Student Life
Here's what this year's freshmen thought of NSO
Though freshmen are technically scheduled to attend the same events, everyone finishes their first week at Penn with different takeaways.
After a summer of national strife, the Campaign for Community is gearing up for its second year
The campaign's second year comes at a time of heightened racial tensions across the country following several police shootings as well as a highly divisive presidential election.
Hospital transports during NSO rose 50 percent from last year
There were 20 disorderly house complaints on houses this year, down from 35 in 2015. Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush attributed this decrease to proactive intervention in off-campus houses.
All you need to know about the Perry World House
The center, which is located across from 1920 Commons, will host speakers about foreign policy and international relations.
Penn Masala just hit Dubai for its Middle Eastern debut
Many Penn students traveled this summer for work, classes or pleasure. But not many can say they traveled to please their fans.
What's new at the Penn Women's Center this year
This fall, the Penn Women’s Center hopes to continue promoting gender equity within a dynamic and changing campus community.
Gutmann's message to freshmen at Convocation during a divisive election: "your choices matter"
President Gutmann welcomed the Class of 2020 to the University of Pennsylvania on Monday.
Stanford introduces major regulations on student drinking, including a hard alcohol ban
The changes follow a high-profile sexual assault case involving a former Stanford swimmer.
Your comprehensive guide to student activities at Penn
Looking to make friends, build experience and have a good time? Look no further than Penn's wealth of student groups.
Everything you need to know to survive NSO
What events to go to, which to skip and how to soak up the best six days of everyone's time at Penn.
The best places to study, pretend to study and anywhere in between
Opt for classics like Van Pelt or Huntsman Hall or dark horse favorites like Fisher Fine Arts.
Here are three Penn students who spent their summers giving back
For Penn students, summer is a time to build resumes, travel the world, take classes or even just relax. But for many, it's also a time to do some good.
No consensus among Ivy College Republicans on supporting Trump
The Penn College Republicans will make a decision on whether to endorse the party nominee in the fall.
Why electronic locks are set to replace brass locks in college houses
University administrators say the system will keep students safer and save Penn money.
The do's and dont's of living in a freshman hall
Your parents are gone, you’ve moved in, and you’re ready to get started on (arguably) the most important part of college: your social life. Let The Daily Pennsylvanian be your guide.
While you were at the beach, a Wharton junior rapped in front of the UN
Thanks to an appearance at a Penn Diplomacy and Policy Center panel, Wharton junior Kayvon Asemani received an opportunity to perform at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
From OCR to DFMOs: a guide to Penn lingo
It only makes sense that a culture as unique as Penn's has its own lingo.
Penn made two major policy changes relating to sexual violence over the summer
Students who break sexual violence codes will be barred from receiving academic honors, and the definition of sexual violence and harassment has been expanded.
Where to learn about campus minority groups during NSO
For most Penn students, New Student Orientation is the beginning of a yearlong journey into finding their place on campus.