Student Life
U.S. Dept. of State selects grant written by College soph.
College sophomore Shay Moon wrote the grant after spending a month in Sierra Leone this summer, where he noticed a major problem in the region: the lack of a stable food supply.
Lettuce celebrate the Kelly Writers House's Edible Books Contest
“It’s a great way to bring together lots of different people in different communities at Penn and in the city to celebrate the two things we love the most at the Writers House — books and food,” Kelly Writers House Program Coordinator Alli Katz said.
Quechua classes give students a look into indigenous culture
While most people know what Hebrew is, few would recognize Quechua. But just as many people — about six to eight million — speak each language.
Penn Aerial Robotics Club celebrates summer win, looks ahead to next year
This year, Penn's Aerial Robotics Club swept the competition at the International Aerial Robotics Competition in Atlanta, Georgia by winning the best technical paper, beating out the likes of MIT, Georgia Tech and international universities.
Penn students now have their own customized LinkedIn app
Starting this week, the LinkedIn Students app will allow students to view thousands of jobs and internships added to the app by Penn’s Career Services, in addition to the normal LinkedIn listings available to the public.
'The Late Night' returns, bending old rules
Created last fall as the pet project and legacy of 2016 College graduates Emma Soren, Daniel Locker and Alexa Fecca, the entirely student-run show enters its sophomore season in the hands of new leadership excited to streamline and expand the enterprise.
Karim El Sewedy wins freshman Class Board presidential election
This year's new student election results were delayed from their planned Sept. 22 release after accusations were raised of violations of the Fair Practice Code, the regulatory document that governs student elections.
Penn has a new policy for announcing student deaths
In the wake of more than a dozen student deaths, including 10 reported suicides since 2013, the University has drawn criticism for its inconsistent method of announcing student deaths to the University community.
Here's where the food at Penn's farmer's market actually comes from
Many Penn students’ Wednesday routine includes a stop at a small, white-tented farmer’s market outside the bookstore.
Penn senior stars in PBS documentary series featuring diversity in the tech industry
Engineering senior Natalie Melo had never seen anyone in the tech industry who looked like her. That changed when she toured the country meeting high-profile Latina leaders in tech — and star in a documentary series in the process.
'Greek Differently': One society’s goal to redefine greek affiliation
Alpha Delta Phi president and College junior Adam DeLisle described the society as “distinctly” different from other greek organizations.
Venus ultimate frisbee team enters new season in the 'spirit of the game'
A noticeable increase in popularity is propelling Venus, Penn’s 35-year-old all-women ultimate Frisbee team, into a new competitive season.
These are the tightest freshman halls in the Quad
Don't tell the freshmen in the New College House, Kings Court English College House or Stouffer College House, but every year the freshman halls of the Quad are the loudest in bragging about their closeness. Here are this year's five (self-proclaimed) contenders for the closest hall.
The Trustees voted against divestment, but Fossil Free Penn is planning to fight on
Last Thursday, the Board of Trustees announced that Penn will not divest from fossil fuel industries, despite two years of campaigning from Fossil Free Penn.
Students protest Trustee's decision to not divest from fossil fuel industry
A small group of students and faculty, carrying signs and posters, protested the recent Board of Trustees decision not to divest from the fossil fuel industry.
'Life at Vet U' documents ups and downs of six Penn Vet students
The show follows six Penn Vet students as they experience the joys and challenges that come with their fourth year of vet school.
Penn holds third Penn Spectrum Weekend to discuss cultural identity
On Sunday, September 25, 2016, the University’s third Penn Spectrum Weekend came to an end.
It's finally going to start feeling like fall this week on campus
Highs may not get out of the 60's by the end of the week.
Why there was a significant increase in academic misconduct cases this year
Total cases of academic misconduct increased 8.6 percent, from 185 to 201 cases, this year, according to the 2016 Report of the Office of Student Conduct.