During a spring break unlike any other, Penn hosted a variety of "Spring Stay" events from March 10-14. Here's how some students enjoyed spring break on campus.
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Photo Essay | Always seen, but what do they mean? The stories of 11 iconic campus sculptures
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Feb. 17, 2021
Penn's campus is enriched at every corner by illustrious works of art. While these installations serve the practical purpose of convenient meeting locations for students, many of these sculptures possess intriguing backgrounds and meanings. From looming statues to intricate gates, here are 11 sculptures that bring campus to life.
In Photos: Amid rising case counts, thousands of Penn students return to campus
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Jan. 20, 2021
From Jan. 10-17, thousands of students returned to campus for the spring semester during a move-in period unlike any other. Here's what it looked like.
Although Philadelphia's 2021 Mummers Parade was canceled, some Mummers and residents still marched down 2nd Street on New Year's Day to protest Mayor Jim Kenney and celebrate the beginning of 2021.
Although it may be the end of October, the weather is still perfect for working outside. Grab a sweater, a laptop, and head to these on-campus locations to bring your virtual classes into the real world, while practicing social-distancing guidelines.
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2 days ago
Columnist Ady Lotivio calls for students to prioritize genuine mentorship over surface-level coffee chats.
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Oct. 30, 2025
Penn Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing fellow Marcella Durand hosted a poetry reading at the Kelly Writer's House on Oct. 29.
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Oct. 29, 2025
Students living in on-campus housing can cast their ballots on Penn's campus.
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Oct. 29, 2025
The College of Arts and Sciences introduced a new College Foundations program for first-years this fall.
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Oct. 26, 2025
Columnist Dew Udagedara asks students to admit that luck plays a role in their Penn acceptances.
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Sept. 8, 2025
Columnist Ady Lotivio tells international students that leaving their homes for Penn to enjoy it while it lasts.
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June 23, 2025
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Peter Struck announced a new curriculum, called College Foundations, which will be piloted for incoming first-year students.
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May 22, 2025
Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia developed the world’s first custom gene-editing therapy using CRISPR technology to save a child with a rare disease.
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April 27, 2025
Members of the incoming Perelman School of Medicine class spoke to The Daily Pennsylvanian about the next four years.
