Student Life
Trump falsely alleges ‘mass cheating’ in Phila., sparking criticism at Penn
Government officials, faculty, and students have denounced 1968 Wharton graduate and former President Donald Trump’s unfounded allegations of voter fraud occurring at the polls in Philadelphia.
Many professors cancel classes on Election Day, despite lack of holiday recognition by Penn
Penn professors said that they have either canceled their classes or modified their curricula to accommodate Election Day and surrounding political activities — a decision students said that they supported.
Penn Hyperloop becomes official University student organization following year of negotiations
Since its inception last year, Penn Hyperloop has been seeking official recognition from the Engineering School as an official student organization.
Penn Marriage Pact returns for fifth year with almost 5,000 participants
The Marriage Pact survey opened on Oct. 7 and closed on Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Within that time, a total of 4,935 students — more than 45% of Penn’s undergraduate population — filled out the Marriage Pact.
Kelly Writers House hosts panel on newly published anthology on democracy as a creative practice
The discussion was sponsored by the Creative Writing Department, Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, and #VoteThatJawn.
Faculty group condemns Penn's temporary protest guidelines, alleging academic freedom violations
AAUP-Penn criticized the University's implementation of the guidelines, and alleged a failure by the University to uphold academic freedom.
House antisemitism report publishes Penn disciplinary data, internal admin. correspondence
The report by the United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce includes the committee’s findings from its yearlong investigation of several higher education institutions, including Penn.
Penn bans daytime parties on Homecoming, sparking student outrage
While students have historically marked Homecoming with daytime parties thrown by greek organizations on and around campus, Penn's new protocols prohibit parties during official Homecoming activities on Nov. 16.
Penn hosts annual Family Weekend featuring academic, recreational programming
The Office of Student Affairs planned seminars, tours, performances, and presentations tailored to different visitors.
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell talks college admissions, sports, and journalism with the DP
At the sold-out event, which was the first Authors@Wharton event of the academic year, Gladwell showcased his latest book "Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering."
First years describe Quad construction’s negative impacts on social, residential life
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with first-year students who shared their perspectives on the changes and challenges that have come with the ongoing renovations to Ware College House.
Penn Museum, Mexican Culture Center celebrate Día de Los Muertos with 13th annual CultureFest!
The event focused on celebrating Mexican culture and educating attendees about Day of the Dead traditions.
Penn students perform at Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society’s 175th anniversary gala
College first years Amy Lee and Blake Gilman, along with College senior and co-president of PFS Nick Bausenwein, performed alongside national champions, international competitors, and world medalists.
Alumnus John Legend advocates for Harris-Walz campaign at campus visit with Penn Dems
1999 College graduate John Legend visited campus on Monday afternoon alongside model Chrissy Teigen and Jack Schlossberg to advocate for youth voter participation and the Harris-Walz campaign.
Former classmates, fraternity brother of Donald Trump Jr. reflect on his time at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with former peers of Donald Trump Jr. in order to understand his life as an undergraduate student before his rise to political prominence.
McCormick discusses climate, education at Penn College Republicans fireside chat
Approximately 50 students, Penn affiliates, ACCA members, and Philadelphia community members attended the event, which was held at Two Locals Brewing on Oct. 23.
Penn Violence Prevention hosts programming to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Penn Violence Prevention is hosting Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October in an attempt to raise awareness about domestic violence on campus.
LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman to teach at Wharton in new AI program
The six-week, live online program, which was announced in an Oct. 22 press release, will run from Jan. 27 to Feb. 25, 2025
Muslim Students Association demands Israel divestment at University Council meeting
Representatives for Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention, Disabled Advocacy @Penn, and Muslim Students Association made requests to the council on Wednesday evening.
