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Upcoming Events

Sep 13
Six Flags with Dubois, Gregory and Radian College Houses!

Six Flags with Dubois, Gregory and Radian College Houses!

Kick off the new semester with DuBois, Radian, and Gregory on an exciting back-to-school trip to Six Flags! Transportation, admission, and meals will all be provided—just bring your energy and school spirit for a day full of fun, friends, and thrill rides. Please check in with your College House to secure your seat for this exciting event, as spots are limited. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to start the semester with a memorable adventure!

Sep 13
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Chat, Chew & Email Your Future Self

"Cookies, Cocoa & Connections 🍩 Looking for a sweet break from your week? Come hang out with your neighbors and RAs over fresh cookies, doughnuts, and hot chocolate from Paris Baguette (yes, free food!). But that’s not all—this event comes with a twist: you’ll get to write a letter to your future self. We’ll keep it safe and deliver it back to you a year from now. Imagine opening it and seeing how much has changed! ✨ Good vibes, great snacks, and a memory you’ll thank yourself for later. Don’t miss it!"

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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.

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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
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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.