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Upcoming Events

Aug 30
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IKEA Shopping Trip with Gregory, Du Bois, & Stouffer College Houses

Need the perfect finishing touches for your room? Join residents from Gregory, Du Bois, and Stouffer College Houses for a fun and productive shopping trip to IKEA! Whether you’re hunting for stylish décor, cozy bedding, practical storage solutions, or everyday essentials, this trip is the perfect chance to get everything you need to make your space feel like home. Bring your shopping list, a few friends (or make some new ones along the way), and enjoy a day of furnishing, decorating, and bonding with your fellow College House residents. By the time we return, your room will be ready to welcome you for the semester ahead! Registration is Requested - Please connect with your College House to register for this program.

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News & Announcements

Stouffer Fellow named William T. Grant Scholar

Prof. Ericka Weathers, a Stouffer College House Fellow, was named one of this year's William T. Grant Scholars.

Prof. Ericka Weathers, Stouffer College House Fellow
Finding Common Ground in KCECH

Kings Court English College House is host to the SNF Paideia "Finding Common Ground" Program Community. This new program creates spaces in which first-year students are committed to discussing controversial topics in a respectful, engaging way.

SNF Paideia "Common Ground" Program Community members
Benjamin Franklin Scholars receives $8M endowment

The Benjamin Franklin Scholars program has been gifted with $8 million by the Robert K. Johnson Foundation.

A statue of Benjamin Franklin in front of College Hall at the University of Pennsylvania

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.