Student Life
Penn students celebrate Lunar New Year amid calls for more University recognition
Student groups plan Lunar New Year festivities, with hopes for the University to initiate celebrations on its own.
Penn Medicine launches pre-nursing program for high school students
The 25 selected ASPIRE scholars will receive interactive educational sessions, on-site exposure, and mentorship opportunities.
Students found Penn chapter of BlackGen Capital, a minority-focused finance club
The organization’s mission is to reduce the boundaries that minorities face to entering the financial services and business industries.
From smoothies to breakfast sandwiches, Penn Dining expands food options
Changes include smoothies at breakfast, all-day breakfast sandwiches at Gourmet Grocer, more peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and more made-to-order pasta.
Pottruck celebrates 20th anniversary with giveaways, free classes
The festivities will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. and will include activities such as open bouldering on the rock wall, bench press and free throw competitions, and a spin class.
Penn's political groups 'hope to keep momentum going' following midterm elections
Representatives from College Republicans, Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America, and Penn Dems hope to focus on the Philadelphia mayoral race and increasing engagement within the Penn community.
Penn students, faculty weigh in on concerns about ChatGPT use in education
ChatGPT, which was developed by OpenAI, can complete tasks like writing essays or code and solving math problems.
Sophomores start DiversaTech, Penn’s first tech consulting club
DiversaTech consultants focus on utilizing technology in a wide variety of fields.
PAACH hires two new associate directors after sudden departure of senior leader in fall
In the fall, PAACH director of 10 years Peter Van Do suddenly departed from his position.
Students for the Preservation of Chinatown plan to focus on Penn's ties to proposed 76ers stadium
SPOC is working to mobilize college students in the Philadelphia area against the plans for a new 76ers arena in Chinatown.
Penn students from China face travel challenges due to COVID-19 restrictions
The new COVID-19-related policy has impacted international students at Penn and their plans to return home over winter break.
Red and Blue Advisory Committee gathers input from students and staff at open forum
The forum, which was held in Irvine Auditorium, featured nine easels with large notepads where attendees were encouraged to answer questions from Penn President Liz Magill.
Flooding in high rises over winter break affects 213 residents, displaces 10
The flooding principally affected the eighth and ninth floors in Harnwell and the 11th and 12th floors in Harrison.
From Bulgaria to Bucks County, meet five Class of 2027 students admitted via Early Decision
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with five members of the Class of 2027 about their backgrounds and what they are looking forward to the most this fall.
Penn Admissions extends test-optional policy for 2023-24 admissions cycle
Penn Admissions’s announcement, released today on its blog, represents a continuation of the policies first implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penn sophomore Maurice Campbell died Dec. 20
Outside of the classroom, Campbell was a contributing reporter for the The Daily Pennsylvanian where he worked in the sports department.
Year in Review: The top stories that defined Penn in 2022
The Penn community navigated a changing University administration, campus renovations, and student protests this year.
Year in Review: Students advocate for change on Penn's campus, Philadelphia, and abroad
Penn community members protested University's role in gentrification around West Philadelphia.
Year in Review: Penn starts springs semester with strict COVID-19 rules, ends restrictions in fall
Beginning the spring semester with remote learning and double-masking, Penn students returned in the fall to pre-pandemic levels of restriction.