About Penn

Introduction to Penn

A welcome message from President Amy Gutmann and quick overview of our dynamic university.

Penn's Heritage

When Benjamin Franklin founded Penn, America’s first university, he launched a tradition of firsts that has distinguished the University for nearly three centuries and continues to advance higher education around the world.

Penn Today

A central source for comprehensive Unersity News coverage

Communications & Media Services

Information about the University's full range of communications services, publicattions and media.

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Penn Today

A weekly digest of relevant news stories from across the University’s 12 schools. Penn Today is emailed each Wednesday by the Office of University Communications, to help the community keep up-to-date on campus activities.

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