Penn Athletics
At Penn Athletics, we don’t just challenge opponents—we challenge ourselves.
We challenge what’s known, what’s expected, and what stands in the way. Across campus and throughout Philadelphia, we inspire student-athletes to support each other, develop leadership skills, and make a lasting impact at Penn and in the world beyond.
Tim Folan
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Development & Alumni Relations
Did You Know?
As a member of the Ivy League, our vision for athletics goes beyond wins and losses. Penn Athletics is built on character first, and continued development of young adults who are both students and athletes.
More than 200 Olympic athletes have represented Penn in every summer games from 1900 to 2024 except for 2016.
A lead gift from former University Trustee, alumnus Dave Pottruck, launches the Penn Wrestling Lasting Legacy of Excellence Campaign and kicks off renovations inside Weightman Hall for a new wrestling facility.
Highlighted Priorities
- Achieve greater competitive excellence within the Ivy League and nationally
- Connect student-athletes to life skills and life-changing experiences through groundbreaking programs, such as the Penn Athletics Wharton Leadership Academy
- Invest in wellness and nutrition on and off the field through innovative programming, such as the Sports Performance unit, a partnership with Penn Medicine, and the T House Powered by QuakerFuel
“With increased varsity competitiveness, innovative programming, and broad-based recreation, Penn Athletics offers students a strong foundation that will help them become leaders on the field, in their communities, and throughout their careers.”
- Alanna Wren, C'96
T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W'69 Director of Athletics and Recreation
