Class of 2026 moves in Class of 2026 moves in New students traveled from near and far Tuesday, settling into College Houses, meeting their roommates, and spending precious moments with family.
Du Bois College House celebrates 50 years First-year students Mataeya McFadden, Sarah Oburu, and Danielle Uter chat with Interim President Wendell Pritchett at the Du Bois College House 50th anniversary kickoff. Du Bois College House celebrates 50 years For five decades, the living and learning space has served as a home away from home for students, and the community has evolved into a family.
Hostility among friends can come from surprising places Hostility among friends can come from surprising places Sherelle Ferguson, and Annette Lareau, Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Professor in the Social Sciences, find that “hostile ignorance” can come from surprising places.
Inspiring people, place, and purpose Inspiring people, place, and purpose Penn President Amy Gutmann’s record tenure of nearly 18 years is the University’s most transformative.
Mentor support for the first-generation college experience Senior Rachel Swym (left) was a summer intern with alumna Leanne Huebner at the educational nonprofit Minds Matter, and they have continued their connection ever since. Mentor support for the first-generation college experience Three decades apart, senior Rachel Swym and alumna Leanne Huebner found a common bond in their rural backgrounds and first-generation, highly aided college experience.
Penn receives pivotal gift to expand support for first-generation to college and modest-income undergraduates Penn First Plus was created in 2018 by Penn President Amy Gutmann, with a dedicated space in College Hall, now named the Shleifer Family Penn First Plus Center. Penn receives pivotal gift to expand support for first-generation to college and modest-income undergraduates The gift, from Scott and Elena Shleifer, will increase its support and critical resources for students who are in the first generation of their family to attend college and/or from households of modest or limited income.
Penn alum gives $18 million to support first-generation college students Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn alum gives $18 million to support first-generation college students Wharton alumnus Scott Shleifer and his wife, Elena Shleifer, have given Penn $18 million to support first-generation and “modest” or “limited-income” students. “This gift will enable our university to foster an ever more welcoming and inclusive learning environment to prepare all Penn students for successful lives,” said President Amy Gutmann. As The Power of Penn concludes, a look into its big impact As The Power of Penn concludes, a look into its big impact Penn Today chatted with Development and Alumni Relations’ John Zeller, who shared highlights of the University’s most recent fundraising campaign, and much more. Penn concludes landmark fundraising and engagement campaign with extraordinary results Penn concludes landmark fundraising and engagement campaign with extraordinary results The Campaign exceeded its initial goal, making this fundraising and engagement effort the most successful in Penn’s history. Support and inspiration for undergrads pursuing careers in health care Rising senior Alejandra Bahena conceived of an event to bring together, educate, and inspire students planning for a career in health care. The resulting Pre-Health Conference is being held for the second year in a row beginning Aug. 4. (Image: Courtesy of Alejandra Bahena) Support and inspiration for undergrads pursuing careers in health care The three-day-long National Pre-Health Conference, the brainchild of rising senior Alejandra Bahena, begins Aug. 4.
As The Power of Penn concludes, a look into its big impact As The Power of Penn concludes, a look into its big impact Penn Today chatted with Development and Alumni Relations’ John Zeller, who shared highlights of the University’s most recent fundraising campaign, and much more.
Penn concludes landmark fundraising and engagement campaign with extraordinary results Penn concludes landmark fundraising and engagement campaign with extraordinary results The Campaign exceeded its initial goal, making this fundraising and engagement effort the most successful in Penn’s history.
Support and inspiration for undergrads pursuing careers in health care Rising senior Alejandra Bahena conceived of an event to bring together, educate, and inspire students planning for a career in health care. The resulting Pre-Health Conference is being held for the second year in a row beginning Aug. 4. (Image: Courtesy of Alejandra Bahena) Support and inspiration for undergrads pursuing careers in health care The three-day-long National Pre-Health Conference, the brainchild of rising senior Alejandra Bahena, begins Aug. 4.