Riepe College House is named for the generous support of James and Gail Petty Riepe and honors their longstanding dedication to strengthening student life at Penn.  James Riepe, W'65, '67 is a former chairman of Penn's Board of Trustees and Gail Petty Riepe, CW'68 is a member of the Board of Overseers for the School of Veterinary Medicine.

This section of the Quad was built between 1904 and 1910 in the Tudor style that continues the earlier architecture of the Quad by the firm of Cope and Stewardson.  The ornate clock at the top of the magnificent Provosts' Tower is made of green bronze while the hands and numerals are gilded.

Penn's historic Quad was majorly renovated in 2000, with support from numerous families and classes.  Known for its lively social life, Riepe has plenty of quiet spaces for solitary or group study and other activities.