Student Life
29th annual MLK symposium to feature special programming, community awards
The 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Symposium on social change began on Jan. 15. It will continue through Feb. 3, aiming to “reaffirm [the University’s] commitment to the betterment of our communities."
Penn suspends University operations due to winter weather for first time in nearly three years
Employees are not expected to work unless designated as essential as a result of the suspension of normal University operations, according to the Division of Public Safety.
From Ghana to Maryland, meet five members of the Early Decision class of 2028
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with five members of the Class of 2028 about their backgrounds, aspirations, and what drew them to choose Penn.
Penn announces early decision results for Class of 2028 amid increase in applications
Over 8,500 students applied to Penn through the Early Decision program this year, according to the University’s announcement.
Year in Review: The top stories that defined Penn in 2023
The Penn community navigated an unprecedented leadership crisis, heightened student activism, and a surge in labor organizing this year.
Year in Review: University RAs, graduate students, Penn Med staff push for union recognition
From residential advisors to Penn Med residents, Penn saw an increase in union organizing across the University.
Magill's resignation prompts shock, relief, and free speech concerns among Penn students
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several students about their reactions to the University's leadership crisis, with students expressing mixed emotions of shock, relief, and concerns.
Live updates: Reactions and response to Penn President Liz Magill's unprecedented resignation
Follow along here for live updates on reactions and responses to Liz Magill's resignation from the Penn presidency.
A timeline of Liz Magill's presidency at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a timeline of the University’s defining moments during Magill's year and a half as Penn’s president.
Penn community members call for Magill's resignation at campus rally following House testimony
Penn community members held Israeli flags and signs that read “zero tolerance for antisemitism,” while chanting “no place for hate at Penn.”
Magill apology videos fails to stop uproar from Penn community members, politicians
“President Magill, the time for apologies is over," a petition with over 18,000 signatures read. "It is time for you to step down."
Penn Reproductive Justice offers free Plan B to students, increased menstrual product accessibility
The initiative — the Confidential Emergency Contraception Distribution Project — will provide kits upon request that include one Plan B, an information sheet about how to use Plan B, and packets of lubricant and condoms for students.
Penn students, donors call for Magill to resign as Pa. Gov. Shapiro slams testimony before Congress
During the hearing, Magill said it was "context dependent" when asked whether individuals calling for the genocide of Jewish people violate Penn’s code of conduct.
Penn to lease the Axis for on-campus housing, open up Gutmann to first years
Gutmann College House, which is currently a second, third, and fourth-year college house, will also allow first-year students to live there next year.
Penn student appears alongside House Republican leaders at press conference about antisemitism
House Republican leadership hosted a press conference on Tuesday with Jewish college students ahead of Congressional testimony from leaders in higher education about antisemitism on college campuses.
Four takeaways from Magill's testimony before Congress about antisemitism at Penn
Magill delivered an opening testimony and then fielded various questions from committee members about antisemitism on campus.
Penn Chavurah, pro-Palestinian Jewish groups protest outside Magill’s congressional hearing
Students expressed concern that the perspectives of non-Zionist Jewish community members “aren’t being heard” by University administration.
Two Penn students sue University, alleging insufficient response to antisemitism
Students filed the lawsuit under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and allege that Penn "subjects them to a pervasively hostile educational environment."
Magill's free speech fight at Penn
A year and a half since Magill’s first Convocation address, many students, faculty, and alumni told the DP that they no longer feel that free speech and productive disagreement are possible on campus.