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News & Announcements

Harrison Fellow brings Italian cinema to the City of Brotherly Love

Harrison College House Fellow Nicola Gentili was interviewed by a local Italian-American cultural newspaper about his work bringing Italian cinema to the people of Philadelphia.

Harrison Fellow Nicola Gentili
College House Research Fellows applications open

College Houses and Academic Services (CHAS) announces the opening of applications for the 2026 College House Research Fellowships.

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Student Designed Communities applications open

Do you have an idea for a living-learning topic that you and some friends might enjoy exploring next year as part of a residential community? It's time to imagine the possibilities!

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Program Communities at Harrison

HarrisonQ

HarrisonQ is a safe and celebratory place to explore LGBTQ+ identities, community, history, and advocacy both at Penn and around the world.

HarrisonQ
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About Harrison

Harrison College House is a big house with a big heart. With a large team of Resident and House Assistants, you can count on frequent and varied programming throughout the community. Harrison offers programs that help students explore who they are, meet new friends, and encourage learning for the sake of learning by offering events both in the house, around campus, and throughout Philadelphia.