Student Life
The Penn for Trump group finally exists, and yes, it's real
Say hello to Penn for Trump, the latest pro-candidate group to establish itself on campus.
Gutmann not meeting with students who signed mental health open letter
The letter sent to Penn President Amy Gutmann from the Hamlett-Reed Mental Health Initiative was directed to officials at VPUL.
New mental health advisory team has power and resources
For the first time since a string of suicides sparked a conversation about mental health on campus, the Penn administration is putting words into action.
Underrepresented students slighted from University Council, the NEC charges
The NEC alleges that the UA violated its bylaws and prevented the appointment of representatives of mis- and underrepresented student groups.
Greek Community Judicial Board to hold fraternities and sororities accountable for cultural insensitivity
Leaders of both Greek,and Minority organizations come together to form the Greek Community Judicial Board aimed at holding greek organizations accountable for _______.
Healthy food options near Penn defy stereotypes of the freshman fifteen
At least seven food vendors within a block of Penn's campus market themselves as healthy, farm-to-table and/or vegetarian food options.
Beefsteak restaurant brings more veggies to Houston Market
Beefsteak, created by Chef José Andrés, is a new restaurant concept featuring fast, healthy and casual cuisine, which will open in Houston Market for early 2016.
'Chaplain of the Colbert Nation' discusses significance of pope's visit at Penn
Father James Martin predicts the Pope will talk about social justice and the poor, capitalism and income inequality, the environment and the refugee crisis.
Conference brings Latin America and the Caribbean to Penn's forefront
The Nursing School took the reigns in planning the event
Wharton Public Policy Research Scholars program not open to College students
The curriculum for the certificate consists of eight classes and a senior capstone course
Student play aims to empower black women
In the weeks leading up to the play there will be various events put on by 4A and other collaborating groups to bring awareness to key issues in "For Colored Girls."
Gender balance in admissions leaves gaps in culture within schools
According to the 2014 data, 10 percent of 18,286 male applicants were accepted to Penn, and 11 percent of 17,580 female applicants were admitted.
Financial aid goes off campus with Penn's Global Seminars
Penn's Global Seminars are on-campus courses with brief travel components.
CAPS program streamlines support for sexual violence survivors
The Sexual Trauma Treatment Outreach and Prevention team offers immediate support for students to survivors.
Penn Students Take Unconventional Paths to Graduation
While most students take the typical four years to finish their undergraduate degree, many students take a more unconventional path.
Penn's expanding political climate gears up for 2016 election
Since the 2012 presidential election, Penn's political group offerings have flourished.
Seventy-seven student government candidates prepare for fall elections
Campaigning will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday
UPDATED: Timothy Hamlett's mother signs open letter to Amy Gutmann "so that no other family has to go through this"
Katherine Hamlett, the mother of Timothy Hamlett, and Linda Douglas, the mother of Theodric Reed, signed an open letter along with Penn students to urge Amy Gutmann and the administration to more seriously address student mental health.
Non-voting UA members find positions still valuable
Not all members of the Undergraduate Assembly have the right to vote.