Student Life
Penn announces return of indoor social gatherings as COVID-19 cases fall to semester low
In response to the favorable trends across the Penn community, particularly undergraduates, the University announced that indoor social gatherings and event registration can resume.
Penn senior Mehek Boparai places second in ‘Jeopardy!’ quarterfinals, wins $10,000
While Boparai did not advance to the semi-finals, she came in second place at the end of the night, winning a prize of $10,000.
Kelly Writers House to host Speakeasy Open Mic Night
College senior Rachel Dennis — who has been involved with the event series since they read at one held for New Student Orientation during their first year at Penn — will host the speakeasy.
Penn’s Asian cultural groups celebrate Lunar New Year throughout February
Lunar New Year is a holiday marking the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated across East and Southeast Asia as a large celebration each year.
Penn junior Mia Bezar dies at 20
Bezar was a Philadelphia native and attended the William Penn Charter and Baldwin Schools before coming to Penn.
College and Wharton junior starts club providing swim lessons for special needs children
After COVID-19-related delays, SNUGS was able to host its first in-person swim lessons during the fall 2021 semester.
Penn Violence Prevention Director Malik Washington leaves post, sparking national search for new director
Associate Vice Provost for University Life Sharon Smith and PVP Associate Director Reema Malhotra are currently leading PVP, according to VPUL's Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives Michael Elias.
Penn senior Erin Hayes awarded scholarship to study astronomy at University of Cambridge
Hayes is the 33rd Gates Cambridge Scholar from Penn since the program's inception in 2001, and she will begin her studies at the University of Cambridge this October.
Kelly Writers House holds book launch for Penn professor Weike Wang's new novel
The event took place on Feb. 7 at the Kelly Writers House’s Arts Café and was hosted by Penn Artist-in-Residence Piyali Bhattacharya.
Amy Gutmann to host farewell event today ahead of departure to Berlin
Gutmann, who resigned from the Penn presidency on Tuesday, sent an invitation emailed to all undergraduate students which stated the event will be held on Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Penn Tea Club celebrates the multicultural importance of drinking tea
The club has hosted events including virtual tea trivia, game nights, study sessions, and an in-person tea tasting event.
Tested positive for COVID-19? Here’s what you need to do next
With positive COVID-19 cases among undergraduate students continuing to soar, more students than ever need advice on what to do after receiving a positive test result.
Participants deem first Penn Global Seminar in two years a success — despite COVID-19 cases
When the class arrived in mainland Ecuador, eight group members tested positive for COVID-19, and completed their quarantine in Guayaquil while the remaining seven returned to the United States.
Penn students start NFT company to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
College sophomore Evan Golinsky, Engineering junior Sebastian Melendez, and Zach Lederman, a senior at Purdue University started the company in July 2021.
Path@Penn to replace Penn InTouch on March 14 ahead of advance registration
Path@Penn, which was created by Next Generation Student System, will be a renovated version of Penn InTouch and offers many changes that students have been asking for.
Penn taps former Provost Wendell Pritchett as interim president
Pritchett will serve until University of Virginia Provost M. Elizabeth "Liz" Magill begins her tenure as Penn's ninth president on July 1. He will be the first Black individual to serve as Penn president.
PennOpen Pass updates to give isolation guidance to students with red passes
Students who report their positive test can expect instant information and answers from PennOpen Pass and will automatically be put on the Penn Wellness team’s radar.
Students disappointed by Penn’s failure to readily enforce COVID-19 policies
Some students said that they felt the University's COVID-19 policies — such as double-masking, testing, and isolation — are not being enforced with enough rigor.
‘Who is Mehek Boparai?’: College senior set to compete on Jeopardy! next week
Boparai will participate in "Jeopardy!"'s yearly college championship alongside 35 students from 35 other colleges with the chance to win a $250,000 grand prize.