House of Resiliency
Opened in 1972 as a safe haven and a hub for Black students, Du Bois College House has overcome turmoil and undergone evolution over the last half century. Now, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, what will the next 50 years look like for the small dormitory with big ambitions?
Protests and Disagreements
With a pause for protests, Magill welcomes the Class of 2026.
A New Vision for an Old Building
Expanded space for minority groups and cultural centers in ARCH.
More Than Just Dingle
Men’s hoops team looks for more balance, Ted Nash tribute.
The Second Chance Game
Football’s timeless win.
Locust Walk Landmark Renovated
Renovated compass, same old curse?
“Our Beloved Booney”
Remembering an indispensable member of Penn basketball’s fabled Final Four team.
By the Numbers
Sep|Oct 2022
Professional Contrarian
A longtime journalist’s new memoir recounts an “alternative” journey through the ever-changing print media landscape.
Nostalgia, Wit Onions
A once-lively cheesesteak haven shuts off its grill for good.
Tournament Tested
An Ivy title and a dramatic NCAA tourney win for the “Cardiac Quakers.”
Squashing the Narrative (and Competition)
Led by a passionate alumnus head coach and an international roster exemplifying the modern University, the Penn men’s squash team enjoyed a historic season while drawing attention—and raucous cheers!—to a sport usually on the fringes of campus life.
CURF at 20
Two decades after its founding, Penn’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships continues to be “for everyone.”
March Madness Restored
Hoop dreams at Penn, Philadelphia, and beyond.
A National Maelstrom and a National Champion
Lia Thomas’s NCAA championship.
The Hunger to End Hunger
As the head of the largest hunger relief organization in the Philadelphia region, George Matysik is passionate about rooting out food insecurity, reducing food waste, and reimagining school lunches. His work ethic and drive were molded during an unorthodox, decade-long journey through Penn.
Lax Is Back
After two scuttled seasons, Penn’s national-caliber lacrosse teams return with lofty goals intact.
A New Era for Mask and Wig
All-male no more: Mask and Wig votes to accept all genders.
Homecourt Advantage
Q&A with AD Alanna Shanahan C’96 GEd’99 GrEd’15.
Gridiron Nostalgia
New book traces Penn football’s Ivy highs and lows.
The Curtain Rises
When the “oldest all-male collegiate musical comedy troupe” was new.
A Spiral of Injustice
Marc Bookman C’78 wants to kill the death penalty.
Collaboration and Change
“Your collaboration could one day change the world.”
Out of the Shadows
Men’s basketball’s Jelani Williams has been counting the days.






















