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Upcoming events

🌸 Hill Goes to the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show 🌸

Hill is heading to the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show — and we’d love for you to join us! 🌷🌼 This year’s theme is “ROOTED: Origins of American Gardening,” which explores personal stories, cultural traditions, and historical figures that have shaped gardening in America—tying into the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary and concluding a three-year thematic series. More information on the show can be found here: https://phsonline.org/the-flower-show

Mar 5

Meditation Class

Mar 5

Hill Arts Program: Just Dance

Mar 5

1 Yellow: Fruit X Ways

Join us in eating fruit X different ways! (yogurt, chocolate dipped, tanghulu'd, and more!) Get your vitamins and enjoy!

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News & Announcements

CHAS Faculty in the News

01.12.2026

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

Penn News

11.11.2025

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

Penn News

08.27.2025

Hill Research Fellow alum uncovers paucity of Pennsylvania pretrial data

Leo Solga, C'26, has been studying the magisterial courts of Pennsylvania since he began his research as Hill College House's Undergraduate Research Fellow in 2023.

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Program Communities at Hill

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Benjamin Franklin Scholars Residential Community

A vibrant community of students who share a passion for broad intellectual exploration.

VIPER: Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research Community

Preparing the next generation of energy leaders by fostering interdisciplinary perspectives and supporting students in cutting-edge research experiences in the energy sector.

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Get to Know Us

Hill College House is one of the most iconic and vibrant residential communities for first-year students at Penn. Known as the social hub for first-years, Hill offers an incredible sense of belonging and a traditional college experience that makes the transition to college life feel seamless. The community is deeply rooted in care; everyone from the residents to the faculty & staff is committed to creating a welcoming environment. Living in Hill isn’t just about where you sleep—it’s about becoming part of a dynamic, caring, and energetic community that truly sets the tone for your time at Penn.

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