issues, early morning fire alarms during move-in
A pair of roommates in Harrison College House experienced flooding that disrupted their schedules, while a fire alarm awoke Lauder College House residents at 5 a.m.
Penn to hold inauguration ceremony for Magill during Homecoming Weekend
The inauguration will feature a procession down Locust Walk, a 5K around Penn Park, and a pet-friendly walk with President Magill and her dog.
Penn Justice Dems rebrands as Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter
The group is now able to work with DSA chapters across the country, including Philly DSA and YDSA chapters at other universities.
Annual 'Disorientation Guide' critiques Penn’s inaction on UC Townhomes, PILOTs
The publication is divided into essays that focus on Penn’s impact on it students and staff, as well as Philadelphia and the world.
Penn dedicates ARCH building to cultural centers after decades of student advocacy
The grand reopening of the redesigned ARCH building is set for Sept. 7 and will include remarks from Penn President Liz Magill.
Campus Pride names Penn one of the "Best of the Best" schools for LGBTQ inclusion
The “Best of the Best” list features 40 four-year colleges — up from 30 last year — that achieved a five out of five on the Campus Pride Index by receiving an overall score of 93% or higher.
Penn announces search committee to select new vice provost of University Life
The committee consists of 14 Penn faculty and student government representatives.
From College Green to Capitol Hill: Penn students reflect on congressional summer internships
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to three Penn students who worked on Capitol Hill this summer about each of their job experiences.
Protestors crash Convocation, cutting Liz Magill’s first major speech short
The protest was organized by the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes — a group of residents protesting the sale of 70 units of affordable housing.
Penn student competes for a $2 million island in MrBeast YouTube video
College sophomore Kimi Li was flown to the Bahamas in July to compete in several challenges against ninety-nine other MrBeast subscribers.
Here's an overview of Penn's cultural resource centers
Each individual center will host open houses during the first weeks of the semester to invite all interested students to learn more about their community.
Here's the latest on which University City restaurants have recently closed, opened, and reopened
Here is the latest on dining options for Penn students and the West Philadelphia community.
Gutmann College House headlines list of on-campus building name changes, renovations
To keep you updated as you navigate campus this semester, here’s a look at the construction and renovation progress made on campus since you’ve been gone.
‘Be patient with yourself’: Upperclassmen offer five pieces of advice for the Class of 2026
Here are five pieces of advice from Penn students on transitioning to life on campus.