Undergraduate Students

Sophie Bowe standing in front of a hand-drawn map of Penn with time stamps showing where she visits throughout the day.

Sophie Bowe: Engineering undergrad and future ‘imagineer’

The senior in the School of Engineering and Applied Science took a natural curiosity in the mechanics of a Disney ride as a child and applies it to her current work as a teaching assistant in mechanical design and lab assistant in Penn’s Precision Machining Laboratory.

An image of the "Friendship Gate," with people walking by on a winter day

A charter bus to Chinatown

Launched in 2021 by a student-led initiative, the biweekly bus service connects students with local businesses in Philadelphia’s Chinatown.

Screenshot of virtual competition with students on zoom call.

Wharton hosts 8th annual Diversity Case Competition

Wharton’s annual Diversity Case Competition focused on solving problems at the intersection of environmental sustainability and issues relevant to Indigenous communities.

Man in blue jacket on Penn's campus in late afternoon winter light.

Pandemic shifts: Oliver Kaplan on outing and education policy

The pandemic led Oliver Kaplan, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, to reconsider his academic path. He changed his major to philosophy and now hopes to shape educational policy for LGBTQ+ students.

Penn Trustees approve 2022-2023 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget

The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a 2.9% increase in tuition and a $288 million undergraduate financial aid budget for the coming year.

People and Places at Penn: Winter solace

From the Class of 1923 Ice Skating Rink to La Casa Latina, four students speak to what motivates them through the season.

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.

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