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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 Faculty Director Prof. Carmen Alvarez, PhD, CRNP, CNM, FAAN
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.

Dr. Arnold Mathijssen, Stouffer College House Fellow
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.

Students gather with Faculty Director Prof. Julie Sochalski at a Hill College House outing

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
Du Bois residents and faculty sit in the Multipurpose Room at Du Bois

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.