Clare Connaughton

Graduating seniors Robert Hsu and Katlyn Grasso were much different when they first set foot on Penn's campus four years ago.

The alumni house's history is more morbid than one may think: It served as a fraternity house for almost 50 years until a fire killed three people.

Before there was Kesha, David Guetta, Fling tanks and fried Oreos in the quad, there was Skimmer — though its festivities often took a turn for the disruptive.

The Penn Fund offers membership to several giving societies, through which alumni can maintain their Penn roots by donating to the University.

Ever wonder how much money alumni donate to Penn? The Penn Fund, founded in 1927, aims to raise funds from alumni to go towards University expenses including student financial aid.

Members of the Class of 2019 and later who have received a score of 5 on AP English exams will be waived from the writing seminar.

Melartin replaces Julie Lyzinski Nettleton, who left the position in November to serve as director of the Office of Student Conduct.

Themes of the conference included identity, pride, agency and action.

The Daily Pennsylvanian caught up with mega-successful producer and namesake of the Platt Performing Arts House Marc Platt to reflect on his Penn experience and discuss works-in-progress. 

The gate of the Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall incorporates influence from his famed "Addams Family" cartoon.