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Penn’s Division of Public Safety’s PennReady: Protecting Communities Through Resilience and Relationships Health and Safety Fair on Sept. 27 featured a controlled burn of a mock residential room, showcasing the efficacy of sprinkler and alarm systems, and the response of first responders and city firefighters.

Tina Rodia ・October 2, 2024

Nearly 6,000 students are moving into the 13 College Houses this week.

Louisa Shepard ・August 20, 2024

With students arriving on Penn’s campus this week to move into the College Houses, Penn Today has compiled links to resources and statistics about the Move-In experience.

Amanda Mott ・August 16, 2024

Forty-eight second-year, third-year, and fourth-year students will be on the ground during Move-In to assist approximately 6,000 new and returning Quakers.

Greg Johnson ・August 14, 2024

Penn Today offers a practical guide to undergraduates moving into College Houses and participating in orientation Aug. 19-26

Louisa Shepard ・August 12, 2024

As three fourth-year students look forward to Commencement, a look back at their Penn journey, which started during a global pandemic.

Louisa Shepard ・May 14, 2024

Efforts have expanded this year to ensure student Move-Out for the summer break is more clean, green, and convenient than ever before. On campus, PennMOVES—operated by Business Services—is in full effect, partnering with Goodwill to collect materials students can’t take with them when they leave campus.

Lauren Hertzler ・May 13, 2024

College Houses model lifelong learning and provide a home away from home. Three house directors discuss their distinctive roles.

Kristina García ・September 11, 2023

President Liz Magill and Provost John L. Jackson Jr. welcomed first-year and transfer students and their families in an afternoon celebration on College Green.

Louisa Shepard ・August 24, 2023

Friends and family from near and far helped the Class of 2027 move onto campus this week.

Lauren Hertzler ・August 23, 2023