The quality of a university is defined by the caliber of its faculty, the impact of its staff, and the strength of its academic programs. In Principle and Practice, Penn’s strategic framework, highlights interdisciplinary excellence, faculty support, and academic innovation as central to the University’s mission.
Philanthropic support for faculty, staff, and programs ensures that Penn continues to lead in research, education, and real-world problem solving. Donors who invest in these areas help Penn attract and retain the best educators, launch innovative programs, and build inclusive environments that prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Explore the categories below to learn how you can support the people and programs that define Penn’s academic excellence.
Endowed Faculty Positions
Endowed faculty positions help Penn recruit and retain exceptional scholars whose teaching, research, and mentorship shape the University’s global impact. These appointments provide stable funding for faculty who lead in their fields and foster a vibrant intellectual community across disciplines.
Penn also invests in joint appointments and interdisciplinary faculty roles that connect different schools and spark new approaches to discovery and learning.
Endowed Staff Positions
Endowed staff positions support the talented professionals who bring Penn’s academic mission to life—directors, educators, curators, librarians, coaches, and more. These roles are critical to the success of programs in areas like the arts, athletics, libraries, and museums, and donor support ensures Penn can continue attracting and retaining top talent in these essential positions.
Academic Programs
Penn’s academic programs integrate classroom learning with real-world application, global perspectives, and cross-disciplinary exploration. From business and science to design, arts, and public policy, each School and Center advances distinctive programs that reflect today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.
To explore giving opportunities across Penn’s academic landscape, view our full list of Schools and Centers.
For information about supporting faculty and academic programs at Penn, please contact:
Kim Grube
Senior Associate Vice President, University Strategic Giving and Partnerships & Senior Advisor, Campaign Initiatives
(215) 746-3007
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