Student Life
National Research Conference at Penn to host inaugural event this fall
Project Lucid National Research Conference at Penn will host its inaugural National Research Conference at Penn on Oct. 4-5, during fall break.
Ginger Arts Center, hub for youth-led art and activism, opens in Philadelphia’s Chinatown
The center features youth-led programming, teach-ins, and workshops, providing youth with the opportunity to engage with art through professional-grade equipment.
Penn Libraries partner with Wiley Publishing to expand open access publishing and research
Effective from 2024 to 2026, the three-year agreement provides Penn students, professors, and researchers with the ability to publish their work to Wiley’s global academic and extensive library.
Jameson shares final reports from Penn antisemitism task force, Commission on Countering Hate
Jameson wrote that the task force and commission held listening sessions, reviewed emails, called in subject experts, and conducted surveys to produce the final reports.
Investigation finds sexual assault allegations against former Penn rowing coach credible
Fox, an award-winning filmmaker, alleged that she was sexually abused by Nash when she was 13 years old. A 16-month investigation “corroborated many of her allegations.”
The Graduation Issue 2024: Relive the Class of 2024's four years at Penn
Eight semesters of final exams, four Spring Flings, three College protest encampments, and one presidential resignation later.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Meet the six individuals receiving honorary degrees at 2024 Commencement
The 268th Commencement ceremony on May 20 will feature six honorary degree recipients, recognizing their contributions in fields ranging from medicine to music.
The Graduation Issue 2024: Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment, from beginning to end
The Daily Pennsylvanian looks back at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and its disbandment, which took place in the weeks prior to Commencement.
Penn Sustainability launches new initiative to support 'cleaner and greener' off-campus move-out
The initiative breaks down into three parts: a donation center for unwanted items, a curbside furniture drive, and curbside bulk trash removal.
Panera discontinues Charged Lemonade amid ongoing lawsuit alleging it caused Penn student's death
In October, the FDA said that it was “gathering information” about Katz’s death, and a Panera spokesperson also said that the company had enhanced its caffeine disclosures.
Police in riot gear arrest 33 protesters, including Penn students, at Gaza Solidarity Encampment
The arrests came nearly two week after pro-Palestinian activists pitched approximately 40 tents on College Green.
Penn implements 'added security' for 2024 Commencement, removes details about student procession
Measures include airport-style security, a no-bag policy, and PennCard checks for all graduates to enter the field.
Penn Hillel, buildings around College Green increase security after encampment expansion
The main entrance to Van Pelt Library is closed to everyone — including Penn students — as of 8:04 p.m. Penn Hillel is also currently on lockdown, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Read all of our coverage of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Penn's College Green
The Daily Pennsylvanian is continuing to follow the encampment, students' demands, and the University's response.
Mark's Café in Van Pelt Library implements vending machines, prompting student criticism
Many students on campus had previously considered Mark's Café to be subject to theft from students, and the new machines require payment before accessing the item.
Penn Figure Skating Club reflects on growth after placing ninth at national competition
While the club started out with just a handful of dedicated members, the group has now expanded to encompass over 100 skaters with a large variety of skill levels and interest.
Penn graduate student workers' unionization election begins today after postponement
If the vote passes, GET-UP will become the largest union at Penn in recent history with about 4,500 workers.
Pro-Israeli rally emphasizes Jewish solidarity, criticizes Gaza Solidarity Encampment
The rally was held “in support of a peaceful campus environment for Jewish faculty, staff, [and] students,” according to flyers circulating on Instagram.
Petition calling on Penn to not suspend encampment members receives over 1,000 signatures
The petition demands that Penn administrators allow the "peaceful protest encampment to continue," and "guarantee no disciplinary actions will be taken against students involved in the encampment."