Undergraduate Students

Body Empowerment Project is a health-centered approach to self-care

Supported by the President’s Engagement Prize, two 2021 graduates founded a nonprofit focused on eating disorder prevention, bringing workshops to Philadelphia public schools, taught by Penn student volunteers.

Person holding a Ukrainian flag at a solidarity with Ukraine rally on Penn’s campus.

Solidarity walk for Ukraine

More than 100 members of the University community joined a student-led walk in support of Ukraine, rallying awareness and calling for action.

Two married athletes team up to create a coaching network for young players in Philly

Lucas Monroe, a College of Arts and Sciences junior from Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, is working with Athletes Untapped to provide one-on-one coaching to young aspiring athletes. “I want to give back,” he said.

Grace Choi aims to redefine food insecurity on college campuses

It’s hard for college students to find time to cook or prioritize eating well, says Choi. She has found that although many researchers connect students’ socioeconomic statuses to their eating habits, almost none gauge what dining options students had access to in the first place, or what factors drive their food choices.

Celia Kreth reading papers in an office in Arkansas.

A Paideia fellow finds a community for research and connection

For Celia Kreth, a junior in the School of Arts & Sciences, the SNF Paideia Fellows Program allows for a holistic, hands-on approach to her education.

(Left to right) Michelle Paolicelli, David Nemeth, Michael Adjedj, Bryce Gunderman and Sebastian Miralles (left to right) break a composite material on the MSE Departmental Laboratory’s mechanical tester.

A new makerspace for materials passion projects

MatSci Makerspace is a space for students to work with the synthesis, processing, structure, properties and application of materials, with open hours for materials-centric passion projects.

a smiling student wearing a Penn sweatshirt stands in front of a game show platform

Mehek Boparai on ‘Jeopardy’s National College Championship’

Twenty-five thousand people tried out for this year’s “Jeopardy National College Championship,” which began Feb. 8. Of those, 36 were chosen, including Penn senior Mehek Boparai.

Top of a synagogue spire with a star of David.

Orthodox Jews and slavery in antebellum America

School of Arts & Sciences undergraduate Samuel Strickberger investigates how 19th century Jewish migrants to the U.S. squared assimilation with the existence of slavery.

A chance to imagine memorials of tomorrow

A history course taught by Jared Farmer looks at Philadelphia’s monuments past and present, and lets students envision what future memorials may be.

A pair of dancers are framed by two others inside lion costumes

Penn Lions in the Year of the Tiger

The Penn Lions spreads good luck and blessings for Lunar New Year, a reminder of rebirth and new beginnings.

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