Spring 2026

Inspiring Impact Magazine

A biannual publication exploring philanthropy at Penn.

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A portrait of Wendy Holman, W’97, Chair of the Trustee Development Committee at the University of Pennsylvania.
Read a welcome message from Wendy Holman, W’97, Chair of Penn’s Trustee Development Committee.
A portrait of Wendy Holman, W’97, Chair of the Trustee Development Committee at the University of Pennsylvania.
Read a welcome message from Wendy Holman, W’97, Chair of Penn’s Trustee Development Committee.

Table of Contents

Illustrated renewable energy landscape with wind turbines and solar panels on green hills beneath a large sun and blue sky.

A Climate of Possibility

How philanthropy is driving Penn’s progress toward climate solutions

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Researcher conducting hands-on lab work at the University of Pennsylvania

Accelerating Impact

Reshaping Penn’s research enterprise for a changing world

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Rendering of the renovated Penn Museum Egypt and Nubia Galleries with monumental columns and visitors

Monuments Rising

The Penn Museum is transforming the Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries

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Penn students studying in class, representing the impact of Penn Quaker Commitment financial aid.

A New Standard for Affordability

The Quaker Commitment has changed the financial aid landscape

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Connected icons for data, media, AI, and research representing Penn’s Computational Social Science Lab.

Penn’s Scientific Method Man

The CSSLab is reinventing the social sciences with philanthropic support

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Penn Medicine medical building exterior shown from below, featuring large windows and a bright blue sky.

A New Blueprint for Physician Training

A landmark gift is reimagining medical education

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Pink and white cherry blossoms frame the windows of College Hall at the University of Pennsylvania.

Giving Highlights

A selection of recent gifts inspiring impact across the University

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A wide view of Irvine Auditorium on a clear day in late spring.

Penn-o-rama

Stories of philanthropy from around Penn

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Header illustration by Kate Dehler.

Illustrated cover of Inspiring Impact Magazine, Winter 2026.

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