Student Life
Penn student competes for a $2 million island in MrBeast YouTube video
College sophomore Kimi Li was flown to the Bahamas in July to compete in several challenges against ninety-nine other MrBeast subscribers.
Here's an overview of Penn's cultural resource centers
Each individual center will host open houses during the first weeks of the semester to invite all interested students to learn more about their community.
Here's the latest on which University City restaurants have recently closed, opened, and reopened
Here is the latest on dining options for Penn students and the West Philadelphia community.
Gutmann College House headlines list of on-campus building name changes, renovations
To keep you updated as you navigate campus this semester, here’s a look at the construction and renovation progress made on campus since you’ve been gone.
‘Be patient with yourself’: Upperclassmen offer five pieces of advice for the Class of 2026
Here are five pieces of advice from Penn students on transitioning to life on campus.
Throwing toast, planting trees, and the Econ Scream: Here are the Penn traditions to know
Here's an overview of the events students can look forward to participating in this year.
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 policies on campus this fall
Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 policies and guidance on campus for the fall 2022 semester.
Class of 1982 donates $250,000 to pre-orientation programming, honoring 40th reunion
The five programs — PENNacle, PennArts, PennGenEq, PennQuest, and PennGreen — will each receive $50,000 in funding.
College Green Ventures co-founders talk about receiving President’s Engagement Prize
The company supports startups in their early stages that have the potential for social impact, and already has scouting teams at Penn and Columbia University.
After 14 years, Mexican restaurant Distrito announces indefinite closure
Distrito closed on July 9, to the surprise of both employees and customers.
New College House West renamed Gutmann College House in honor of former President Amy Gutmann
Gutmann College House was one of two college houses — along with Lauder College House — built during Gutmann’s 18-year presidency.
New Interim Vice Provost of University Life aims to bolster cultural groups across campus
King’s vision for the future focuses on connecting students through different spaces, centers, and interests.
July 4 Highland Park shooting injures Penn assistant professor, leaves students mourning
The July 4 shooting injured a Perelman School of Medicine assistant professor and left members of the Penn community who are from Highland Park mourning.
Six Penn rowers to compete in July U23 World Championships in Italy
The six Penn athletes all traveled to Italy on July 19 to begin final preparations for their individual events in the rowing championship.
Record high gas prices in Philadelphia spark frustration among Penn students
As of July 13 gas prices are averaging $4.751 per gallon in Philadelphia. The current prices are a decrease from the highest recorded average price of gas in Pennsylvania which was $5.07 per gallon on June 12.
'A gut punch': Penn community reacts to uncertainty of abortion rights in Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court officially voted 5-4 to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to an abortion. The decision now grants the states the power to regulate abortions and reproductive health care, the first time in history the court had overturned a previous ruling.
‘It was high panic’: Penn students present at Philadelphia Fourth of July shooting recount
Several students present at the fireworks display recounted their experiences during and after the shooting to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Black Penn Yearbook debuts to commemorate graduating Black students
The yearbook features four years of Black student life on Penn's campus and showcases graduating members of Penn's Black community.
Gunshots fired near Philadelphia Museum of Art during Fourth of July fireworks show
The shots came from the area of 25th and Spring Garden streets, behind where the Wawa Welcome America concert headlining Jason Derulo had concluded minutes before.