As America’s first university, Penn has a history that dates back to 1740 and shares many ties with the colonial city of Philadelphia and the birth of our nation.

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn[note 3] or UPenn[note 4]) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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The University Catalog provides information for current and prospective students about all of Penn’s undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, as well as academic policies and …

Oct 16, 2025 · The University of Pennsylvania has declined to sign an agreement with the White House pledging to uphold the Trump administration's priorities or risk preferred access to …

Oct 16, 2025 · The University of Pennsylvania is the latest campus to reject President Donald Trump's higher education "Compact for Academic Excellence."

The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy League institution with 12 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools in Philadelphia, serving a diverse community of more than 20,000 …

Oct 16, 2025 · From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The University of Pennsylvania has declined to sign …

The Graduate Student Center is a centrally located space to connect with other graduate and professional students from across the University. It provides a variety of services and …

From West Philadelphia to the comfort of your own home, we invite you to explore Penn through a virtual tour of our historic campus. Get a glimpse inside our state-of-the-art classrooms, hear …