Student Life
U.S. House approves student loan package
On Wednesday night, Congress approved legislation that would tie student loan interest rates to the 10-year yield on a Treasury bond.Engineering grad wins highest ATO award
In June, 2013 Engineering graduate Michael Steltenkamp —who served as Penn’s ATO chapter president for the past year — won the 2013 Thomas Arkle Clark award, the highest national honor for ATO undergraduate seniors.Perks and quirks of interning at top employers
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to eight interns in the three most popular industries listed by Career Services for 2012 Penn grads to find out what it is really like to represent the companies at which many Penn students aspire to work.
Students fundraise for children in Botswana
Rosa Escandon and Lauren McCann — a rising College junior and rising Wharton sophomore, respectively — are leveraging crowdsourcing and modern sustainability practices to bring a higher quality of life to the students of Kamogelo Orphanage in Botswana.
Students, admins discuss implications of Times 'hookup' article
Many Penn students interviewed by the DP felt that an article in the New York Times about Penn’s hookup culture did not capture the full University community.
HubBub to open storefront on Spruce
HubBub founder and 2005 College graduate Drew Crockett hopes to see the store become a new “hub” of activity on campus.
HipCityVeg to open storefront on same block as Greek Lady, Qdoba
The new location will mimic the original in Rittenhouse Square but will offer an expanded menu and seating for more than 35 people.Trial to decide fate of controversial voter ID law begins
The trial to decide the fate of Pennsylvania’s controversial voter ID law began on Monday in the Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg.Penn team takes first place in International RoboCup competition
Members of Team DARwIn traveled to the Netherlands in order to compete against top teams from other nations. The robots are programmed to mimic human soccer players.How to be a perfect intern
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to Penn Career Services, a Wharton management professor and recent alumni about how to be the perfect intern.
New BYO on 44th and Spruce to offer health-conscious menu
A new BYO at 44th and Spruce will offer a locally-sourced menu, affordable prices and a casual atmosphere.Drexel alums to open fried chicken restaurant at Penn
This October, Wishbone will open in the newly renovated former location of Lee’s Hoagie House, offering a menu that focuses on fried chicken.Student loan interest rates increases will affect Penn borrowers
On July 1, the rate for Stafford subsidized loans — which affect about a third of Penn students — doubled from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent.
Pottruck renovations to be completed by June 27
Since Penn’s commencement ceremony on May 13, the first, third and fourth floors of Pottruck have undergone renovations.
Meyerson Hall to undergo renovations this summer
This summer, Meyerson Hall is undergoing phase 1A of a three-phase renovation that will focus on studio space on the second floor, as well as on the auditorium in the basement.Engineering email interface to be upgraded
Starting June 19, Computing and Educational Technology Services within the School of Engineering will replace its current Horde/IMP webmail interface with Roundcube, which will provide a more up-to-date web interface for the existing email service.
Many Penn grads seek alternative, 'common good' employment
Defined by Career Services as positions in education, government or the not-for-profit sector, “common good careers” do not fit the corporate mold — or Penn’s reputation for pre-professionalism, but many Penn students still pursue them after college.Debating unpaid internships after federal court ruling
In light of federal court cases related to unpaid internships, experts and students discuss the costs and benefits of working for companies without compensation.
Wharton undergrads to receive Google Apps accounts
Starting this year, Wharton students will have the option to access their emails directly through Google@Wharton accounts rather than through the on-premise Microsoft Exchange server that Wharton students currently use.