Initiatives

Sunset view of students on Locust Walk, near the Covenant sculpture.

In Principle and Practice: Penn’s Focus on Tomorrow

A strategic framework for the University.

An early version of the University seal rendered in terracotta above the entrance to the Fisher Fine Arts Library

Penn’s Action Plan to Combat Antisemitism

The Plan focuses on three action areas: Safety and Security, Engagement, and Education. The University will also address other forms of hate, including Islamophobia.

A very crowded view of students on Locust Walk

Presidential Commission on Countering Hate and Building Community

With a goal of better supporting a Penn community that leads with care and compassion, the Presidential Commission addresses the interconnectedness of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate, discrimination, and bias on campus.

President's Prizes

President's Innovation Prize

Intended to strengthen Penn's commitment to innovation, the President’s Innovation Prize(link is external) will provide a graduating Penn senior, or team of graduating seniors, $100,000 (plus a $50,000 living stipend per team member) to envision and implement an innovative, commercial venture that makes a positive difference in the world.

President's Engagement Prizes

Intended to strengthen Penn's commitment to impactful global, national, and local student engagement, the President’s Engagement Prizes(link is external) will provide recipients with up to $150,000 ($50,000 for living expenses for each student recipient, plus up to $100,000 for project implementation expenses) to develop and implement a promising local, national, or global engagement project during the year after graduation.