Front Breaking
A comprehensive guide to Penn's Pottruck Health and Fitness Center
Breaking down Penn’s premier fitness facility floor by floor, room by room.
A guide to Penn’s athletics venues
The “who, what, and where” for the various homes of the Red and Blue.
Xfinity, The New York Times, and more: The perks of a PennCard
As the 2024-25 school year kicks off, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a list of perks that accompany being a Penn student to help ease the transition to campus.
NSO targets community-focused events after Penn task force recommendations
The program changes are part of Penn's efforts to respond to a difficult time on campus, according to New Student Orientation and Academic Initiatives Director David Fox.
What does ‘SABS-ing’ mean? 28 Penn phrases the Class of 2028 should know
Here’s a comprehensive list of terms and phrases to help you navigate the Penn student vernacular.
The essential Penn traditions to know, from toast throwing to Spring Fling
Here is a guide to the celebrations and events that every Penn student should know.
Penn alumnus Sam Mattis reflects on his time at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2016 Wharton graduate fell just short of a men’s discus finals appearance in Paris, but that didn’t stop the two-time Olympian from soaking in “The City of Love”.
President Joe Biden makes unannounced visit to Penn's campus
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson was seen entering the same building as Biden before his arrival.
Penn rising senior hosts panel at Republican National Convention through Annenberg class
Rising College senior Isabella Corman moderated a panel at the 2024 Republican National Convention on July 18 in partnership with a course offered by the Annenberg School for Communication called “Conventions, Debates, and Campaigns.”
Penn chemistry professor inducted into prestigious Cottrell Scholar program
Penn chemist Eric Schelter was recently named as one of 11 researchers to receive the 2024 Cottrell Plus Singular Exceptional Endeavors of Discovery (SEED) Award, a prize that comes with a cash reward of $60,000.
DP Daybreak | Penn accused of breaking RA union contract
Also, the University sued BioNTech, seeking greater royalties for its contributions to the COVID-19 vaccine.
United RAs at Penn accuses University of violating union contract
URAP filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge with the National Labor Relations Board on Aug. 12.
Columbia president resigns, distinguished Penn researcher to lead university in interim
Shafik is the third Ivy League president to resign in the past year. Armstrong, who currently serves as chief executive officer of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, previously spent 17 years at Penn.
A capella group Penn Masala performs at Team India house at 2024 Paris Olympics
Penn Masala performed two shows at the Indian Olympic House, Team India’s base for the 2024 Paris Olympics, on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 to crowds of hundreds.
Elo Esalomi | My summer of change
Columnist Elo Esalomi shares her reflections on the excitement and challenges of studying in the United States as an international student.
Penn receives $10 million donation to fund Climate Sustainability Initiative
The donation will further the goals highlighted in Penn’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan, which pledges to reduce carbon emissions and promote a climate-aware environment at Penn.
Penn sues BioNTech, seeks ‘full royalty payments’ for COVID-19 vaccine
This suit was filed in Pennsylvania federal court on Aug. 5 and accuses BioNTech of failing “to pay royalties on net sales of licensed product” and “improper royalty reduction.”
Penn to offer new law and society major in the College of Arts and Sciences
The new major will prepare students to “identify and explain patterns of social life and human behavior by emphasizing how large-scale social phenomena … affect the everyday experiences of individuals and vice versa.”
Mariana Martinez | Dear (Class of 2028) Quakers: Networking is overrated
Columnist Mariana Martinez questions Penn’s networking culture and invites students to take a different approach.