Penn Engineering
Penn Engineering educates tomorrow’s technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. We recruit the best talent to confront the most difficult questions and pioneer novel solutions with inspiring global impact.
To address 21st-century challenges in areas as diverse as data science, energy, and health, Penn Engineering advances the frontiers of knowledge, research, and technology to benefit society. We nurture student and faculty excellence with the laboratories, equipment, and spaces that accelerate innovation and power discovery. We connect scholars across backgrounds and disciplines, enhancing the experience of all members of the Penn Engineering community.
Vanessa White
Vice Dean for Development & Alumni Relations
Highlighted Priorities
- Establish endowed faculty positions to recruit and retain the brightest talent whose work as innovators and educators fuel our progress.
- Raise start-up and ongoing research funds to support the transformative and creative efforts of our exceptional faculty.
- Expand undergraduate and graduate financial aid to ensure access to a Penn Engineering education and to increase support for future leaders.
“The incredible impact of philanthropy is visible throughout the Engineering campus. The outstanding support of our alumni, parents, and friends is responsible for all we’ve achieved to-date and continues to lay the foundation for our future success and growth.”
- Vijay Kumar
Professor and Nemirovsky Family Dean
