Student Life
Penn Student Agencies introduces new strategic plan, aiming to revive engagement
Penn Student Agencies is a student-run organization that manages multiple business ventures serving the student population.
Wharton Global Forum draws international crowd of leaders, alumni, and faculty to Singapore
Attendees expressed enthusiasm about the forum and the opportunity to reengage with their connection to Penn.
'Undervalued and unpaid': Supermajority of Penn RAs and GAs file to form union
A letter from OPEIU Local 153 was also sent to Penn President Liz Magill to announce their formation as a union and request voluntary recognition from the University.
Whole Foods founder visits Penn for Authors@Wharton speaker series
Mackey said that his commitment to serving a specific target customer base differentiated Whole Foods from its competitors.
Penn announces Idina Menzel as 2023 Commencement speaker
Penn will award Menzel, a Tony award-winning actress, an honorary Doctor of Arts at the ceremony, according to an announcement from Vice President and University Secretary Medha Narvekar.
Penn Reproductive Justice to increase activity through new educational, political initiatives
Penn Reproductive Justice officially launched on June 24, 2022, immediately following the Supreme Court’s overhaul of abortion rights protections.
Gutmann College House residents report lack of hot water despite recent shutdown
The DP spoke to some Gutmann residents who have not noticed an improvement even after the hot water shutdown on Feb. 22 and 23.
Wharton MBA students purchase professional basketball team in Italy
Second-year students in the Wharton MBA Program for Executives founded CSG in 2022 to invest in sports franchises.
Penn begins installing new furniture in Rodin suites, with other high rises to follow
The first phase of deliveries occurred from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 for floors 13 through 24. The second phase of deliveries is scheduled for the rest of the building, and will occur in early March. Harnwell and Harrison will follow in the summer.
Open expression at Penn, explained: Guidelines, consequences, and complaints
The DP spoke with University administrators and student activists to better understand Penn’s open expression guidelines and the role of the University's Committee on Open Expression in evaluating students' rights to protest on campus.
Penn Fashion Week, Baker Retailing Center host Chief Brand Officer of Revolve
After joining the Revolve Group in 2014, Gerona sought to harness the power of bloggers and social media influencers.
Penn community members react to Temple graduate students on strike
The TUGSA strike, which began on Jan. 31, follows a year of bargaining with the university for increased pay, expanded leave, and healthcare.
GAPSA, UA approve resolutions seeking student representation on Board of Trustees
GAPSA previously passed a joint resolution to have two student representatives on the Board of Trustees, but the UA was unable to reach a majority and tabled the decision indefinitely.
Students, staff evacuate Biotech Commons due to steam leak
People inside the building were evacuated outside, where two large pillars of rushing steam were visible coming out of windows, with one pillar on each side of the Robert Wood Johnson Pavilion entrance.
Penn Violence Prevention hosts consent workshop, continuing efforts from NSO
On Feb. 22, Penn Violence Prevention hosted a workshop entitled “Pizza & Fries: Conversations About Consent."
Penn appoints Hikaru Kozuma as next vice provost for University Life
Kozuma, who is currently the executive director of College Houses and Academic Services, will succeed Mamta Accapadi.
Penn Violence Prevention, Wellness at Penn host Valentine's Day Event to educate students
The event focused on elements of relationships including health, consent, and sex education, as well as traditional Valentine’s Day-related themes.
Penn community to celebrate life of College sophomore Maurice Campbell at campus gathering
According to University Life, community members are invited to “share stories, talk, and laugh as we remember the amazing life of Moe.”
Two Penn dining halls found not in compliance with Philadelphia health code
A Daily Pennsylvanian analysis of food safety inspection reports found that a majority of the 12 Penn Dining locations were found to have at least five health code violations.