Student Life
UA to reallocate $1.3 million to student groups through new reserve fund
UA Steering, a group consisting of representatives from 41 undergraduate organizations, will assist in allocating $1.3 million back to student groups across campus.
Kelly Writers House hosts poet Jerome Rothenberg for a reading of his new book
“In the Shadow of a Mad King” is the most recent addition to over 90 books that Jerome Rothenberg has published.
Visiting international climate experts commend Fossil Free Penn’s encampment, demands
The international scholars attended a conference at Perry World House on Sept. 30 and stopped by Fossil Free Penn's demonstration on the sixteenth day of encampment.
Director of PAACH suddenly leaves Penn after 10 years in position
Chair of the Asian Pacific Student Coalition wrote in an email to PAACH student leaders that Peter Van Do, PAACH's former director of 10 years, is "no longer employed at Penn."
Current Radian residents left with questions following Penn’s leasing of The Radian
Students currently living in The Radian have the option to renew their lease, but they must go through Penn to do so.
Inside the encampment: Tight-knit community fuels weeks-long Fossil Free Penn protest
Student coordinators said that they remain resolute in their beliefs and do not plan on leaving College Green until Penn meets their three demands.
Ivy League student groups call for divestment amid Fossil Free Penn encampment
As part of the international Fridays for Future Global Climate Strike movement, student organizations at both Cornell University and Princeton University conducted demonstrations to bring climate-related issues to light.
Developers are planning a new 34-story building close to Penn's campus
The building, which will be located at 3615 Chestnut Street, will have 363 units and be named The Mark at Philadelphia.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression ranks Penn second-to-last college in free speech
FIRE ranked Penn 188th for disruptive conduct, 187th for comfort expressing ideas, and 130th for administrative support.
Following ARCH renovation plans, 7B group leaders share semester plans, long-term vision
The 7B consists of the seven constituent groups which center and serve minority students on campus. The coalition expanded last December to include Natives at Penn.
At press conference, Fossil Free Penn alleges admin. are intimidating encampment protestors
In 13 short speeches, representatives from FFP and other campus and local activism groups explained FFP’s three major demands.
Penn Mobile launches new feature to predict when Dining Dollars, meal swipes will run out
The feature has been in development by Penn Labs since fall 2019 and aims to reduce unused meal swipes and Dining Dollars.
Penn Pakistani Society launches fundraiser to aid victims of flooding in Pakistan
Penn Pakistani Society launched a fundraiser in collaboration with Columbia University's Pakistani Student Association to aid those impacted by the floods in Pakistan.
73 Penn faculty sign letter opposing University efforts to discipline Convocation protestors
The letter, from “deeply concerned” faculty members, was sent to University administrators on Friday, detailing their support of student protest.
Penn to lease The Radian for on-campus housing for three years during Quad renovations
The University will shut down sections of the Quad over a period of three years to allow for safe construction and begin leasing The Radian in August 2023.
Faces of Black Penn returns, revitalizing decades-long history of Black publications on campus
The returning publication seeks to amplify the Black student experience on campus through a variety of media, such as photography, journalism, and opinion pieces.
Students face disciplinary action from Penn for alleged participation in Convocation protest
The students told The Daily Pennsylvanian they believe the University is targeting them for disciplinary consequences in an effort to stifle the protests against the impending sale of the UC Townhomes.
Wellness at Penn invites students to take National College Health Assessment survey
The survey, which is confidential and voluntary, aims to collect data about students’ knowledge, habits, attitudes, and overall health and wellbeing.
Wharton first year Vedika Jawa edges by 9 others in packed class board presidential race
Wharton first year Vedika Jawa said that one of her biggest influences was her older brother who served as Class Board 2021 president during his first year.