Last week, Wharton students got their own CAPS clinician. Here's what students think.

Some have expressed support for Penn taking steps to support more mental health support, and others pushed back on the idea of singling out Wharton over the other undergraduate schools.

CAPS will now station a clinician in Huntsman Hall to serve Wharton students

This is the first time undergraduate students will have access to mental health care directly within their school, but there are currently no plans to station a clinician in any other undergraduate school, CAPS Deputy Executive Director Meeta Kumar said.

Psychologist Meeta Kumar takes the reins at CAPS as search for permanent director continues

In the wake of Bill Alexander's absence, CAPS Deputy Executive Director Meeta Kumar has implemented several new initiatives in his noticeable absence.

At U. Council meeting, President Gutmann breaks down tuition hike

Representatives from several University Council subcommittees also came for this meeting, including the Campus and Community Life Committee, Academic and Related Affairs Committee. 

New UA leaders put engaging with West Philadelphia at the top of their priorities

Krone and Andrews said they aim to distribute “SEPTA Welcome Kits” containing maps of public transit routes around the city and a preloaded SEPTA key to every student who moves on campus at the beginning of the school year. 

UA leaders prioritized mental health this past year, as other efforts took a backseat

While Xu and Shah made steps in tackling mental health, other initiatives like reducing the cost of tuition and increasing space for student performing groups were not as successful. 

College junior Michael Krone elected president of the Undergraduate Assembly

Krone and Andrews ran on the platform of improving mental wellness, transparency, inclusivity, accessibility, and community engagement. 

Penn's second 'Campus Conversation,' designed to highlight students, saw low student turnout

At the first Campus Conversation, President Gutmann and Provost Pritchett sat on the panel, but Monday, Pritchett sat in the first row as an audience member, and Gutmann was not present.

'It's hard to imagine Penn without Pat': a look at outgoing Career Services Director Pat Rose

Vice Provost of University Life Valarie Swain Cade-McCoullum announced Rose's retirement to VPUL directors on March 13, writing that 'Pat is a Penn pioneer in an iconic position.'

These Wharton groups are teaming up to promote wellness through 'passion projects'

"Exploring your passion not only benefits your academic work but also helps improve your mental health,” Wharton freshman and member of Passion Projects committee Gabriel Sokoloff said.

MindCORE, Penn’s new interdisciplinary program, focuses on “integrative study of the mind”

The Center for Outreach, Research, and Education — the newest of Penn's neurological, behavioral, and intelligence-based research initiatives — is launching this January.

For two years, the Penn Skating Club has fought for funding. It still doesn't have it.

After multiple attempts to gain funding through different channels, the group was told in November last year that even though they were recognized by SAC, they were not eligible for SAC funding. 

Academics, activists, and students gathered at Penn this weekend to discuss women in politics

The conference sought to address gender inequality in Pennsylvania's elected offices, which recently received a grade of "F" in the Representation 2020 Gender Parity Index.

Halfway into the semester, students in the 'Existential Despair' class are rediscovering a love for reading

“I’m seeing books as friends again and I’m making time for those friends,”  Wharton junior Michelle Lyu said.

The 'legacy' experience of the Quad versus the new amenities of NCH and Hill: Freshmen weigh in

“Alumni will ask, ‘Oh, where in the Quad do you live?’ It’s been around for so long that everyone knows it’s the place to be," Ware resident and College freshman Zach Zamore said.