Student Life
Penn students in performing arts groups balance rehearsals with classes during midterm season
Performing arts groups at Penn often have rehearsal schedules throughout the semester that range from 6 to 20 hours a week.
Penn Sikh Organization leaders aim to revive club, gain official University recognition
Founded almost 20 years ago, PSO has a mission to broaden the understanding and awareness of the Sikh religion and heritage in the Penn community.
Cornell University temporarily suspends fraternity events following reports of misconduct
This suspension, which began Nov. 7, follows one report of a student being sexually assaulted and reports of several others being drugged at off-campus houses associated with the fraternities.
Perry World House hosts panel on Global Research & Internship Program during annual career week
The events, held from Oct. 17 to Oct. 21, featured alumni and real-world professionals who have experience working in careers centered around international issues.
Wharton School ranks in top six in list of schools that produce the most startup founders
Schools are ranked based on the number of alumni entrepreneurs who have founded companies that received a first round of venture funding within the last 10 years.
KWH to host reading of Penn creative writing professor's experimental poetry book
The reading of “Translation of the Lilies Back into Lists” will be held in the KWH Arts Cafe on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a reception.
Students gather to celebrate Diwali at Penn Hindu & Jain Association event
The celebration started with a religious ceremony and an introduction by HJA's spirituality chair, followed by catered Indian food, while a DJ played a mix of Bollywood and English music.
Division of Public Safety to double down on enforcement of bike, scooter ban on campus walkways
Students told the DP that they feel mobility items, including electric scooters and bikes, make heavily trafficked routes like Locust Walk more dangerous.
Penn Film Society, Wharton UME to screen documentary on Malaysian gangster turned pro chess player
The screening of "Wanted: Shades of Life" will be held in Fisher-Bennett Hall at 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 followed by a live question and answer session with the filmmaker Sanadtkumar Ganesan.
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro talks role of Penn students in Pa. midterm election with the DP
Shapiro told the DP he believes people's rights "are on the line" in this gubernatorial election.
Several schools including Wharton to offer online executive MBA program options
The decision to create virtual, flexible education options comes in the wake of decreased enrollment in MBA programs, hesitations about the cost of education, and a competitive job market.
Penn Songwriters Collective returns, combining songwriting and spirituality
At the performance, 16 songwriters in the club will perform original songs from a variety of genres that club members have collaborated on during weekly meetings throughout the semester.
SPEC to host inaugural fall festival featuring free food, pumpkin patch on College Green
The inaugural SPEC Fest celebration will be held on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on College Green.
GAPSA collaborates with non-profit to host pop-up food drive to address food insecurity
The event took place outside in front of the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, and much of the food was provided by Sharing Excess, a non-profit dedicated to eliminating food waste.
Former classmates, girlfriend of Elon Musk reflect on his time at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several of Musk’s former classmates to learn more about his time at Penn, his budding entrepreneurial spirit, and his present successes.
FFP protestors face ‘membership review’ from student groups after Homecoming game demonstration
Other students said that they decided against joining the protest in fear of similar extracurricular suspensions.
Engineering sophomore wins UA special election, receiving one vote
Penn Student Government announced that two students have been elected to the Undergraduate Assembly and Class Board 2026 via special election on Tuesday night.
Second phase of ARCH renovations to include space for Natives at Penn, study lounges
Members of the ARCH steering committee have new updates to the structural and operational functions of the redesigned building, including carving out a physical space for Natives at Penn.
Penn theatre groups produce play featuring abortion scene amid reproductive health care debate
The play was written by Ruby Rae Spiegel and centers around two high schoolers in Florida attempting to find a way to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, foiled by regulations and a hostile environment and attitudes toward abortion.