Student Life
UA representative plans to lobby Du Bois to prioritize Black students in housing selection
The house was founded by Cathy Barlow as a residency program for Black students at Penn. Since its 1972 founding, Du Bois has never given housing priority to Black students.
Students and professors protest India's new anti-Muslim law outside Van Pelt
The group gathered to oppose the Dec. 11 Citizenship Amendment Act, which grants citizenship to immigrants from neighboring countries if they are non-Muslim.
Student group unveils new product to help boost credit scores of Penn students
SFCU’s new product is designed to help raise a consumer's UltraFICO credit score.
Photo Essay | The best on- and off-campus cafe study spots
As finals season approaches, The Daily Pennsylvanian has gathered the best cafes for studying in University City, West Philadelphia, and Center City.
How these Wharton students launched a tropical ice cream company now sold in 500 stores
Frutero was founded by MBA students Vedant Saboo and Mike Weber, who said they met each other on the first day of classes last year.
Penn senior and 2019 graduate win prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Binti Hasbullah and Damianos bring Penn's total number of Rhodes Scholars to 30. This is the third year in a row that Penn students have won the scholarship.
NEC amends UA resolution to demand Penn bar Amy Wax from teaching instead of firing her
Some student government leaders said the change made their demands more tangible, acknowledging that Wax's tenured status made her firing unrealistic.
Photo Essay | The Fossil Free Penn protest that shut down Board of Trustees meeting
The protestors continued chanting outside the Inn for about 20 minutes after the meeting was shut down.
Photo Essay | Where to recycle hazardous waste, clothes, and more on Penn’s campus
Many of the items Penn students and faculty use on campus end up in the wrong place. Here's how to properly dispose of styrofoam, light bulbs, and electronic waste on Penn's campus.
The Daily Pennsylvanian wins 'Pulitzer' of college journalism for third year in a row
This year, the DP was one of 15 publications total and the only Ivy League newspaper to win the award. The accolade was given out by the Associated Collegiate Press on Saturday at its Fall National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C.
After two special elections, the UA has filled all of its Engineering seats
Engineering sophomores Sydney Baker, Sarthak Jain, Ronak Bhagia, and Arnav Joshi each won a spot on the UA.
A week of sustainability-focused events culminates in a celebratory 'Greenfest' at Penn
Greenfest is hosted each semester by the Student Sustainability Association at Penn, also known as SSAP, the umbrella organization for all student environmental groups on campus.
More than 25% of Penn undergraduate women report unwanted sexual contact in AAU results
At Penn, 25.9% of undergraduate women said they had experienced unwanted sexual contact since entering college, a decline from 27.2% in 2015. Among undergraduate men, the rate rose from 5.5% to 7.3%. Among transgender, genderqueer, and non-binary undergraduates, the rate rose from 19% in 2015 to 21.5% in 2019.
Penn Law minority student groups plan to protest Amy Wax on Monday morning
At 8 a.m., protesters will begin to march from the Starbucks located at 34th and Walnut streets toward the Sansom entrance of the Penn Law school building. The protest will then continue in front of the law school building until 9 a.m. when classes begin for law students.
A year after mold scare in the Quad, the number of cases has gone down significantly
In fall 2018, evidence of mold, moisture, and mildew was found in about 100 student rooms in the Quad, and forced over 10 students to relocate to nearby hotels for a week.
A student-led program will put free menstrual products in popular study spaces on campus
The trial run will take place in restrooms in popular locations on campus, such as Huntsman Hall and Van Pelt Library.
Amazon reportedly set to open new grocery store in Philadelphia
In 2016, the e-commerce giant opened Amazon@Penn, a delivery and shipping center located underneath the 1920 Commons dining hall.
Philadelphia’s ban on cashless stores went into effect Tuesday
In addition to Sweetgreen, located on 39th and Walnut streets, the bill will also impact stores in Franklin’s Table, located on 34th and Walnut streets.
Penn junior Brandon Nguyen represents Canada at UN Youth Climate Summit
Nguyen was previously recognized for his efforts in 2017 by being named a Top 25 Environmentalist Under 25, and in 2018, a Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leader.