Mar
3
Crafting and Connections with Penn Wellness
Connect with Penn Wellness for a hands-on craft activity and discuss with peers on how you manage midterm stress. Food will be provided!
Upcoming Events
Mar
3
Brain Break: Woman's History Month
Join House Council for your weekly brain break. This week we will celebrate Women's History Month by identifying women we admire! Snacks will be provided.
Mar
5
Meditation Class
Mar
14
Bernard's Office Hours
Residents are invited to stop by for snacks and informal office hours with RA Bernard. This program provides an opportunity for residents to ask questions, discuss academic concerns, and learn about the academic support resources available to them at Penn in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
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News & Announcements
Stouffer Faculty Director to lead Nursing global engagement
Prof. Carmen Alvarez, the Faculty Director in Stouffer College House, has been named by the School of Nursing as the Associate Dean for Global Engagement and as director of the Center for Global Women's Health.
Stouffer Fellow fights swimming bacteria
Dr. Arnold Mathijssen, a College House Fellow in Stouffer College House, leads a team that has discovered ways that bacteria like E. coli can swim through tiny pathways to invade deeply into the body.
Nursing students and faculty find community in the College Houses
Penn Nursing, the School of Nursing's magazine, profiles the ways in which nurses-in-training at Penn find support and camaraderie within the College Houses.
Program Communities at Du Bois
Black and Latin in the Americas
A residential community centered on celebrating and critically exploring the experiences, histories, and cultures of Black and LatinX peoples across the Americas.
Black and Latin in the Americas
Zulu in Residence
A space that uplifts African culture and social justice leadership through storytelling, language, community dialogue, and mentorship.
Zulu in Residence
About Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois College House is Penn’s vibrant 4-year residential community that celebrates African and African Diasporic culture, scholarship, and leadership. Founded through student activism in 1972, the House is home to programs that support academic success, wellness, and cultural exploration. Du Bois welcomes students from all backgrounds, fostering a supportive and inclusive space where every voice matters. At Du Bois, you don’t just live—you thrive.