Inclusion shines brightest in our commitment to making the full Penn experience possible for every student—regardless of income level, identity, or background. By leveling the playing field, creating an environment where all students feel they can belong, and expanding learning opportunities, Penn is transforming lives and empowering students to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Expanding Student Opportunities
With Increased Student Support
- The Power of Penn Campaign raised more than $453 million for Undergraduate Student Aid, fueling scholarships and supplemental support to meet increased financial needs.
- The Penn First Plus initiative, launched in 2018, provides comprehensive support for first-generation and/or lower-income students, while the new Penn First Plus Center provides resources and community.
- Graduate and Professional Student Aid increased across Penn, including support provided through the Toll Public Service Corps at Penn Carey Law School, the Samberg Global Fellowship at Penn Nursing, and new scholarships at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
With dynamic new programs
- The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program was created in 2019 as a hub for civic dialogue and citizenship in undergraduate education.
- The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation was established in 2016 to provide grants and strategic support for the arts at Penn.
- The Penn Athletics Wharton Leadership Academy was established as part of the newly named Pottruck Center for Student-Athlete Success.
With Spaces to Meet Evolving Needs
- New College House expands Penn’s on-campus housing for an additional 450 undergraduates.
- The revitalized Penn Squash Center provides students the opportunity to train and compete in one of America’s finest squash facilities.
- Renovations to Penn’s Historic Boathouse will provide enhanced functionality and restore original elements of the building.
- The Jane and David Ott Center for Track & Field will be a new year-round home for cross country and track & field teams.