Giving Priorities

At Penn, we are confronting the greatest challenges of our time through interdisciplinary research and leadership. Through the support of our engaged community, we strive to address these essential priorities by creating innovative solutions that foster positive global change.

In Principle and Practice

Penn’s priorities are guided by our strategic framework, In Principle and Practice. The framework represents Penn’s principles—our values and strengths as an anchored, engaged, interwoven, and inventive university. It also articulates our practices, which directly support and advance our core educational and research missions. Together, we are channeling our principles and practices to help meet the world’s most pressing needs.

We Are Leading on Great Challenges of Our Time

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AI and Data Science

Penn is building an ethical, inclusive future for artificial intelligence through research, education, and interdisciplinary leadership.

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Climate

Your support helps Penn address climate change through science, policy, innovation, and student-led initiatives with global reach.

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Democracy, Trust, and Truth

From civic engagement to journalism, Penn is protecting democratic institutions and strengthening public trust in a polarized world.

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Health

Penn researchers, educators, and clinicians work across disciplines to advance health care access, equity, and innovation worldwide.

We Are Accelerating Interdisciplinary Discovery and Growing Opportunity

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Financial Aid and Student Experience

Penn ensures access and belonging for students of all backgrounds through financial aid, campus life, and inclusive support.

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Faculty and Academic Programs

Philanthropy drives exceptional teaching, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and academic excellence across Penn’s twelve schools and beyond.

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Unrestricted Giving

Flexible gifts allow Penn to respond to emerging needs, fund big ideas, and invest where support is needed most.

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Arts and Culture

Arts and culture shape the student experience and enrich Penn’s campus with creativity, connection, and self-expression.