Student Life
Fraternities at Penn and nationwide will be banned from serving hard liquor by Sept. 2019
Of the 27 fraternities under Penn's Interfraternity Council, only three chapters are not included in the North-American Interfraternity Conference and therefore will not be affected by the ban.
More than 300 marked 'going' to the Huntsman Hall protest on Facebook. Eight showed up.
The announcement of Huntsman Hall's nightly closing at 2 a.m. – an effort by the Wharton administration to improve campus wellness – sparked widespread student criticism in the past two weeks.
Penn appoints longtime administrator Sharon Smith as second-in-command to VPUL
Administrators created Smith's new role, in part, to help counter the number of currently vacant positions with VPUL.
Haley Pilgrim's GAPSA wants to tackle mental health and sexual harassment reform this year
Haley Pilgrim, the new Graduate and Professional Student Assembly President, plans to focus on mental health, sexual harassment, and civic engagement this summer.
More seniors than ever are studying abroad this fall, but total number continues to drop
This fall, only 194 students are abroad — the lowest number in recent history. Of the 194 students, 55 of them are seniors.
It’s so hot that Penn freshmen in Kings Court are sleeping in lounges and computer labs
Kings Court English House, DuBois College House, and Gregory College House do not have air-conditioning, and residents have been competing to sleep in the few cool spots in the dorms.
Triple-digit temperatures scorch Phila. area on first day of class at Penn
The National Weather Service predicts that the heat will abate by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
A look into Houston Market after its $15.15 million renovation
Houston Market’s construction was officially completed Aug. 19, but the building itself was not open to students until the first day of classes on Aug. 28.
Penn has acknowledged its ties to slavery, but student researchers say their work is far from over
On June 28, Gutmann released a statement referring to the findings of both the student researchers and the working group recognizing the role of slavery in the University's past.
New Director of Greek life Jazmyn Pulley says she's here to stay
Pulley’s appointment comes six months after the departure of Eddie Banks-Crosson, who left as the former director of OFSL to become the new director of Wharton’s MBA Office of Student Life.
Students push back on decision to change Huntsman's opening hours: 'It's dodging the issue'
The building, previously opened 24 hours a day, was a popular destination for those looking to burn midnight oil. Some say the decision to close it early has only added to their stress.
From Ivanka Trump to John Legend, here's where Penn's most famous alumni lived on campus
From high-profile political figures like Ivanka Trump to Grammy-award-winning celebrities like John Legend, find out where Penn's most celebrated alumni lived at Penn
New event policies are in effect this NSO. Here's what that means for the new freshman class.
Over the past year, Penn students say that the fraternity-dominated party scene at Penn has already begun to change, and this year's NSO will likely feel the effects.
Throwing toast and biting hats: a breakdown of Penn's traditions
From midnight screams to outdoor concerts, there are plenty of opportunities each year for students to get involved in the Penn community and celebrate with their peers.
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.