Student Life
An overview of the top stories at Penn last semester
Here are some of last spring's biggest stories that still have ongoing implications on campus.
Five professors all freshmen should know before their first day at Penn
Penn's campus is home to numerous scholars, but these five professors are faculty every Penn student should know.
The Penn mental health resources every freshman needs to know
From CAPS to student led groups, Penn's often competitive culture is complemented by these mental health resources every student should know.
Psychiatry Professor Benoit Dubé appointed as Penn's first Chief Wellness Officer
Dubé's position as director of all wellness initiatives across the University is the first of its kind in the Ivy League.
Social work doctoral candidate Vance Patrick died while on extended leave from Penn
A practicing social worker in New Jersey, Patrick graduated with his cohort in 2016 but had since been on leave while he was finishing his dissertation.
Here’s how CAPS maintains ‘scaled down’ operations during summer
The CAPS website states that there are no Thursday evening hours from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. between May 17 and Aug. 23 and no Saturday hours between May 5 and Sep. 1.
What to do in Philadelphia over graduation weekend
This coming graduation weekend, the city will offer numerous outdoor festivals, shows, and seasonal parks to visiting parents and families.
Meet the graduating senior biking across the U.S. this summer to promote affordable housing
Gondak is starting the 75 day-long trip just two weeks after graduation with the Phi non-profit Bike & Build, which organizes five annual trips to help address America’s affordable housing issues.
Student exhibit at Penn Museum traces evolution of storytelling and cultural innovation
On April 25, Penn Museum held the opening for the student exhibition, 'And So The Story Goes... Innovations in Storytelling,' in Mosaic Hall.
United Minorities Council hosts annual event celebrating food and cultures on College Green
As part of their annual 'Celebration of Cultures' event, the UMC partnered with TableTalk Penn to set up couches outside, where anyone could sit to talk about culture and food in their lives.
Panhel Council creates VP of Health and Wellness to promote mental health in sororities
The vice president of standards has historically been in charge of disciplinary action, but last year was the first that Panhel incorporated the mental health and wellness aspect to the position.
Penn Eco-Reps sets out to increase sustainability at Penn Relays for the first time
The Penn Relays is the nation's oldest and largest track and field meet, typically attracting over 100,000 spectators and competitors to Franklin Field.
Penn student says admin. tried to stall the publication of his research on U. ties to slavery
Graubard said he was notified on April 17 for the first time that his research could not be published at the time. He further stated he was given no reason for the University's decision.
Penn students create report offering solutions to 'space crunch' issue for arts groups
The detailed 24-page report provides evidence of performing arts groups' years-long struggle for space and a list of both short and long term recommendations for the University to consider.
New findings from Penn Slavery Project show how U. benefited financially from enslaved labor
On April 23, the student group presented new research findings to the community that detailed research on funds and possible slave labor that went into the construction of campus.
Penn students: Does a ban on faculty-student sexual relations address issues on our campus?
On March 28, Penn introduced a new policy banning all sexual relations between undergraduate students and faculty members.
In the Fling week's crime log: five thefts and six citations due to underage drinking
April 12: An 18-year old woman was issued a citation for underage drinking on the 200 block of 41st St., around 11:45 p.m.
From rock climbing to raising livestock: see this semester's Wharton Passion Projects
The Wharton Dean’s Undergraduate Advisory Board began the program in 2015 and grants up to $300 per project for students to explore their interests throughout the course of the semester.
For some admitted students, Quaker Days can be a deciding factor in their college decisions
Over the two-day period, students are introduced to the various academic, social, cultural, residential, and extracurricular opportunities that the University has to offer.