The Anchored University

View of Philadelphia skyline from campus

Penn & Philly shines light on community partnerships

The Office of the Executive Vice President launched the initiative in January, highlighting important service work across the University, the Health System, and Philadelphia.

panoramic view of Penn and Philadelphia.

By the Numbers

Penn’s Way campaign 2023: By the Numbers

The annual workplace giving campaign, ‘Going the Distance for Our Community,’ concluded on Nov. 24, and the numbers are in.

Volunteers dance during a kickoff breakfast on MLK Day

A day to ‘love the service that we’re giving’

Penn’s MLK Day of Service featured a robust kickoff with speakers and performances, followed by volunteer initiatives on campus and in the community.

Two college students lean over a table to talk with elementary school students

Netter Center holiday book parties

At annual events hosted by the Netter Center’s Community School Student Partnerships, Penn students partner with K-12 West Philadelphia students.

Ira Harkavy, Paulette Branson, Andy Tan, and John L. Jackson Jr. pose together at an award ceremony. Branson and Tan both hold plaques.

The 2023 Provost/Netter Center Faculty-Community Partnership Award

Andy Tan, an associate professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, and community partners Cross-Grade Sports and OurSpace were honored for their work in the West Philadelphia community.

A ‘supercharge’ to address social justice issues in Philadelphia

Entering its fourth year, Projects for Progress provides funding to interdisciplinary teams of faculty, staff, and students piloting initiatives that tackle educational inequities, environmental injustices, health disparities, and more.