Meet the Class of 2026

Angeludi Assah

Friar Nickname: Friar Halo
Hometown:
 Everywhere (military brat), but most recently Honolulu, HI
Majors: Science, Technology, and Society; Certificate in Law

Activities & Honors

  • 3-year Team Leader – Varsity Track and Field
  • Penn Women’s Outdoor Shot Put Record Holder
  • 2025 Indoor Shot Put Champion
  • 2025 Outdoor NCAA All-American
  • 2025 First Team All-Ivy (Indoor Season and Outdoor Season)
  • 2025 World University Games Discus Finalist
  • President — Black Student-Athletes at Penn

  • Vice President — Student Athlete Wellness Ambassadors 

  • Big Quaker Associate – Young Quakers
  • Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
  • Faces of Black Penn (FOBP)

Hobbies: Sudoku & Other Puzzles, Listening to Music
Favorite Book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Favorite Movie: Oppenheimer
Favorite Food:
Potatoes
Favorite Quote: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.“  ~ Maya Angelou

Plans After Penn: Not sure yet.