Ego
Ego of the Week: Alyssa Chandler
This senior's art is making a statement through action.
KooF Ibi: A Man, His Trumpet, and a World of Sound
Transport yourself to KooF Ibi's world, where everything is made of music, community, and joy.
Sharon Chepnego’s Tribute to Kenya
Sharon came from Kenya to Penn, only to have Penn bring her back to Kenya.
Rethinking the Modern Face of Autism
As the mother of an autistic son, Amy Lutz is shaping support systems for profoundly autistic individuals through her new book, Chasing the Intact Mind.
Ego of the Week: Erika Acosta
From writing her own Disney movie to directing a campus play on Filipino culture, this senior is redefining advocacy through art.
Mikel Elam is Before, Ahead, and Of His Time
Travel to a new universe with the work of Philadelphia Afro–futurist artist, Mikel Elam.
Ariel Djanikian's Story is an Experiment in Exploration
From a chemistry major to an award–winning author, Djanikian discovered her true calling as a storyteller at Penn.
Ego of the Week: Milan Chand
This senior is opening the door to mental health conversations one smile at a time.
Ego of the Week: Christine Kong
When it comes to her academic interests, this senior doesn't stop exploring.
Penn’s Newest Late–night Fuel
He grew up eating flavored fries back home in the Philippines; now, Lance Tan is bringing his Potato Pit Stop to students across campus.
Ego of the Week: Isaac Gateno
This jazz musician is composing his own path.
Emily Whitehead’s Back at Penn With a New Story
Emily is best known for overcoming cancer here on campus. Now she's returning to start a new chapter.
Kala Hagopian's Concrete Canvas
Street artist Kala Hagopian illustrates her passion for art and the environment, one mural at a time.
Ego of the Week: Will Zong
From computer science to poetry, Will Zong is Penn's Renaissance man.
Ego of the Week: Sarah Girgis
Sarah Girgis is hungry to address food insecurity in West Philly.
Ego of the Week: Emily Huynh
Biking from Bloomers to Pottruck, Emily Huynh is always on the go.
Taking Nature Out of Its Casket with Emily Maroni
This advocate for climate–informed burial practices is taking traditional funerals to their graves.
Tina Zhang’s Shining Armor
Meet this trinket–obsessed junior who’s transforming her passion project into a one–of–a–kind jewelry business.
Ego of the Week: Mya Gordon
This seasoned senior is forever geared up for a new adventure.




















