Student Life
The Graduation Issue 2024: Relive the Class of 2024's four years at Penn
Eight semesters of final exams, four Spring Flings, three College protest encampments, and one presidential resignation later.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Meet the six individuals receiving honorary degrees at 2024 Commencement
The 268th Commencement ceremony on May 20 will feature six honorary degree recipients, recognizing their contributions in fields ranging from medicine to music.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment, from beginning to end
The Daily Pennsylvanian looks back at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and its disbandment, which took place in the weeks prior to Commencement.
Penn Sustainability launches new initiative to support 'cleaner and greener' off-campus move-out
The initiative breaks down into three parts: a donation center for unwanted items, a curbside furniture drive, and curbside bulk trash removal.
Panera discontinues Charged Lemonade amid ongoing lawsuit alleging it caused Penn student's death
In October, the FDA said that it was “gathering information” about Katz’s death, and a Panera spokesperson also said that the company had enhanced its caffeine disclosures.
Police in riot gear arrest 33 protesters, including Penn students, at Gaza Solidarity Encampment
The arrests came nearly two week after pro-Palestinian activists pitched approximately 40 tents on College Green.
Penn implements 'added security' for 2024 Commencement, removes details about student procession
Measures include airport-style security, a no-bag policy, and PennCard checks for all graduates to enter the field.
Penn Hillel, buildings around College Green increase security after encampment expansion
The main entrance to Van Pelt Library is closed to everyone — including Penn students — as of 8:04 p.m. Penn Hillel is also currently on lockdown, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Read all of our coverage of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Penn's College Green
The Daily Pennsylvanian is continuing to follow the encampment, students' demands, and the University's response.
Mark's Café in Van Pelt Library implements vending machines, prompting student criticism
Many students on campus had previously considered Mark's Café to be subject to theft from students, and the new machines require payment before accessing the item.
Penn Figure Skating Club reflects on growth after placing ninth at national competition
While the club started out with just a handful of dedicated members, the group has now expanded to encompass over 100 skaters with a large variety of skill levels and interest.
Penn graduate student workers' unionization election begins today after postponement
If the vote passes, GET-UP will become the largest union at Penn in recent history with about 4,500 workers.
Pro-Israeli rally emphasizes Jewish solidarity, criticizes Gaza Solidarity Encampment
The rally was held “in support of a peaceful campus environment for Jewish faculty, staff, [and] students,” according to flyers circulating on Instagram.
Petition calling on Penn to not suspend encampment members receives over 1,000 signatures
The petition demands that Penn administrators allow the "peaceful protest encampment to continue," and "guarantee no disciplinary actions will be taken against students involved in the encampment."
Jameson hosts listening session on student concerns amid Israel-Hamas war as Penn encampment begins
At the session, attendees heard from 10 members of the Penn community about campus safety, open expression, and administrative inaction since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Penn students seek dueling referendums on Israel divestment as campus tensions rise
In a joint statement to the DP on Wednesday night, NEC Chair and UA President Ria Ellendula expressed support for the process of initiating a referendum based on student concerns.
Penn students voice concern over Spring Fling concert safety following record attendance
Attendees reported feeling uncomfortable and fearing for their safety due to inadequate crowd control management, and SPEC wrote that they were "definitely concerned" about students' safety during the concert.
Two Penn students found Memory Club to train students' memory techniques, cognition skills
The co-founders, College junior Naseeb Andar and College first-year Andrew Wong, said that they hope to share techniques to make learning an easy and efficient process.
Jameson outlines steps to support Penn community amid national campus unrest, start of Passover
Jameson’s message expressed support for students, faculty, and staff amidst heightened university tensions nationwide and the University’s deregistration of Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine on April 19.
